Everlasting Tanzania Travel is a socially responsible and locally owned adventure travel company based in Arusha, Tanzania – the launching point for African wildlife safaris and Kilimanjaro climbs.
We focus primarily on executing low-impact, high quality treks filled with excitement and adventure to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro as well as a diversity of tailor made walkings and wildlife safaris. Along with classic treks and tours, we provide many other unique and interesting Tanzania excursions all of which encompass glorious views and rare insights.
We are one of the very few companies in Tanzania's tourism industry to be both locally owned and operated exclusively by veteran Kilimanjaro guides and professional safari guides.
15 years of guiding experience in Tanzanian destinations
We intuitively know what our clients' wants and needs are and we always go the extra mile to deliver above and beyond our clients' expectations
In August 2012 Everlasting Tanzania Travel and Kilimanjaro Achievers set a new world record by taking the largest group ever to climb Kilimanjaro to the summit of the mountain. 117 motivated climbers out of the initial 119 stood on the roof of Africa.
A brief history
We are the only company to date to have attained near 99% success rate on Kilimanjaro climbs. One of the integral aspects to Everlasting Tanzania Traveler's near 100% success rate on Kilimanjaro is our diligence and implementation of effective protocols for the health and safety of every climber - from the food they consume to the medical support they receive. Our strategically custom designed safaris can take you to experience the heart of the Serengeti wilderness to the Rift Valley region where the density of wildlife is simply astounding to the depths of Ngorongoro Crater.
We feel incredibly fortunate to have the privilege to share with our guests our passion for the land, the people and their various cultures, and the wildlife.
THE TEAM
Our amazing guides responsible for bringing you to the top of Africa
Samwel Kisonga
Born in the Southern highlands of Tanzania, Samwel (known to all as Sam) Kisonga is an exceptional Kilimanjaro climber; calmly assured, pragmatic and in control.
He is a professionally trained and certified Kilimanjaro guide and attended numerous courses and training on Wilderness first aid so can handle all issues that might arise due to altitude problems.
Sam is considered one of the fastest and most gifted guides on Kilimanjaro and has been climbing Africa's highest mountain for more than 15 years and has successfully led more than 250 ascents to the summit. He has long been training with his friend late Ian Mc Keever for the fastest ascent up Kilimanjaro,with the last attempts sees them getting to Lava Tower(4600metre) in 3 Hours and 50 minutes and school hut in 4 hours.
Sam oversee company logistics and procurements and he will take great pride in introducing you to this once in a lifetime adventure that will imprint long lasting memories in your mind.
Said Makacha
Said Makacha is an enthusiastic guide, with an easy relaxed manner and is an enormously experienced Kilimanjaro guide.
He has more than 16 years of experience in Kilimanjaro mountain and started his career leading groups of avid climbers up the Western Breach.
He also took part in making of Imax Kilimanjaro Film where they spent over 30 days exploring every corner of the Mountains.
A certified first aid responder,said attended different courses on Wilderness Medicine and technical mountaineering, he knows how to deal with altitude sickness and is very passionate and responsible about his job.
Said has scaled Kilimanjaro more than 300 times. His group sizes have varied from two to fifty people, and ages range from fourteen to seventy. With great enthusiasm, Said will help you to do something you never thought you could.