Two unforgettable weeks in Tanzania Review of: 7 Days Kilimanjaro Climb, Lemosho Route Thank you for everything, kabalo We had a wonderful and unforgettable time in Tanzania. It's been a real blast!
We were a group of five spending 14 days in Tanzania, 7 of which on a trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro to Uhuru Peak (via Lemosho route) and another 6 on Safari (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara). The entire trip was perfectly planned and executed by Rama and all the guides accompanying us during the trek and the Safari.
The hike was breathtaking in every sense. Not only did every one of us make it to Uhuru peak, but, thanks to our guides, we also got there right at sunrise, providing us with an unearthly view of the sun breaking through the clouds beneath us. I will never forget this moment. The icing on the cake was the party we had with kabalo a, the guides and some of the porters after summiting. We all met at a club in Arusha and stayed out all night. The Safari was very cool as well. Joachim, our driver and guide, was extremely savvy and knew exactly where the cool stuff was happening. On top of that, we were also pretty lucky I guess. We saw the Big 5 in only 2 days, a leopard walking right past our car, two cheetahs hunting right before us, a lioness teaching her cubs how to catch a warthog and the Great Migration in its full glory. And so much more!
Thank you, jambo, paulo and philipo for getting us safe and sound up Mt. Kilimanjaro and back down again. Polé Polé! Thank you, mapesa, a.k.a. The Konky Master, for being the konkiest man alive, and for driving us around safely. Stay konky! Thank you, (the cook) and Emmanuel for always providing us with delicious and warm food. Having burgers at 4600m altitude was probably the best thing I had in my entire life. Thank you to all the porters for helping us reach the summit by carrying our backpacks. Without you we could not have achieved this. Thank you, kabalo for making all of this possible. We enjoyed every second of our trip through Tanzania. I will recommend your company to anyone interested in visiting...
   Read moreGreat adventure We were looking for a budget package to Northern Tanzania parks and we really found a great company that made us feel like royalty despite being on a budget package. I could hardly believe the level of comfort in our accoms at Planet Lodge Arusha, Lake Burunge in Tarangire, Country Lodge in Karatu and Thorn tree in the Serengeti. They were really sort of luxury serving excellent dishes, sumptuous breakfast and even had provisions for my sister who is a lacto-vegetarian. We had so much fun on safari with our driver cum guide John who made the whole tour so amazing. there was alway something interesting everywhere we turned, including negotiating for us to take pics with some young Masai men with painted faces that were on the roadside. We got the opportunity to experience wild animals in their natural setting including an interesting scene where a cheetah with cubs chased and killed antelope only to loose it to marauding hyenas. The views in Ngorongoro into the crater and the plains of serengeti full of wildebeest were out of this world. We had a blast for a bargain and I am happy to recommend agama tours and...
   Read moreOne of the best decisions I've made I write this review from the perspective of a planner as I organized the tour with BCT for my parents. My experience from the first communication until after my parents returned to our home country was phenomenal. kabalo was extremely responsive and helpful answering all of my questions. He even arranged for an airport pick-up/drop-off. We offered me and my parents his cell phone number and advised us to contact him with any questions or concerns.
Once in tanzania on the tour, my parents raved about the entire experience- from the amazing luxury tent accommodations and food to the overwhelming friendly staff, tour guides, and drivers. Everyone was extremely knowledgeable. They were able to capture some amazing photos and videos of the big 5 and other animals.
I cannot say enough times that I'm thrilled to have selected BCT for my parents. You will not be...
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