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Submitted by Jaylyn Hawkes on 05/05/2023

The ultimate Kilimanjaro & safari adventure

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We had the most amazing experience travelling Tanzania and Kenya with Adventure Out Loud! From climbing Kilimanjaro, safari and experiencing local life our experience was entirely personalised. Nate, founder of AOL, was very supportive through the whole experience and easily contactable for all questions. Not only did we have the trip of a lifetime but 50% of profits go to supporting underprivileged children in going to school.

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Epic holiday and once in a lifetime experience

This was an absolute epic holiday and once in a lifetime experience. Nate took care of everything, and the entire trip felt personalised to us. From the amazing service while climbing Kilimanjaro to the cultural emersion and safari, Nate did not settle for anything but the best for us. Everything we did also supported one good cause or another. We'll be back and will be giving the highest recommendation to anyone wanting to do any of their trips.

Submitted by Robert Hodgson on 21/09/2024

Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda - Jul 2023

We travelled with Adventure Out Loud and Nate to Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda as part of a small group tour. Nate's love for Africa is infectious - when you join an Adventure Out Loud tour you get to experience the people, places and adventures that make Africa so special. We wouldn't hesitate to join another group tour or have the team plan a private adventure for our family.

Submitted by Rob Cruse on 21/09/2024

Immersive experience

An incredible immersive experience that will remain one of the best travel experiences of my life. Thanks Nate for your attention to detail, positivity and a wonderful adventure. I would definitely rebook with Adventure Out Loud.

Submitted by Holly Savage on 21/09/2024

Kenya Uganda Rwanda!!! Adventure Out Loud did not disappoint!

Nate has an eye for perfection from introduction, interaction, client dashboard and personal calls. Nate embraced us, his wide-eyed tourists in Nairobi Airport and instantly we were at ease, we knew we had made the right decision to travel with AOL. Everything from Nates abundance of enthusiasm, knowledge and love of Africa and travel. The cultural immersion and connection to local people was very special and something we will treasure. We always felt safe and at ease especially with the skilled drivers on safari, who ensured we ticked off everything on our wish list. Nate’s personal approach to each client was exceptional and greatly appreciated. We look forward to touring again with AOL and absolutely recommend booking your tours with AOL.

Submitted by Trish Mulligan on 21/09/2024

Nate and the team at Adventure Out Load are incredible.

Their attention to detail in ensuring I had the best experience in Africa was second to none. My itinerary was well organised and more than I could hope for. If you want a caring, ethical and supportive travel company and an amazing African experience, Adventure Out Loud are the people to speak to. I spent time in Kenya and Tanzania hiking up Mt Kilimanjaro, going on 3 safaris, I trekked up an active volcano, going on a hot air balloon ride over the Maasai Mara, visiting schools and aid organisations, trekked with Jane Goodall’s chimps, and even stayed with a Maasai tribe and more… All organised with the utmost care and professionalism of Adventure Out Load. I simply cannot recommend them highly enough.

Submitted by Steve Betts on 21/09/2024

Adventure Out Loud created the honeymoon of our dreams!

Busy with wedding planning, we gave Nate full control in planning a 5 week trip to Kenya and Tanzania... WOW! Every moment was so incredible thanks to Nate's attention to detail, organisation and pure passion for Africa. Our itinerary was the perfect mix of immersion, authentic cultural experiences, adventure, exploration and relaxation. Thanks to Nate's connections, every guide, driver and local person he arranged for us to meet became a quick friend, we felt so safe and looked after every step of the way. The communication was second to none, so friendly and knowledgeable, always available when we needed. It was fantastic waking up each day to the itinerary app, full of clear plans, tips and recommendations - eliminating any possible stress or decision fatigue that can come with overseas travel. Adventure Out Loud goes above and beyond to create unique travel experiences, we would highly recommend and will be using them again. Thank you AOL Team!

Submitted by Naomi & Ben Solomon on 21/09/2024

Africa Oct 2023

One of the finest African experiences I have ever had.

Submitted by Robin Spencer-scarr on 21/09/2024

Tanzania - Sep 2023

We had an incredibly great & breathtaking trip with Adventure Out Loud. With great attention to detail, professionalism, patience & a lot of experience, Nate put together an individual trip for us that really took all of our wishes into account & even exceeded them. The trip through Tanzania was the perfect mix of authentic, local culture & contact with the country & people & of adventure, activity & exploration. Thanks to the contacts through Adventure Out Loud, we always had incredibly helpful & experienced contacts on site & were able to create great connections.In our case it was an incredible to climb of Kilimanjaro, visiting various schools & stay overnight with residents in the village of Meru, impressive safaris, exploring several places with local guides, a trip to the chimpanzees in Gombe & many other great and unforgettable impressions that are definitely for always stay in your heart. Thank you for the great planning & advice and hopefully more trips to Africa will follow.

Submitted by Jana Bohn on 21/09/2024

Adventure Out Loud Trip 2

Nate, the founder of AOL is super organised, friendly and always a message away whenever we had questions. He organised absolutely everything, with very little input needed from us. He puts in a lot of effort to make sure we’re comfortable, everything is running smoothly and anticipates and fixes things even before we realise it’s an inconvenience. I have travelled with AOL in the past and I would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a stress-free trip.Oh and how can I forget the chimp trek in Gombe!! Absolutely trip of a lifetime. Felt safe and cared for the whole way through. Lots of advice with what to pack and how to tip. And the team at Adventure Out Loud absolutely made the trip. 10/10 for sure!!

Submitted by Debra on 21/09/2024

Just got home from an EPIC trip with Adventure Out Loud – my second!

Started the trip in Kilimanjaro where we met Bobby and John. They helped us pack for our Kili climb. Absolute legends. We embarked on the climb the next day, where we met our happy-go-lucky guides, Peter and Jerry, as well as some of our special porters. The whole staff were always laughing and in good spirits, even with some of the terrible weather we faced. The staff did a good job and they went above and beyond to make us feel cared for, safe and made sure we were making the most of our experience.We also did a safari in Tarangire & Ngorongoro, and visited a small village school and the prestigious School of St Jude. Every step of the way, everything was organised from pick-ups to meals to anything we needed. It was cool to see some of the kids that AOL helps to sponsor and send through school. Half of their profit go to these kids who are sooooo enthusiastic about education. It was so humbling to see them in their classroom, every kid engaged and ready to learn!

Submitted by Debra Lee on 21/09/2024

Memorable Masai Mara

Had an amazing safari with Adventure Out Loud. A truly memorable and professional experience with Nate guiding us through the Masai Mara with its incredible wildlife and scenery.

Submitted by David Frost on 21/09/2024

Recommend Adventure Out Loud

Will absolutely be recommending Adventure Out Loud to my friends & family, and booking another trip!! Nate went above and beyond to make our Tanzania trip special for every member of the group and is an all-round wonderful human with a knack for bringing people together. The organisation & attention to detail throughout our trip was beyond what I’ve experienced with any other tour company. The businesses & organisations that AOL partner with make travelling with them extra special; I absolutely loved getting to know the team and spending time at the School of St Jude. Safety, fun, laughter, a completely unique experience, and total peace of mind are guaranteed when you adventure with AOL

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on 21/09/2024

Kilimanjaro Dec 2023

Travelling in a family group of 7 adults with competing ideas, we chose AOL as a compromise between a large adventure company and a local Tanzanian company. All overseas operators partner with local companies, and AOL's local partner were incredible on the mountain. And what Nate from AOL gave us in the months leading up to the trip was customised preparation. Nate communicated with us regularly as a group & individually on the phone, emails, on Zoom, answering questions, providing checklists, suggesting timelines, support videos & offering suggestions for what we might like to do after our climb. Nate's passion for Tanzania & vision for a better future are demonstrated through AOL’s advocacy & support for local education, sustainable tourism, and female guides. When we climbed Mount Kilimanjaro we learnt about the concept of “pamoja” (together). I feel that AOL embody “pamoja”, both in their work in the local community & with us and supporting us to get us to the top of Kilimanjaro.

Submitted by Catherine Schmidt on 21/09/2024

Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater

Shout out LOUD to ADVENTURE OUT LOUD for a brilliant Mount Kilimanjaro and Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater experience. Nate’s organisation, attention to detail, warmth and humour created the perfect atmosphere for an unforgettable trip. Don’t wait, just do it.

Submitted by Maria Taylor on 21/09/2024

Adventure Out Loud

AOL's ability to provide an exceptional experience was superb and it is hard to imagine it being any better. The organisation of the climbing of Mt Kilimanjaro, the quality of the local teams we were engaged with, and the ability of Nathan to manage things daily ensured the entire trip was thoroughly enjoyable and worry-free.

Submitted by Chris Franklin on 21/09/2024

Awesome experience with an awesome bunch of people.

Awesome experience with an awesome bunch of people. The logistics of the trip was well thought of and organised with great attention to detail coupled with flawless execution - means a great trip that is SAFE and with high probability of acclimatising so that you have the best chance to get to the summit.Oh. The best part of the trip - the crew. That is from the guides to the porters to the cooks to the guys on toilet duties. Man oh man these guys are a bundle of energy and pure HAPPINESS.Getting to the summit is one small part of the journey. What you will remember are the thousand stories and interactions along that the way. The Tanzanian SMILE is forever embedded in my happy memory. A huge shout out to Nathan for getting this awesome crew together. The best crew on the mountain.

Submitted by Saptarshi Chatterjee on 21/09/2024

Absolutely fantastic!

Nate created the honeymoon of our dreams! Busy with wedding planning, we gave Nate full control in planning us a 5 week trip to Kenya and Tanzania... WOW! Every moment was so incredible thanks to Nate's attention to detail, organisation and pure passion for Africa.Our itinerary was the perfect mix of immersion, authentic cultural experiences, adventure, exploration and relaxation. Thanks to Nate's connections, every guide, driver and local person he arranged for us to meet became a quick friend, we felt so safe and looked after every step of the way.The communication was second to none, so friendly and knowledgeable, always available when we needed. It was fantastic waking up each day to the itinerary app, full of clear plans, tips and recommendations - eliminating any possible stress or decision fatigue that can come with overseas travel.Nate went above and beyond to create unique travel experiences, we would highly recommend and will be using him again! 

Submitted by Naomi Solomon on 16/05/2024

Kilimanjaro and Safari Tour

This was an absolute epic holiday and once in a lifetime experience. Nate took care of everything and the entire trip felt personalised to us. From the amazing service while climbing Kilimanjaro to the cultural emersion and safari, Nate did not settle for anything but the best for us. Everything we did also supported one good cause or another. We'll be back and will be giving the highest recommendation to anyone wanting to do any of their trips.

Submitted by Robert Hodgson on 16/05/2024

African First Timers

Who would have thought when the idea of an African holiday came up that it would change our life.  Most people think of safaris and animals and yes, they were amazing and we were able to get so close to them but the truly incredible experience were the people.  Nate has developed a great relationship with people and organisations across Africa and we were lucky to spend time with them.  He introduced us to Mirror of Hope, working to educate and train people living in the slum in Nairobi and we now have the privilege of sponsoring some children in Africa to be educated.  The small group tour ticked all the boxes.  Despite being middle aged we managed the gorilla trek and felt very supported throughout the entire holiday.  It was a real adventure.  I would do another trip with Nate and highly recommend Adventure Out loud to anyone wanting a real African adventure.     

Submitted by Donna-marie & Peter O’connor on 16/05/2024

Unforgettable couples safari

We want to thank Nate and all the team, they ensured that our adventure in Kenya was one of a kind. We felt always heard and they ensured that we were comfortable at all moments. I want to highlight how they managed some small issues we had - always offering us solutions and kindness. From the planning to each person that we met during our adventure, everything was awesome. The big plus is how through Nate you can be a more respectful tourists also learning about the diverse realities, thanks adventure out loud!

Submitted by Belen Estrella on 05/05/2023

The most amazing experience of my life

This was the most amazing experience of my life.  The wildlife, the people and the countryside of Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda was mind blowing.  My personal highlight was coming face-to-face with gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda. Adventure Out Loud's organisation, professionalism and attention to every detail could not be surpassed.  I'm already planning my next adventure with AOL.

Submitted by Shirley Hayes on 05/05/2023

Bucket list dream

Nate and the team at AOL delivered an African trip of a lifetime!  From start to finish they offered a highly personalised service, excellent attention to detail and an action packed itinerary that exceeded our expectations. Nate and his team kept everyone safe while ensuring we had an authentic African experience. For anyone heading to Africa I cannot recommend AOL enough! 

Submitted by Peter Hodgson on 05/05/2023

So worth the wait...

I waited nearly 3 years to embark on this experience with Adventure Out Loud and it didn't disappoint.  Planning was meticulous and the utmost care was taken at all times.  Mount Kilimanjaro was an experience I will never forget and the safaris in Amboseli National Park and Masai Mara in Kenya were fantastic.  The variety and number of wild animals was breathtaking.  The services provided by Adventure Out Loud left nothing to chance and were world class.  I can't recommend them highly enough.  I am now planning my next African adventure with them so what are you waiting for?

Submitted by Robyn Cotton on 05/05/2023

Fabulous great migration safari, gorilla & chimp adventure

Fabulous adventures with Adventure Out Loud. Nate's attention to detail is extraordinary, in addition to his commitment to his client's experiencing the time of their lives. Highly recommended.

Submitted by Jeanette Farren on 05/05/2023