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Gabriel, John Simon and their crew are absolutely the best in the business. I am not sure I would have made it to summit or down the mountain without them. They will become your best friends. Trustworthy, great integrity and super great personalities, I cannot imagine making the climb with anyone else.

Active Kilitop & Safaris is the BEST safari operator you can find in Tanzania. Gabriel is highly experienced both on Kilimanjaro and on safari! I went with a teen service/adventure trip in summer 2011 and remember the excellent service Gabriel, his fellow guides, and drivers delivered for the three weeks we travelled within Kenya and Tanzania. Active Kilitop is well trusted on Kilimanjaro, making you feel safe the entire journey. His guides are fun and engaging, singing to you and talking with you the entire hike. Gabriel is very responsive to the needs of the groups he leads and delivers the absolute best customer service you could ask for. Even though this trip was classic-level (camping, cheaper accommodations), we were treated with luxury service. I cannot even imagine the service you would receive on a luxury level trip with Active Kilitop & Safaris. If you are looking to travel to Tanzania, Active Kilitop & Safaris is great value and highly reliable.

This was a trip of a lifetime and was only possible because of Gabriel Nkini and the rest of the Active Kilitop & Safaris team! My friend and I planned a two week trip in Arusha, Tanzania and did not coordinate a three-day hike. However, when we saw the mountain and met with Gabriel we were excited to book. Since it was not the busy season, booking with such short notice was possible. We did not train for the 4,566 m climb and with the encouragement throughout the trip made our summit possible. The hike was three long days and I would definitely suggest to do it in four days! Be sure to bring a camera for the breathtaking views, good walking shoes, and a warm coat for the day that you summit. Everyday after the hike, the team would make delicious meals and we would sit and discuss different aspects of the adventure that day. I would unequivocally recommend that anyone looking to climb Mt. Meru book through Active Kilitop & Safaris!

I was part of a very large group and our trip was organized by Active Kilitop and Safaris. Gabriel and his team are real professionals. I was amazed by the project management skills displayed. We trekked the Machame route in 8 days including the descent, 2 more than the usual trips. It really helped us all with the acclimatization (shira and barafu camps) and we've all succeded to climb on the top. The support from the guides and porters was amazing. We've learned a lot about the mountain, vegetation, animals and not last, about ourselves.

Climbed the Machame route over seven days - found that the extra acclimatization day was very helpful for our whole group. The mountain really must be tread on to truly appreciate - it's beautiful, tremendous, arduous, exhilarating... a complete life experience. Gabrielle and his crew were with us every step of the way with encouragement, songs, great equipment, and delicious food. Service at its very best. Can't recommend it enough - check this off your bucket list!