What can I say about Kilimanjaro – it was a trip of a Lifetime and I just want to thank Ian Taylor (who lead the trek) and all involved at Ian Taylor Trekking for making it an amazing experience. From being picked up at the Hotel all the way to the Summit and back to the Hotel again, the team went ‘Above & Beyond’ in making our journey exciting, safe and one that we would remember when we are old and grey. I cant emphasize enough the difference between ITT and some of the other teams we saw on the mountain. The fact that other trekkers came to our camp to look at the set up, food, dining tent etc tells its own story. What was the best bit of the Trip? – has to be the Craic – we had plenty of laughs along the way and we even laughed at one of Ian’s jokes! If you are thinking of doing a Kilimanjaro Trip then DO NOT look anywhere else – do yourself a favour and sign up with Ian Taylor Trekking.I am already looking at EBC in 2018 with ITT and expect it to be every bit as professional as Kili was. THANK-YOU

I had kilimanjaro on my bucket list for a few years and eventually I decided to do it in 2016. I do a bit of hill-walking in Ireland and had done a week on the Camino in 2014.I went with a friend to a talk by Ian Taylor in 2015 and was impressed with his presentation.Once I signed up for Killy the advice on training and preparation was really helpful and helped me to get to a good standard of fitness. I also organised some walks in Wicklow and Dublin with some of the other participants in our group and this helped us to bond very well as a group. I started my climb of Kilimanjaro on Valentines Day 2016 and I had selected The Jack and Jill Foundation as a charity that I wanted to help. Hence Climb a Hill for Jack and Jill. I did the Lemosho route and it was the best 8 days of my life. I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to Finish. Ian himself was on the walk, and really brought a lot to the group and Athumani the lead guide was brilliant and cared and looked after everyone really well. The tents were very comfy (except for my snoring)and the food, breakfast lunch and dinner were always well presented and I was really surprised with the high standards. The advice from all the guides over the climb was really helpful and I always got the feeling that they all cared and were committed to getting us all to the top. And they did, it wasn’t easy because some of us got some altitude sickness on the last day. We all succeed in getting to the top and at 52 yrs old I was absolutely delighted to get to the top of the world. I would really like to say that without Ian and his staff I don’t think I would have enjoyed the climb as much and I have no hesitation in recommending Ian Taylor Trekking to anyone considering this challenge.

Can’t believe it’s a month since I climbed Kilimanjaro! It was breathtaking at the top and quite emotional. A tough challenge but so achievable with your support. Thank you for a well organised adventure with no mishaps. The guides, porters and all the crew were so welcoming and helpful. I can still be heard humming their tunes even making attempts at the words! The attention to us all was so comforting, food, wine, (only kidding), hot water for washing, checking our pulse and oxygen levels, teaching us breathing techniques, teaching us new card games, even having birthday celebrations. The weather was also perfect. I know we were few in numbers but it made for great fun. Mark’s short video is great to trigger the memories and between us all we have so many photos.

Thanks again for a fantastic trip. I don’t use Facebook but would be happy to write a blog post if that’s helpful. I’ve already been raving about you to anybody who has so much as suggested they might like to start walking a bit more!  I’m going to try to fit in a winter skills refresher this winter while I think about where I should ad to my to-do list.

If I didn’t I would like to take this opportunity to thank you sincerely for what for me was the trip of a lifetime not to mention the satisfaction of reaching the summit. None of the stories I had heard about Kilimanjaro be it toilet arrangements, food or sleeping accommodation applied to this trip.  Everything was to a high standard particularly the food and how it was presented.  Your staff from porters to guides  were incredibly friendly and supportive people who were genuinely interested in helping all of us have a successful outcome to our trip. Bearing in mind my age, I had some concerns  that this trip could be beyond me.  However I felt that your training plan prior to the trip and your encouragement throughout the week stood by me and was instrumental in me making it to the summit. While that little  electronic device that popped up at breakfast and dinner every day  caused me some stress initially,  I soon recognized that this daily monitoring was an important part of ensuring that that no risks were being taken with peoples health. I doubt that this l level  of detail would be available with other operators.  What I’m trying to say is that I’m very glad I chose your company for my trip as I feel the overall approach gave me the best chance of having a successful outcome.I don’t do Facebook Ian but I will recommend your outfit to anyone I meet who is interested in this type of trip. I’ll see if I can access your blog through my wife’s account.I want to wish you all the best in your future endeavors.  I shall watch your progress with interest and if I come across one of your talks I’ll drop in to  say hello.  Give my regards to Laura and thank her for answering my various queries promptly since last February.

Waiting in the airport in Dubai to head to Ireland so just a quick thanks again for an amazing trip. I didn’t anticipate that I would enjoy it so much! I think all of my training paid off and it was such a great feeling standing on the roof of Africa. We left at 12.45am and reached Uhuru peak at 6.00am – our team smashed it! Your team in Tanzania are excellent from the porters to the assistant guides. Athumani is an excellent leader, great with people & a great ambassador! Thanks again, and who knows an Everest Base camp trek might be in the pipeline in the future!

Being a trekking / altitude novice I didn’t quite know what to expect when I signed up to climb Kilimanjaro. Thanks to choosing the right trekking specialists I was more than prepared to take on the roof of Africa, my lack of experience didn’t impede me in the slightest. If anyone is planning an adventure, I can honestly say Ian Taylor Trekking far exceeded my expectations and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Where do I start!! From making contact day one to the day I successfully summited Kili, Ian and his team were always available, were super knowledgeable and supportive. Immediately after contacting Ian I learned that a 5 / 6 day trek up Kili was overly ambitious as it doesn’t allow most people sufficient time to acclimatize. For me this was 100% the case, I needed the extra days hiking in and out of different altitude levels to make my body stronger. First (and for safety reasons) to ensure my body would adapt in lower oxygen levels but also to gain strength in these conditions for the summit push. I truly believe I wouldn’t have summited had I not chosen Ian Taylor Trekking. During the 8 day trek itself Ian’s Team were brilliant …I can’t start naming or single out one person as I got to know and love them all. So organised, safety conscious, full of fun and enthusiasm and always looking to get the craic going. As a result, our group of eleven had so much fun and gelled really well which has made for great memories!! Finally I have to mention that I was slightly worried about the food as I have allergies but the food and service was beyond what I expected up a mountain. Because the Team knew about my allergies I was always offered an alternative if I couldn’t eat what was on the menu. It was easier to order food up Kili than it was on the mainland which speaks volumes and proves how much work Ian has put into building an exceptional Team in Tanzania. Thanks a mill Ian Taylor Trekking!!!!

Just recently summited Kilimanjaro with Ian and his team. What an experience! Absolutely loved every minute of it. Cannot recommend it highly enough. A once in a lifetime achievement. FANTASTIC!!! Ian and his team were brilliant from start to finish. Professional, superbly organised, health and safety conscious at all times, good humoured and with a great sense of team spirit. We were a group of eleven and it wasn’t long before we were all imbued with the above qualities. All of us summited. There was a fantastic sense of camaraderie and looking out for each other throughout the whole experience, particularly on summit night. This camaraderie wasn’t just accidental.Ian and his team worked from morning to night before and during the trek on developing this essential team spirit. The food was amazing. Hats off to the chefs. The tents were always dry and comfortable and ready when we arrived at sites. Great banter was had between all every evening. Some terrible cheating occurred during cards, but was great fun. Before going read Ian’s “What to pack” list carefully and follow it. Watch the video also. Don’t over pack. Buy good quality hiking gear. Heed all his advice and get plenty of mountain hiking in beforehand. Again, I thoroughly recommend Ian Taylor trekking and his team. I will be back for Everest Base camp next year.

Wonderful , wonderful trip from start to finish. Fabulous trekking and scenery , blue skies, superb food and a hugely supportive camp and guide staff. Every day was well planned . We were briefed and de-briefed and knew exactly what to expect . Everybody’s questions were treated with respect and there was never a doubt but that we would all summit as a well-bonded team. After a good day’s trekking, there was always time for banter and card games and always , always good fun! This has been a truly remarkable and enjoyable experience which will leave lasting memories.The proof of the pudding?? We are booking now for another Ian Taylor trip next year!.

Kilimanjaro was my second trip with Ian so I am used to the outstanding service levels he provides as standard. Even with that, I was blown away but the quality of food, service and equipment and the attention to little things that makes all the difference between hardship and comfort. Ian has a fantastic team in the mountains and his route gives you every chance of acclimitising properly. I saw other people being brought down the mountain with bad hypoxia and I saw people being given oxygen on summit night and then sent further up the mountain, only to get in deeper trouble. This is the reality of less days in the mountain and cheaper packages. If you actually want to summit and enjoy yourself in a fantastic location and experience the roof of Africa, don’t go anywhere else.