Here are a few reasons why we are tops on Kilimanjaro:
~ Experience and knowledge! With over TEN YEARS OF EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE on Kilimanjaro and as Eben's African roots, clients receive expert destination knowledge and trip planning from the company owners who have spent literally THOUSANDS of hours personally visiting your safari lodging properties and geographic destinations to offer some of
the best knowledge in the African travel market.
~ What is one of the FIRST QUESTIONS to ask any Kilimanjaro trekking company? If the company is not insured, who will you turn to if something really unfortunate happens? Dealing with Tanzania authorities is extremely difficult and the company in question will simply close ranks, stop communications and leave you frustrated and desperate for answers. Kilimanjaro treks are risky and you need to know that you can trust your booking partner in case of rare yet tragic events. Booking a Kilimanjaro trek with an uninsured company, especially in Tanzania, is a very bad idea. Taraji Kilimanjaro is fully insured by a large USA-based insurance company.
~ Proven history of excellence on Kilimanjaro and safari! For over 10 years, more than 1000 clients have vetted us, tested us, tried us and compared us with the best adventure companies in the world. Our hundreds of testimonials say it all, while our Facebook fan club continues to grow fast with 1845 loyal followers and increasing daily!
~ Pay with a credit card! Beware of companies who accept only cash or wire transfers. In case of disputes your money is at risk.
~ We are Verified Travel Consultants (VTC number available on request) and a proud member of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). If you book any adventure-style trips such as Kilimanjaro trekking with companies that are NOT members of professional travel organizations, you are on your own in case of trouble abroad.
~ Leaders in green (environment-friendly) treks. At higher elevations you will notice our expensive but effective Cleanwaste™ toilet kit - the ONLY biodegradable solution that traps, encapsulates, deodorizes and breaks down waste with a NASA-developed gelling agent. We use this together with our portable toilets to keep you comfortable while trying to protect the sensitive mountain environment.
~ Exceptional client service! As thousands of previous clients will confirm, Carol and Eben in the USA office are committed to delivering top notch friendly, efficient, prompt, knowledgeable and personalized service to every trek and safari client.
~ A friendly, experienced team in Arusha who are your hosts and take good care of you from airport arrival to departure! Our clients love the cultural immersion and leave feeling like family.
~ We offer really good value for your money when you compare us with the top international Kilimanjaro companies. We are the ONLY oufitter to offer two All Inclusive mountain packages which is the choice of two thirds of our clients each year. And the ONLY outfitter to offer roomy, 4 season walk-in tents as a standard on 3 of our trek packages!
~ We are experienced in all the best routes - Western Breach, Lemosho-Crater & Machame. We offer expert in-depth, knowledge and advice on Kilimanjaro routes and some of the most comprehensive articles on Kili routes that you will find in print material anywhere or on the internet! Check out our website devoted to the Lemosho Western Breach route...our favorite!
~ We give you enough time to acclimatize - 100% summit success in 2004 with 200 clients! You cannot argue with success.
~ We use the best equipment on the mountain. You will camp in modern brand-name 4-season tents and starting in June 2013 our walk-in tents are standard for 3 of our 4 climb packages. Over 6 feet of headroom! The most comfortable tents on Kilimanjaro!
~ You will enjoy our added comforts including a portable mattress and the comfort of a hot water bottle in your sleeping bag at night!
~ We provide private portable toilets (to avoid the horrible public long drops).
~ We provide a portable shower in a privacy tent (2 showers allowed per trek) for 3 of our 4 climb packages.
~ Our skilled chefs cater to vegetarians, vegans, meat-lovers and other tastes!
~ We carry the best safety equipment on the mountain, including oxygen and hyperbaric bags. Most important, our guides are trained annually in how to use it! Each year, our guides attend a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course with instructors from the USA.
~ We care about our porters (read this) and the environment.
~ We encourage the cultural interaction between our clients and our team.
~ We'll teach you our songs, our games, our cultures and about the mountain.
~ We support meaningful local charity and community programs and encourage clients to become involved in giving back to the communities they visit. Read our "Charity" section.
~ Every trek results in a charity check from Taraji Kilimanjaro to the Maasai Joy Children's Center in Arusha! See "Our Charities" for more information.
~ We focus solely on Kilimanjaro, unlike some big name international companies who cover treks worldwide and are generalists rather than Kilimanjaro specialists.
~ Your guides are among the best on the mountain and we've known them and trekked with them for 10 years! Most of our guides spend up to 18 days a month, 9-10 months each year, on the mountain and call it their "office." Now that's experienced!
~ Our clients love the way we climb - please read our testimonials and visit our page!
~ We encourage everyone to Hike for Hope and support a charity of their choosing or one of our local projects, whether they are a solo climber, part of a group of friends or part of an organization.
~ Once they sign up, our clients receive 40 pages of information to prepare them for the mountain.
~ We provide a 20-page color brochure available upon request!
~ We talk to our guides via cell every afternoon while they are on the mountain to ensure that everything is OK.
~ We report our trek progress on Facebook and Twitter! Please fan us!
~ And we know how to have fun - just ask anyone who has seen our team in action on the mountain!
