Baraka Trails
  
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 Diana I 
 
2 February 2024
 
 
  
Climbing is about the Mindset!
Amazing experience! Great service! Professional, helpful and friendly team members. Big THANKS to each of them. I do strongly recommend Baraka Trails for your next adventure as it is a local Tanzanian company and they know best to provide genuine and high level African hospitality.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 keenw w 
 
19 March 2023
 
 
  
Bucket List Adventure Made Better by Baraka Trails!
Baraka Trails came highly recommended for my bucket list climb on Mt Kilimanjaro and they did not disappoint! They exceeded my already high expectations. The entire crew of two guides, one cook, and fourteen porters, made the climb safe, fun, and very enjoyable! The entire trip, from pick up at the airport to drop off at the airport at the end of trip, was efficient and seamless! Evans, who is with Baraka Trails, went ABOVE and BEYOND with his excellent support before, during, and after the climb! During our initial acclimatization day and transition periods between our climb and our safari trip, and our safari trip and our flight back home, Evans personally arranged other activities such as a visit to a coffee plantation and a visit to the local market giving us a glimpse into life of a Tanzanian. We climbed via the Lemosho route traversing the various climate zones on our way to the summit at Uhuru peak. Along the way and throughout the 8 day climb we were provided with exceptional support by the Baraka Trails team. Our tents, mess tent, and private toilet tent were always set up, cleaned and ready for our use when we got to camp. The porters are very attentive and helped with our packs and equipment, dusting off our gaiters and shoes, and providing warm water for washing when we got to camp. These gestures by the porters made the climb so much more pleasant! We were served delicious freshly cooked food and there was plenty of food available! You will not go hungry with Baraka Trails! What made this climb special for me and our group was the friendship and camaraderie we were able to form with team Baraka. The entire team was warm, friendly, and fun in addition to being attentive. After Kilimanjaro, we went on a 4-day safari in Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park. As with the Kilimanjaro climb, Baraka Trails EXCEEDED my expectation on the safari. Frank, our guide, with his extensive knowledge of the area, plants, birds, animals, seemed to know where and when to find the different animals! He went out of his way to make sure we witnessed as many animals as possible. He arranged and showed us a glorious sunrise with pink flamingoes in a lake in the foreground! What a sight! Thank you Baraka Trails! Baraka Trails provided full service support, and the support starts with my very first text to Eavns! He was very attentive, responsive, and accommodating through the entire booking and confirmation processes. I highly recommend Evans and his team from Baraka Trails for the Mt Kilimanjaro climb, Safari, relaxing trip to Zanzibar, or other activities in Tanzania. With Baraka Trails, you will leave Tanzania with memorable memories and lifelong friends in Tanzania,
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 John M 
 
1 July 2022
 
 
  
Climbing Kilimanjaro and Two-Day Safari
Climbing Kilimanjaro with Baraka Trails was an incredible experience, largely due to the enthusiastic and supportive guides and crew. After summiting we returned to Arusha and stayed with Baraka Trails for a two-day safari, and yet again our guide was phenomenal and well-informed. I highly recommend Baraka Trails.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Ellen T 
 
30 June 2022
 
 
  
Best Guides in Tanzania
I highly recommend Baraka Trails. Our trip was very well organized from airport pick up to drop off. Our Kilimanjaro guides were exceptional, they were both kind and encouraging throughout our climb. One of the true highlights of our trip. I especially appreciated all the kindness they showed toward my 12 year old son who was able to summit the mountain, thanks to them. The food throughout the climb was amazing, I couldn't believe how well we were fed and all the porters were really friendly and helpful. After climbing Kilimanjaro, we went on a two day safari and our guide was AMAZING, he was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about all the animals. I learned a tremendous amount and we were able to see lions feeding on MULTIPLE occasions thanks to our guide. We also saw a leopard.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Kate L 
 
30 June 2022
 
 
  
Book with Baraka Trails for a Guaranteed Once in a Lifetime Experience
Baraka Trails made for the trip of a LIFETIME! Our group started off with a 9-day trek to Uruhu Peak along the Northern Circuit Route. It was the perfect length for acclimatization to the elevation and to see the mountain. You encircle Uhuru Peak and are able to see all of the sites Kilimanjaro has to offer along the way. Enough could not be said about the staff that accompanies you on the trek to the top. The guides- Florian, Oscar, and MJ, and the entire team of porters supported us, prepared us, encouraged us, ensured us, pepped us up, cheered us on….just made sure we were able to make it to the top! And that we did because of their support! They provided vast knowledge on the landscape, plants, history, etc. that surrounds you while you hike. We were still talking days later after departing the mountain about the amazing company the staff from Baraka Trails provided during the 9 days. We sang, we danced, we ate the most amazing food, we chatted- we just could not be more thankful for the new friends (“rafikis”) we made along the way. We are also not kidding when we say that Steve, the chef cooked the most DELICIOUS food to fuel us each day on the mountain. After we summited, we headed out on a 4-day safari. We visited Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park. Our guide Frank was hands down, the BEST safari guide. He led us to some pretty amazing sites on the safari and seemed to know where to always see the animals and at what time! His excitement and love for the animals and landscape was evident! His vast knowledge on the history of Tanzania and the many tribes that reside there filled our conversations on the drives. We left with a ton of knowledge…and some AWESOME pictures and memories! Throughout, the entire trip Evans (the head of Bakara Trails) provided us with great accommodations and experiences. Evans was always available when questions came up and always took the time to ask how our experience was! He made sure every aspect of the trip ran smoothly and smoothly, did it run! We ended up having an extra day and he put together a tour of a coffee plantation in Arusha. It ended up being the coolest experience! Highly recommend using Baraka Trails! I cannot express enough gratitude to Baraka Trails for the experiences and the memories gained on this trip! Asante Sana Baraka Trails! Now just trying to plan my trip back already asap.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Neil M 
 
30 June 2022
 
 
  
Local team takes great care of family group
Our family group had a great trip with the Baraka Trails crew. Their care for our needs started immediately upon arrival and continued through the climb and safari - all the way to 4:00 am drop off for our departure flight. We had various ages (12 yo - 67 yo) and abilities and we all felt supported. Evans, Florian, Oscar, MJ, and Dao, just to name a few, were very professional throughout. The food was great - which is especially helpful at elevation. Couple of tips: If Frank, the Safari guide, suggests you get up early to see the Hippo Pool in the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro crater, or to take a balloon ride in the Serengeti - just do what he suggests. You'll appreciate it and see some amazing things as the sun rises. Other tip: If there is something on the gear list that says its 'Optional' - be sure to bring it. You or one of you colleagues will invariably need it when you least suspect it. I'd do this trip again with Baraka Trails in a heart beat.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 El Pluto 
 
28 June 2022
 
 
  
Best Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari
My group did the Northern route on Kilimanjaro and a safari with Baraka trails. Evans was very helpful. He handled all the details so we didn't have to worry about a thing. Kilimanjaro was an incredible experience. Our guides, Florian, Oscar, and MJ, were exceptional. All of the porters were great and the cook made SPECTACULAR meals for us everyday on the mountain. He was able to accommodate the meat eaters and vegetarians in our group. We did a four day safari after the climb - Tarangire, Ngorongoro crater, and the Serengeti. Again, everything was wonderful. Our guide Frank was perfect. He went out of his way to make sure that we saw every animal possible. We got to see so many of elephants! We had warm weather everyday, but the nights were cold. Don't forget to bring extra layers and, if you climb Kilimanjaro, bring a warm sleeping bag. Side note: Many places in Tanzania accept US currency. If you plan to use US currency, then make sure you have recently printed bills that are in very good condition.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Neel B 
 
17 April 2022
 
 
  
Baraka Trails - locals know best about their own land!
I visited Tanzania in February with the goal of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. I signed up with Baraka Trails for my Kili summit because of a couple of reasons - (a) they came recommended by a friend (b) it is operated by local Tanzanians who I presumed would be better advisors about their own land than more known global operators. I wasn't disappointed. Baraka Trails and its owner Evans not only helped me successfully summit Mt. Kilimanjaro, but played host to me through my entire stay in Tanzania. They stayed with me throughout and made sure I had the perfect Tanzanian trip - from making sure I had a taste of local food at the right places, to facilitating my Covid testing for my return trip, to arranging impromptu local city tours. I couldn't have found a better advertisement for Tanzanian tourism! Friendly staff and as close to a local family-like environment as you'll ever get when visiting a country. Locals know best about their own land; using local operators and guides such as Baraka Trails is the best option for visitors. I would recommend Baraka Trails in a heartbeat to anyone looking to visit Tanzania!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Romana S 
 
6 January 2022
 
 
  
Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, , Tarangire
Baraka velice hodný, a obětavý, šofér, kterého nám přidělil na safari byl SUPER!!! Určitě se vrátime. Romana a Petr
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Mark J 
 
2 October 2021
 
 
  
Exceptional Outfitter Baraka Trails Emphasized Safety, Success, and Fun on Kili Climb
Baraka Trails provided exceptional support for a successful seven day Mount Kilimanjaro summit for my three teammates and me. Everything was extremely well coordinated between guides, porters and cook. The great tasting freshly cooked food was a wonderful surprise and was probably essential to success on day 7, the long and challenging day. Our sleeping tents, food tent and private toilet tent were always set-up, clean and ready when we arrived at camp. On arrival at camp porters would assist with our equipment, dust off gaiters and provide warm water for washing. The guides Florian Mtembela and Oscar Kikoti daily placed an emphasis on mountain safety AND ensured we were mentally prepared for a successful climb on summit day. I cannot imagine an outfitter with better guides than Florian and Oscar, certainly among the BEST on the mountain! Much laughter could be heard during the week between my teammates and the Baraka crew, we all had a lot of fun and shared many humorous events. I have completed many outdoor trips in my lifetime (67 years old, a longtime tour cyclist, sea kayaker, and backpacker) and have always returned from a trip with a list of ways to improve my next trip. The list for this trip is "0", excellent Baraka Trails outfitter plus excellent teammates equal a perfect trip, no improvements to list!