Kilimanjaro climb, Machame Route (7-day)

Boy can I vouch for that! From the get go we were greeted with a friendly team. They couldn’t do enough for us. Their kindness and zest for life is 2nd to none. Our leader Victor, ran a tight ship. He often quoted “one team, one dream.” That was his mantra for us all throughout the expedition. ???? He treated each staff member with the utmost respect as well as ourselves. We were a group of 18 strangers and 78 crew members and we became a group of 98 friends. ???????? From the friendly wake-up call with tea/coffee at 6am, to the wholesome food which was prepared at each camp site and dished out, and the friendly chats and singsongs along the trail. These men and 2 ladies on our team really pulled out all the stops for our expedition. It truly is a time that I will never forget. Massive shout out to the whole group, there was 18 of us as said before so we all had great encounters with all the team as big as it was. I still can’t believe the teamwork each member showed. Everyone was so happy and grateful to be there. I’d like to give a shout out to the guys that had to keep telling me to go Pole Pole Pauline ???? my guys Victor, Pascal, Aggrey, Erio, Amos, Kelvin and Anthony. You are truely amazing humans, the whole team are Thanks for leading us up the mountain with your great knowledge and encouragement. It wouldn’t have been the same without you all by our sides. Hakuna Matada from your Irish friends ???????????????? Big shout out to the boot cleaners, well worth the $5, my Hokas were like new again ????

Group of 9 friends climbing the 7 day Machame Route followed by 2 day Safari. This entire trip was out of this world - I cannot recommend Altezza enough! I wish they provided other trips across the globe as I would use them again in a heartbeat. Our Kili climb was absolutely amazing, we had the most incredible time and the whole Altezza team was phenomenal, start to finish. The level of service and attention to detail provided was perfection. Our guides were fantastic and acted superhuman on the final summit night, getting us all to the roof of Africa! We found most days relatively easy, with the majority of the group being mostly unaffected by the altitude. Our guides were constantly checking up on us throughout the day and more formally during morning and evening medical checks. If any minor ailments arose they would respond very swiftly and with greta knowledge. The whole camping experience felt more like 'glamping' to us: with camps being set up every day before arrival; large, varied meals prepared morning and evening; and clean, fresh water always provided. Little comforts like evening hot water bottles and morning wake up coffee/tea were lovely little touches. The whole trekking team was incredible, friendly, polite, informative, and adaptable. They definitely felt the vibe of the group and adjusted accordingly, ensuring that our trip exceeded expectations. I do not want to spoil too many of the little things and surprises that the team did to help us to the top but we were constantly taken aback by their capabilities and generosity throughout the trip! Summit night was the only challenging day (night) for us but our guides took great care of us and their professionalism and ability to climb, seemingly unaffected by the altitude, ensured that they were fully focused on us and helped us all attain our goal of reaching the roof of Africa! The 2 day safari was also fantastic, our only regret is that we did not do a couple more days. I would definitely come back for a 4/5 day trip. Our safari vehicles were luxurious - fridge, cold drinks, open top, comfy seats, charging points, wifi. Our guides were incredibly knowledgable and quickly learned the types of animals that made us most excited and would then go out of their way to find more of these certain species! Our accommodation each night was beautiful! Regular updates from our Altezza rep ensured we knew the plan each day (time to have breakfast, pick up times from guides and transfers) . It is rare that you partake in a holiday that you believe should be worth a lot more than what you paid, but this is one of those times. Every member of our group would have happily paid more for the level of service we received the entire trip. If you are thinking about climbing Kilimanjaro or exploring Tanzania, then Altezza are the way to go!

The guides from Altezza Travel were amazing! They managed the pacing of the climb very well, allowing us to acclimate to the high altitude with ease. Our group of eight all successfully reached the summit, and every day of the trek was enjoyable. The food and tents were excellent, and we also booked a private toilet, which was very clean. They are the best choice for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.