Kilimanjaro Dreamers
Kilimanjaro Dreamers
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Welcome To Kilimanjaro Dreamers. We Are A Local Travel Company Based In Arusha, Tanzania, Home To A Beautiful Region Of Kilimanjaro, And In Close Proximity To Serengeti National Park And Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We Would Be Delighted To Show You Our Beautiful Country And Take You On An Adventure Of Your Lifetime.
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Mark L
1 contribution
Nov 2021
I had the pleasure of visiting Kilimanjaro with my father and sister a few years ago (Sept 2018) and we were fortunate to have Thomas working with us as our guide. The whole trip was a fabulous experience which I have recommended to many friends. At the time he spoke of opening his own company, I am happy to see that dream become a reality.
Throughout our trip Thomas and his team took great care of us, providing a safe and welcoming environment. As lead guide it was Thomas’ responsibility to put together the team and he handpicked all members. It was clear that he was well respected by all of them. Camp was always set up for us upon arrival and the food was plentiful and tailored to ensure we had the energy to keep going.
As we climbed higher on the mountain one of our group struggled and Thomas ensured that the pace was appropriate and that no one felt that they were failing. He focused his attention on monitoring the group member as the safety of everyone was the goal. On summit day Thomas had to make the tough decision to turn one of us around as it was becoming unsafe, he sent his assistant guide to the summit with us while Thomas returned to camp to continue to monitor the health of our third member.
When I think back on the trip it wasn’t summitting that I remember but the whole experience, which was enhanced by Thomas and his team. Without a doubt, anyone who chooses to have Thomas and his company put together their Kilimanjaro experience will be in the best of hands.
Throughout our trip Thomas and his team took great care of us, providing a safe and welcoming environment. As lead guide it was Thomas’ responsibility to put together the team and he handpicked all members. It was clear that he was well respected by all of them. Camp was always set up for us upon arrival and the food was plentiful and tailored to ensure we had the energy to keep going.
As we climbed higher on the mountain one of our group struggled and Thomas ensured that the pace was appropriate and that no one felt that they were failing. He focused his attention on monitoring the group member as the safety of everyone was the goal. On summit day Thomas had to make the tough decision to turn one of us around as it was becoming unsafe, he sent his assistant guide to the summit with us while Thomas returned to camp to continue to monitor the health of our third member.
When I think back on the trip it wasn’t summitting that I remember but the whole experience, which was enhanced by Thomas and his team. Without a doubt, anyone who chooses to have Thomas and his company put together their Kilimanjaro experience will be in the best of hands.
Written November 27, 2021
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Kathleen H
1 contribution
Jul 2021
In July 2011, my mother (age 80), my niece (age 21), and I (age 52) were guided up the Rongai route by Thomas Jonas and team. This was well before Thomas opened Kilimanjaro Dreamers. I am writing this review to congratulate Thomas on his business endeavour and to sing his praises. Anyone who signs up to climb or go on safari with Thomas and his Kilimanjaro Dreamers crew, can expect the best treatment and the experience of a lifetime. Thomas is knowledgeable, experienced, professional, kind, and thoughtful.
Our trip, with three generations climbing, was not easy for the guides. They fondly called my mother Bibi, and although it ended with Bibi succumbing to altitude sickness at 4,720m, she had the trip of her lifetime. Thomas volunteered to head down the mountain a day earlier, with my mother on a stretcher, while my niece and I made it to the summit with two other guides. At all times there was positivity and thoughtful concern for our safety and our success. Bibi, now age 90, is still alive and remembers Thomas fondly.
I am very excited about Kilimanjaro Dreamers and am already hoping to climb again, with Thomas and his team. This time with my husband and two granddaughters. It will be another multi generational trip, but we know that with Kilimanjaro Dreamers we will have the best time ever!
Our trip, with three generations climbing, was not easy for the guides. They fondly called my mother Bibi, and although it ended with Bibi succumbing to altitude sickness at 4,720m, she had the trip of her lifetime. Thomas volunteered to head down the mountain a day earlier, with my mother on a stretcher, while my niece and I made it to the summit with two other guides. At all times there was positivity and thoughtful concern for our safety and our success. Bibi, now age 90, is still alive and remembers Thomas fondly.
I am very excited about Kilimanjaro Dreamers and am already hoping to climb again, with Thomas and his team. This time with my husband and two granddaughters. It will be another multi generational trip, but we know that with Kilimanjaro Dreamers we will have the best time ever!
Written November 17, 2021
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Thank you, Kathleen, for your kind words. I would be delighted to climb Kilimanjaro again with you and your wonderful family. Warmest greetings to Bibi. Thomas
Written November 22, 2021
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Jon N
Singa3,897 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
I was referred to Thomas, a local Tanzanian, by my guide in Nepal while I was doing the Everest Base Camp hike in March 24. We started our discussion for my 30 Aug 2024 trip since end March 2024. Thomas, who is the owner, was very responsive and helpful in helping with our planning and queries. After confirming our Mt Kilimanjaro trekking holidays, I also enquired about doing Safari in Tanzania and Kenya. He was also very helpful and worked out a plan for us.
Days before we fly into Kilimanjaro for the hike, he still send us a last minute tips and information of gear check and the weather up at Mt. Kilimanjaro. He also post daily updates (network permitting) on his company’s Instagram page about our progress to the top of Kilimanjaro so that our family and friends can follow us and see our progress.
On the day of arrival on 29 Aug, he and his staff were punctual at airport waiting for us and drove us to the hotel in Arusha. The next morning, he and the whole team (1 assistant guide, 1 Chef, and 11 porters) for our 2pax private hike came to our hotel to pick us up and off we go to the Lemosho Gate to start our epic hike.
We were impressed with the luxurious tent provided which was a bonus; as it was the type that allowed full height entrance and exit to the sleeping quarters with private dinning within the tent as well. Impeccable dinning service with excellent fresh foods from the Chef and the best waiter service taking care of all our solids and liquids throughout our 8 days. Good to have our own private toilet as well.
The entire crew, especially the intimate attention from the 2 guides made it possible for us to succeed to finally summit Mt Kilimanjaro at 5895m amidst the odds of the high elevation and cold on summit night. They did a good job in pacing us and making sure we were okay along the way up. “Pole Pole” means slow slow , the secret to summit successfully. Thomas, the owner and guide for our hike, was proud to announce he had 100% success rate with all customers using this 8 days Lemosho trail where we summit from “School Hut” base camp. And lucky us we were among the success statistics too!
We were glad we chose Kilimanjaro Dreamers and strongly recommend them to anyone attempting the hike as we were happy to support a 100% own local company.
Days before we fly into Kilimanjaro for the hike, he still send us a last minute tips and information of gear check and the weather up at Mt. Kilimanjaro. He also post daily updates (network permitting) on his company’s Instagram page about our progress to the top of Kilimanjaro so that our family and friends can follow us and see our progress.
On the day of arrival on 29 Aug, he and his staff were punctual at airport waiting for us and drove us to the hotel in Arusha. The next morning, he and the whole team (1 assistant guide, 1 Chef, and 11 porters) for our 2pax private hike came to our hotel to pick us up and off we go to the Lemosho Gate to start our epic hike.
We were impressed with the luxurious tent provided which was a bonus; as it was the type that allowed full height entrance and exit to the sleeping quarters with private dinning within the tent as well. Impeccable dinning service with excellent fresh foods from the Chef and the best waiter service taking care of all our solids and liquids throughout our 8 days. Good to have our own private toilet as well.
The entire crew, especially the intimate attention from the 2 guides made it possible for us to succeed to finally summit Mt Kilimanjaro at 5895m amidst the odds of the high elevation and cold on summit night. They did a good job in pacing us and making sure we were okay along the way up. “Pole Pole” means slow slow , the secret to summit successfully. Thomas, the owner and guide for our hike, was proud to announce he had 100% success rate with all customers using this 8 days Lemosho trail where we summit from “School Hut” base camp. And lucky us we were among the success statistics too!
We were glad we chose Kilimanjaro Dreamers and strongly recommend them to anyone attempting the hike as we were happy to support a 100% own local company.
Written September 7, 2024
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Heather C
8 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
Thomas and his crew lead me, my brother and my 78-year-old father up Mt. Kilimanjaro in September 2018. Thomas was integral to the success of the trip, especially for my father who he kindly hiked with and supported every step of the way. Thomas was extremely professional, kind, respectful and fun. We all thoroughly enjoyed hiking with him and his crew.
One thing that particularly stood out for me, was that Thomas was working along side and educating his porters, in an effort to prepare them to further advance their careers. I appreciated his commitment to supporting his crew and as a result, the crew was very hard-working and respectful. I believe it this added so much value to our trip. We felt like a team!
Thomas was committed to get my dad to the top of the mountain, but had to make a difficult decision to turn around at 18,150 feet, because my father‘s oxygen levels were too low to continue safely. While there was a little bit of disappointment, we all completely respected Thomas’ professional opinion and efforts to keep all of us safe. My brother and I carried on and had an amazing experience on the summit with our assistant guide and two supporting porters.
I have absolutely no hesitation fully recommending Thomas and his new team to any hiker that wants to enjoy the experience of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, from beginning to the very end. It truly was a magical experience, and one that I will never forget.
One thing that particularly stood out for me, was that Thomas was working along side and educating his porters, in an effort to prepare them to further advance their careers. I appreciated his commitment to supporting his crew and as a result, the crew was very hard-working and respectful. I believe it this added so much value to our trip. We felt like a team!
Thomas was committed to get my dad to the top of the mountain, but had to make a difficult decision to turn around at 18,150 feet, because my father‘s oxygen levels were too low to continue safely. While there was a little bit of disappointment, we all completely respected Thomas’ professional opinion and efforts to keep all of us safe. My brother and I carried on and had an amazing experience on the summit with our assistant guide and two supporting porters.
I have absolutely no hesitation fully recommending Thomas and his new team to any hiker that wants to enjoy the experience of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, from beginning to the very end. It truly was a magical experience, and one that I will never forget.
Written November 14, 2021
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Thank you, Heather, for your very kind words. I have fond memories of my trip with your family. Greetings from Tanzania, Thomas
Written November 22, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Bar A
London, UK14 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
We had an amazing experience on the alternative Lemosho 8-day climb with Kilimanjaro Dreamers. From the timely pick at the airport, to the hotel recommendation, gear check, up to Uhuru peak and back, everything was a top notch service. The guides were super nice, qualified, helpful and we felt we were in safe hands on the mountains. Good mood and safety were the two main rules on the mountain and we really enjoyed our time thanks to the amazing team of guides and porters. Not to forget the cook who was unbelievable and able to cater for any diet! The songs from the summit night will long last in our memories. We also added a 4-day safari trip and enjoyed it tremendously. Kilimanjaro Dreamers is really one of a kind company in Tanzania, we love it is a local company (though with extremely high standards!) and by climbing with them you are supporting a fair, local and extremely hard working people whose philosophy is also to give back to the local communities especially supporting the education of young girls. We witnessed all of this by ourselves and were impressed. Definitely the kind of business we want to support and cannot recommend Kilimanjaro Dreamers enough. Thank you for an amazing, safe and unforgettable time in Tanzania! Asante sana!!
Written August 28, 2021
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Thanks Bar for your kind words. We put a lot of effort in picking the best crew to work for Kilimanjaro Dreamers and we know our crew also enjoyed to have you as climbers. Well done for summiting Kilimanjaro and hope to see you again in Tanzania ! Team KD
Written August 31, 2021
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Tom Coe
Norwich15 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
We had an amazing trip with Kilimanjaro Dreamers! Thomas and his team went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience possible. Hilary and Noel were excellent on the mountain - their positivity and encouragement was great, especially when things were getting tougher near the summit. The fun atmosphere they created combined with Thomas’ expert knowledge of the mountain meant that we were able to experience the very best of Kilimanjaro with big smiles all around. Our chef Rashidi catered to our dietary requirements with a diverse range of meals that we always looked forward to after a day of climbing. The porter team were incredible and provided support that we couldn’t have been without - from carrying kit, setting up camp and providing washing and toilet facilities they made our camping experience the best it could have been. Overall, the Kilimanjaro Dreamers team are great people who did everything they could to give us the best experience possible - it was a pleasure to spend 10 days on the mountain with them. Thankyou for everything!
Written May 3, 2022
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Will
Hereford, UK3 contributions
Apr 2022 • Business
Incredible experience with Kilimanjaro Dreamers. We came to Tanzania to produce a film focusing on the climate crisis which included a plan to ski down the mountain. Therefore we had a thousand extra awkward things to organise and a huge amount more logistics to manage than the average group. Thomas handled all our additional requests with style! Hilary, Noel and Thomas were brilliant on the mountain. Creating a safe environment to give us the freedom to push the limits with skis and a paraglider! Rashidi managed our awkward dietary requirements with style which was the cherry on the cake to make a very challenging trip an easy and enjoyable experience!! Can’t thank everyone enough!
Written April 19, 2022
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Jason A
1 contribution
Nov 2020
Thomas guided my girlfriend and me on the Alternative Lemosho 8 day route. Since we had the time, we opted for the longer route to maximize our chances of success. This was a good choice. Thomas and the crew helped us pace ourselves and slowly acclimate. On summit day, we had more energy and strength than we had felt the entire trek up to that point. We saw plenty of people struggling and even turning around during the final summit push. In contrast, we methodically ascended and summited right at sunrise. It was the most overwhelming feeling I've ever experienced.
The best thing I can say about Thomas and his crew is this: I went to Kili with the single goal of summiting. I viewed the climb as a means to an end. We accomplished that goal. However, I left with much more than some pictures from the summit and a certificate. Thomas gave us an experience. What I'll remember most is the journey to the top. The food, the camaraderie, the card games and forging new friendships.
I'm sure there are many fine companies that will get you to the top. But I can't imagine a company that would provide a better overall experience. Appreciated the journey. Take in the sites, the smells, the sounds. Savor every moment. That is what is most meaningful to me about the adventure we had, and I have Thomas and his crew to thank for that. It was truly life changing. I can't recommend him highly enough.
The best thing I can say about Thomas and his crew is this: I went to Kili with the single goal of summiting. I viewed the climb as a means to an end. We accomplished that goal. However, I left with much more than some pictures from the summit and a certificate. Thomas gave us an experience. What I'll remember most is the journey to the top. The food, the camaraderie, the card games and forging new friendships.
I'm sure there are many fine companies that will get you to the top. But I can't imagine a company that would provide a better overall experience. Appreciated the journey. Take in the sites, the smells, the sounds. Savor every moment. That is what is most meaningful to me about the adventure we had, and I have Thomas and his crew to thank for that. It was truly life changing. I can't recommend him highly enough.
Written October 11, 2021
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Thomas Walker
United States1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Friends
Kilimanjaro Dreamers is one of the most reputable safari travel companies in East Africa, with unmatched knowledge and support. They recently took us on an incredible hike up Mount Kilimanjaro. Their guides made sure we were comfortable, safe, and had a great time throughout the entire Kilimanjaro trekking excursion, making them the finest in Arusha. Kilimanjaro Dreamers is the ideal travel companion if you've always wanted to experience the delights of East Africa.
Written August 18, 2024
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navide503
Dubai, United Arab Emirates4 contributions
Jan 2021 • Friends
I summited Kilimanjaro with Thomas back in 2013. The whole experience was just amazing. Thomas is not only an experienced guide but a great person to hang out with during the climb. I truly enjoyed their service, and I highly recommend a Kilimanjaro climb with Thomas and his team.
Written December 2, 2021
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