Face of Africa Adventures

"Face of Africa: (Kilimanjaro trek review)

This is really important: Face of Africa is an ethical company. All members of the staff are from the local community, and (I hate that this is even a question) ate meals when we did. It is not a myth that some companies are predatory and unethical - we saw hungry porters from other companies (and some members of our staff confirmed that they had previously worked for companies that left them to forage for insects on the climb). We saw with our own eyes that our porters ate together when we did. Our group was also so large that there were 2 chefs to feed all the staff. The company owner also allowed us to tip the staff directly to be sure that every dollar of tips went directly to the people who had worked so hard to support us.

Because of Face of Africa, we made it to the top (not all groups do) and we ALSO got countless stories of the mountain, became friends (and had an above the clouds dance party) with our guides and porters, ate like royalty, slept soundly, and were so safe. This is the highest value I can imagine and was still more affordable than *MANY* of their competitors.

I spoke to trekkers from other groups on the flight out of Kilimanjaro to Addis Ababa – they did NOT all have the seamless and uplifting experience my group did. I describe my journey to the top of Kilimanjaro as “just a really long, beautiful walk” – but this is *because of* Face of Africa. I would not have gotten this from many of the other tour providers.

I recommend friends, family, and anyone who mentions Kilimanjaro within earshot to go to experience the awe-inspiring wonder of Kilimanjaro, and to go there with Face of Africa."

"Face of Africa was a great company to work with. Their communication was outstanding and they were extremely accommodating. From pick up at the airport to last minute addition to itinerary they met our needs effectively. All of the staff were professional and kind."

"This is an outstanding and ethical company. The service and quality of the experience are great. I book large group tours with FOAA and the experience keeps me coming back and has made me a loyal customer. This is the kind of eco-tourism outfit I want to support.

The driver guides take care of your safety and know the animals' behavior and habits so you can get an incredible experience. Drivers in some other companies chase and harass animals. You will not see this with FOAA. They respect and protect wildlife with best practices, ensuring you a terrific experience without jeopardizing the welfare of the animals. The guides have an encyclopedic knowledge of birds, mammals, reptiles, and ecology. You will learn so much about what you see, increasing your appreciation and joy in the experience.

I love working with them and have run four tours with them (more to come). I lead nature drawing and journaling trips for groups of around 20 people. When I book with this agency, I know we are in good hands and I can concentrate my work on teaching observation and drawing skills and that the logistics are handled. I trust and can rely upon Hamadi Ningaa to take care of my group and to treat us well. On every tour, he has delivered a great experience at reasonable prices. He also has helped me rearrange the trips to save money without jeopardizing the experience. They also have contingency and backup plans in place should something unexpected happen so I need not worry about logistics."

"Face of Africa Adventures provided our group with a thrilling itinerary and phenomenal accommodations during our 11-day trip nature-journaling adventure in Tanzania. Our drivers were professional, kind, and attentive, and they shared with us their knowledge of animals and plants, as well as culture and conservation, and answered all our questions, with humor and patience. And most importantly, they cared about the safety of all the critters we encountered, keeping their vehicles always at a respectful distance from them.

Face of Africa not only adapted the drives to a pace that allowed us to stop, observe, and draw everything that we encountered, but also, they kept us hydrated, made us feel safe, and accommodated to all our needs, including food requirements, allergies, etc. They also went the extra mile as well, for example, helping me to reunite with my teeth retainers, that I had left behind in one of the lodges that we stayed in.

I highly recommend Face of Africa and their wonderful team to anyone seeking an unforgettable, safe, and thrilling adventure."

"This travel specialist provided our group with a thrilling itinerary and phenomenal accommodations during our 11-day trip nature-journaling adventure in Tanzania. Our drivers were professional, kind, and attentive, and they shared with us their knowledge of animals and plants, as well as culture and conservation, and answered all our questions, with humor and patience. And most importantly, they cared about the safety of all the critters we encountered, keeping their vehicles always at a respectful distance from them.

They not only adapted the drives to a pace that allowed us to stop, observe, and draw everything that we encountered, but also, they kept us hydrated, made us feel safe, and accommodated to all our needs, including food requirements, allergies, etc. They also went the extra mile as well, for example, helping me to reunite with my teeth retainers, that I had left behind in one of the lodges that we stayed in.

I highly recommend this agency and their wonderful team to anyone seeking an unforgettable, safe, and thrilling adventure."