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Merav   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: May 2022 Reviewed: May 20, 2022

Email Merav  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

The review below is the personal opinion of Merav and not that of SafariBookings.
DO NOT USE THEM! NO JOKE!
1/5

If I could give a lower review - I would.
It started with lots of promises, it followed with asking for more money after we paid the whole price and already started the trip (he surprisedus by meeting us on the way to the Safari and wasted a whole day planned ahead), it continued with my fiance that needed to fix the jeep in the middle of Serengeti because Alphonce, the owner of the company sent us with a broken jeep. Can't imagine what would happen if we didn't notice the problem. This agency is dangerous! Not joking. Do not use them.

Kuba   –  
United States US
Visited: January 2020 Reviewed: Jan 7, 2020

Email Kuba  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Fantastic Guides
4/5

Went on three safaris close to Arusha. Our guide's name was Alpha and he was great. He was very capable in controlling the car and just amazing at spotting animals from a distance. Great conservationist as well. Great experience.

It would be 5 stars if not for the experience before the safaris. Do yourself a favor and ask for where you are going to be staying and do some research around that. Our group was doing the safari after the climb and we got lodged in a pretty bad place - Arusha Tourist Inn.

Lawrence James   –  
Trinidad and Tobago TT
Visited: August 2018 Reviewed: Sep 18, 2018

Email Lawrence James  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Memorable and awesome experience.
5/5

Abacombe tour company has a lot to offer in terms of a Tanzanian experience. My main goal in Tanzania was to summit Uhuru peak, Killimanjaro.
Abacombe made my goal a reality. His team of guides, porters and cooks were excellent and professional in dealing with us. They made us feel comfortable throughout the journey to the summit. The guides were always there to encourage and give support where and when it was needed. The food was delicious and we had enough to eat to keep our strength up. I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to Leo, Rama, Emmanuel, Sherriff and the entire crew for being there and making this mission a success.
Thank you Abacombe tours for making this a memorable experience for me.

Elena Smets   –  
Belgium BE
Visited: August 2016 Reviewed: Aug 31, 2016

Email Elena Smets  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Best climb ever!!
5/5

We finished the 7 day Lemosho route to climb the Kilimanjaro with Abakombe Tours and it was amazing! The staff was great, the guides very professional and the food on the mountain was delicious. It was great!

Sari Ramal   –  
Israel IL
Visited: March 2016 Reviewed: Mar 27, 2016

Email Sari Ramal  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing service awarness
5/5

we had the 3 days safari ( a part of a long trip in Tanzania that organized by abakombe), it was amazing ,every thing organized well and if you need any special require (im vegan) or any arrangements they will do it.

Vasumathi Srinavasan   –  
India IN
Visited: February 2016 Reviewed: Feb 10, 2016

Email Vasumathi Srinavasan  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Sumit of mt kilimanjaro
5/5

The team from India , Bangalore, sumitted Kilimanjaro on the 2 nd Feb 2016. Out of 14 members 12 of us sumitted. Thanks to the strong support of Abakombe who have an excellent team of Good guides and Porters and a superb cook who made it possible for us to climb the peak. I really do appreciate the timely help that they gave in the rescue operation of one of our team members too. We are very grateful to Abakombe for their sincere effort in making sure maximum number members climbed the peak. They re always cheerful and happy to give us a helping hand when needed. The safari was awesome too. Thanks once again for everything you did for us to come out successful.

Aaron H   –  
United States US
Visited: July 2015 Reviewed: Nov 4, 2015

Email Aaron H

Summited Kilimanjaro on 7 Day Machame Route
5/5

I could not have been more happy with my experience with Abakombe because of Alphonce and Jimmy. In July 2015, I went on the 7 day Machame route to climb Kilimanjaro. Even though I was climbing by myself, Abakombe still had great prices.

Being that I was not in the best of shape I was pretty nervous about getting to the top. Jimmy could not have been a better guide. He was so patient and encouraging to help me get to the top. I definitely perfected the art of Pole Pole which is often repeated on the mountain reminding climbers to climb Slowly.

Making it to the summit was not easy but I know I only got to the top because of my Guide Jimmy and great team of porters.

I was not able to go on a safari on this trip but am looking forward to using Abakombe when I am able to take another trip to Tanzania.

Dan   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: August 2015 Reviewed: Sep 18, 2015

Email Dan  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

an unforgettable experience. highly reccomended.
5/5

The decision in choosing the right operator was an easy one. When compiling quotes prior to our trip I found Alphonce very responsive, accomodating, and always willing to go out of his way in meeting our requirements. Communication with him was very informative and all our questions were duly answered giving us peace of mind ahead of our trip. We had commited to a 6 day Kilimanjaro tour on the Machame route. Understanderbly we were nervous having never visited these parts of Africa or had much experience in treking, but with the meticulous planning and seemingly smooth logistics we found ourselves very relaxed and optimistic about the journey ahead. The Climb itself was tough, but the guides we had were great, you spend a lot of time with them throughout the trek. Their insightful knoweledge and motivation help a great deal in accomplishing the task. They really encourage every step of the way and promote a great level of morale from the outset. The porters too are fantastic and you really appreaciate the job they do in what most people would regard as very challenging conditions. The accomodation was basic but more than adequate, before and after the climb. Throughout the trip there was no shortage of food and water, which was of a good standard, we were looked after very well right up until the transfer back to the airport. All in all with the help of Alphonce and Abakombe Tours we were able to achieve our goal. I would have no hesiation in reccomended their services.

Kevin   –  
Canada CA
Visited: August 2015 Reviewed: Sep 17, 2015

Email Kevin  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing Experience!
5/5

Climbing Kilimanjaro was just amazing. Alphonce and his team made sure that we had everything we needed. He went above and beyond what we had initially agreed to. He made sure we got picked up and dropped off at the airport, chauffeured us around the city when we needed something, booked our connecting flights and even treated us to a nice meal upon the completion of the climb. He is honest, trustworthy and I would definitely recommend him.

The climb went so well that I also booked a safari through Alphonce. Again he made sure that we were well taken care of. The guide/driver was extremely knowledgeable and made sure we had a wonderful experience.

Valentine   –  
Israel IL
Visited: September 2015 Reviewed: Sep 14, 2015

Email Valentine  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Thank you for amazing trip!
5/5

We ordered Kili climb and 2-days safari ,instead of with got greater experiance we could imagine,from the first minute we landed till we departured. Alphonz ,Martin(Climb guide) were just amazing and i can't find any bad word about those guys.
They make my dream to come true with decent prices ,great English and deep knowledge of any question/issue we raised.No doubt - my best trip ever!

In Safari we got great guide that made our Safari trip unforgetable including great lodge in between.

During my visit i heard a lot from other groups about non proffesional guides and tourist companies so if you come to Tanzania Abacombo Tours and Alphonz are you adress for decent prices and great experiance.

At the end we have 2 aditional free days and Alphonz helped us to make aditional perfect trip to Zanzibar including flights,transportation and great resort and again with decent prices.

Thank you guys again!

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