Way 2 Tanzania Adventure

Amazing mountain crew, but dishonest and poor management

​I would like to share my experience with way2tanzania. While the climb itself was successful thanks to the incredible guides, porters, and the chef, the management by Godfrey was highly disappointing and unprofessional.
​The Pros: The mountain crew was outstanding. Special thanks to the chef who prepared delicious meals despite the very limited supplies provided by the company.
​The Cons (Management issues):
​Shopping scam: Instead of taking us to the city center for gear, Godfrey drove us to some outskirts to his "acquaintances" where there was zero variety. A total waste of time.
​SIM Card issues: We were told a price of $8, but were taken to a suspicious place where it took over 2 hours to process 4 cards, and we were charged $10 each. It felt like a small-scale scam.
​Food supply: Our group is vegetarian (Kosher). We expected the lack of meat to be compensated with other proteins. Instead, we were given 30g of cheese every other day. Compared to other groups on the route, our food supply was very poor.
​Tipping manipulation: This was the worst part. Godfrey told us to pay $200 per person in tips, while telling the head guide we owed $300. Meanwhile, their own website states $20/day ($140 total). This lack of transparency regarding the hard-earned tips of the crew is unacceptable.
​Conclusion: Great crew, but I cannot recommend this company due to the management's dishonesty. If you book with them, be very careful with extra costs and "recommendations" from Godfrey.