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Verified Climbing Kilimanjaro
I really enjoyed the experience I had with Climbing Kilimanjaro, for the most part.The porters were incredible. Very quick and efficient as well as friendly. The assistant guides were also very informative, helpful, kind, and capable. The food was phenomenal. I've been on a few multi day treks and could hardly believe they could make the food that good. It was fairly easy and efficient dealing with their office before arriving to do the trek. They also provided airport transfer to/from the the airport, which was handy.They only get a 4/5, however, because I was not impressed with my head guide, Daniel. Before the trek started, he came to do an equipment check and made me rent a whole bunch of equipment that I did not want or need. Basically told me I had to or I couldn't go. I understand wanting to be prepared, but the amount of equipment he made me rent was insane. He also didn't like any of the gear that I had brought. Then, when it came time to drop this gear off to me, he was an hour and a half late, ruining plans I had had that afternoon. On the trek, he led us up Kilimanjaro on summit day. After all the hard work of getting to the summit, he made us come down almost immediately. I assumed it was a time issue because he did have to put more miles on getting to the next camp. However, once down, (at too fast a pace as well), we just sat and waited for three hours before taking off gain. So time wasn't an issue. I felt very robbed of a once in a lifetime experience. So, while I would recommend Climbing Kilimanjaro, I would only do so if Daniel is not your guide. If he is your guide, I strongly urge you to go with another company.