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Date: 2007-05-16 16:20:14 Roger Griggs ( griggsrog@aol.com / no homepage) wrote: Roger Griggs Richard Smith February 16, 2007 Mr. Kambona
Ole Tirra Dear Kambona: We wish to thank you for the wonderful trip to Tanzania which you arranged. All the animals we encountered on the safari were just what we had hoped to see. But it was the Kilimanjaro climb which really completed the trip. The guides set exactly the right pace for us, and their knowledge of the mountain, along with the quality of the support we received, enabled us to make the summit as anticipated. We were also favorably impressed with your ability to use your local contacts to help the other clients on the trip who needed to modify their return on KLM. I am certain they could not have kept on schedule without your assistance. We hope to see you in the USA in the coming year and would be willing at any time to describe our experience in Tanzania to prospective clients of yours. Regards,
My wife and
I and another couple went to Tanzania in January/February This was an
excellent trip in every respect. We had met our guide, We stayed
two nights in a nice resort hotel prior to the climb and Kambona, the
other guides and our driver all knew the Latin and I give each
of these activities five stars and my unqualified Caution: you
can find companies that offer these trips for less Tad Pinkerton
The experience Kambona organized for us was probably the best of all of the many international travels we've had over the years. He tailored a special, interesting itinerary for Hannah, who chose not to climb Kilimanjaro with me, and then got us back together for a spectacular safari. I was especially impressed with the obvious respect shown to him by the other guides we met while on the mountain, the care with which he selected our assistant guide, driver, cook and porters and the teamwork shown by the group. He and the assistant guide, our guide/driver and even the cook knew the Latin as well as common names of all the flora and fauna we asked about. The food and accommodations were outstanding. Kambona's skills in emergencies have been tested and shown to be outstanding--I can't imagine anyone else I'd want to have by my side if there were difficulties on a trip. I will recommend this man and his company to all my friends, without reservation. Kambona is one of those special individuals one runs into once in a great while. He organized a wonderful African experience for us. Our trip included a trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro and a jam packed safari. He has a deep fund of knowledge and is a very fine naturalist. Each day was well thought out. He demonstrated the flexibility necessary to take full advantaage of changing situations. His selection of porters for our Kili trek was excellent. He is very serious concerning his responsibilities (excellent first responder training) and yet has a marvelous sense of fun. We have considerable trekking but have never come away from a trip feeling better about our guide and the experience he shared with us. Kambona is a man of considerable experience and integrity. We are highly recommending him to our family and friends. In 2003 I went on a nine-day Kilimanjaro hike with a large self-proclaimed reputable safari company (Thomson Safari). They promised English speaking guides and emergency safety equipment for the hike, which they did not provide for the entire trip. They did not even own the emergency equipment at the time of my hike that they promised was available prior to the hike. I ended up being the only one in our group of six people to reach Glacier Camp by way of the West Breach route. During the trip I had no symptoms of altitude sickness. The evening of the seventh day at the Glacier Camp, I had an acute attack of cerebral edema. None of the porters in my group spoke English or knew what to do to help me. Serendipitously, another small group of hikes lead by Kambona was also in Glacier Camp. Kambona had prior training in emergency high altitude treatments. With his knowledge and appropriate use of oxygen and a Gamow Bag I regained consciousness. Without his rapid response to my advanced symptoms I would not have regained consciousness. There was no time to be carried down to a lower altitude to reduce my cerebral edema. I have known Kambona now for two years. He is a noble and honest person. He guides his hikers with great care and is totally conscientious. I call him a “mother hen” the way he watches over and pampers his hikes. He has an incredible track record with successfully guiding people to the summit of Kilimanjaro and down again safely. I strongly recommend hiking with Kambona and his associates. He treats his crew with dignity and makes certain they do not injure themselves while working as porters for the hikers. His porters have appropriate clothing, food and shelter while on the mountain. I still recommend Kilimanjaro as a tremendous outdoor experience, but Kilimanjaro is more than a long walk up a big hill. It requires a great guide with extensive training and appropriate safety equipment to make it a safe and enjoyable trip. Thanks to Kambona I am able to write this letter of high recommendation. Jill Karol Kusba, DVM 14350 W Capitol
Dr. Hi. Kambona, Our trip was outstanding……..Ben & Beatus where fantastic guides. We saw all & more then we could have dreamed of & learned a lot along the lengthy drives. The laundry facilities were very handy too. …….We absolutely thought that the place we stopped at Gibbs Farm is the type of Lodge we’d like to stay at. We always felt safe, healthy & the kids (19 and 18 years old) thought it was the best trip they’ve ever been on, even though they had to get up so early sometimes. We understand better the need for more advance notice. Also, for us personally we’d like to see more Private Reserves, …... Thank you for everything, we have made excellent memories of this trip & it’s all thanks to you. LOVE, PEACE,
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