Leken Adventure Team
Leken Adventure
- Office In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2014)
- Member Of:
- TATO, TTB & AMREF
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $3,107 to $6,944 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Laëtitia Poirier | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous!
Thanks to Leken Adventure, we were able to experience a 6-day safari in Tarangire Park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Ndutu.
Alex was of great help in organizing this trip and made himself more than available and very professional. He also spoiled us and allowed us to receive great attention from the accommodation we had during our safari for our honeymoon.
Our safari was a fantastic experience and we were amazed by our guide Joachim.
Joachim is passionate and very professional. He never stopped looking at where the animals might be and gave us lots of information. The fact that he speaks French also helped us a lot in understanding the information.
We were lucky enough to be able to observe the Big Five and so many other animals, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, different species of birds, hyenas, warthogs, cheetahs, flamingos and so on. It was breathtaking.
The meals were very good and Joachim always took the time to make sure we were well seated.
We can only be satisfied and have no negative comments to note.
Thank you for being able to give us these unforgettable experiences.
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Email Jeanne Catalano | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Epic Amazing and best kept secret
I found Leken by fate. I was searching for a local small business to worth with to be able to take my clients on a bucket list adventure to hike kilimanjaro and go on a safari. As a business It's important to use the right vendors. From the beginning Alex was amazing he customized what I wanted and helped provide me all the information I needed. We did the 6 day machame route with 3 day safari. They had a sign waiting for us at JRO airport loaded us up took us to the hotel. It was on us that we were delayed by a day due to flights that they quickly accommodated us to get us on the trail on our initial day. Alex met us at the hotel and introduced us to Amani our head guide and we got our rental gear, loaded up and headed to the gate in like a mini with some guides, our cook sadik and more. At the trail head it was overwhelming the amount of porters and support we had for our group of 8. 1 guide for every two people. William, Leonard, Florence, and Amani. Our total support was 28 people. These guides and team protected us. When we were hurting, tired, feeling like we couldn't do it these guides held us up physically and emotionally. For many of my group these guides were their rocks. We had 2 that had to get off the mountain and the guides took care of them, one of them went so we lost Leonard and Leken got them back to the hotel where our bags were in storage. Our porters and group sang to us to introduce themselves and on our last night. It brought tears to our eyes. The cook Sadik was Magic in the kitchen and Bruce our waiter was so awesome I hope he gets to be a guide. These porters told me they were like family. Many of them exclusively working with Leken only. These guides have been there for many years. Amani has a brother also a guide on another route with Leken. Not every one summited but the 2 that did were taken care of beyond measure the whole time. Amani led the group that had altitude sickness and made sure everyone was OK. You are going slow that is not the guides rule that is the parks rule for safety. This was the most epic experience of my life. Leken then took us to the safari where we had 2 jeeps 6 in each with guides Ayub and Hamza were our guides. They were the safari guides beyond measure. We had to pick up Dixon and the camping gear about two hours in. Yes it is a drive to the Serengeti but we had a fully cooked hot lunch in the muddle of no where it was epic. As soon as we got 3.5 hours in outside the reserve the game drive started. We saw giraffe, zebras, gazelles, elephants and more all before we got into the Serengeti. We camped and at the camp site there was bathrooms with a shower, a kitchen type area for cooks and an enclosed dining area but YES we slept in the wide town with animals. The jeeps were comfortable and had charging stations and we spent hours doing game drives. We did help setting up our own tents with help from the guides but there was more of us than them so we helped. It was epic. These guys stopped to help other guides if they broke down and they shared the animal spotting. Our guides gave us so much history about the serengeti and Tanzania. The food was out of this world Dixon is a chef who loves to cook. He even leg me and my friend help cook and taught us. This was beyond my wildest dreams the most epic adventure. From start to finish Lekem and all the team helped us and made this one of my best trips ever. And on the way back our safari guides took us to shop in local markets.
Email Luke | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic support and great value.
With my wife and two older daughters, we did the Kilimanjaro Machame 8 day trek with hotel first and last day and a safari and it was fantastic from start to finish. Well organised, excellent guides and food and great support from Alex in the office.
Email Sydney | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Phenomenal Mt. Kilimanjaro Trek and Safari
Fantastic tour company! I booked a 5 day Kilimanjaro trek, followed by a 4 day safari for a group of 4. The scheduling process was seamless. Alex, was always incredibly quick to respond and was very helpful with any and all changes we needed to make.
For the Kilimanjaro trek, our guides were Agrey, Remy and Lemmick, all of which were fantastic! They all spoke very good English and were very knowledgeable about the mountain. Couldn’t have asked for a better team!
The only bit of confusion was at the end of the trek when we were about to tip. When tipping, it’s expected to be $10-15 per person/per day that climbed the mountain with you (typically 3 additional people per hiker i.e. porter, chef, guide) not $10-15 per hiker. This wasn’t outlined very well, so we originally tipped about 1/3 of what would be considered a decent tip. Luckily, our guide brought this to our attention, so we were able to compensate the phenomenal team appropriately. Just wish we had known, so that we would have had the money ready. They were worth every cent!
For the Safari, our guide was Moses. He was amazing! No wonder he’s worked with National Geographic, because he found every animal plus several more than we were expecting. The camps and hotels we stayed at were all very clean, and the people working were all very helpful too.
10/10 would recommend this tour company, and I would absolutely ask for the guides we had again. All great people that made for an unforgettable experience!
Superb!
Me and my friend had a superb week on Kilimanjaro! The team were so helpful, kind and fun! And food was great!! The trip was perfectly organised. We successfully made it to the top and it wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing support. Highly recommend.
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Email Juanjo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience
We went on safari with Leken Adventure in October as part of our honeymoon, and we couldn't have made a better choice. Everything was perfect from day one: the organization, the accommodations, the food, and above all, our guide, Peter.
Peter was simply exceptional: kind, attentive, very professional, and with an impressive knowledge of the animals and the local culture. Thanks to him, we saw so much—the Big Five and much more—but we also learned and enjoyed every moment of the trip.
It was a unique experience, full of emotions and memories that will stay with us forever. We recommend Leken Adventure without hesitation, and if you can, request Peter as your guide: he will make your safari truly special.
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Life Changing Experience
I had an amazing trip to Kilimanjaro, and I can honestly say I wouldn’t have made it to the summit without my incredible crew. Leonard was my main guide, and Robson was the second guide. Wilbard was the chef, Patric the waiter, and Benson, Joseph, Brian, and Uwanes were the porters. Each of them played a crucial role in making this experience unforgettable.
I’m a picky eater, and everything Wilbard made was so delicious and nutritious that I was genuinely excited for every meal. Leonard was incredibly supportive and took great care of me during the hardest moments of the hike, always checking in to make sure I was doing okay.
Thanks to Robson, we were able to spot chameleons and monkeys along the way. He was also very knowledgeable about the flowers and trees, and he always pointed out the best spots for photos.
Benson’s energy and enthusiasm always brought a smile to my face and gave me the motivation to keep going. Patric was excellent at making sure I had everything I needed and kept me on schedule for every phase of the journey.
When I came down from the summit, Brian, Uwanes, and Benson came to celebrate with me, bringing juice and helping carry my bag so I could take a break. Their kindness and support meant so much to me.
The service from the company owner was also excellent. My friend experienced altitude sickness and had to descend, but Robson and Joseph helped her down safely. The company also made sure she got connected with a clinic to confirm that everything was okay. That level of care really impressed me.
We were two women traveling together, and we always felt safe and well taken care of. You are truly in good hands when you go with Leken. I highly, highly recommend them!
KR
Email Jong-Hwa Oh | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
UNFORGETTABLE Travel
We chose Tanzania for our honeymoon, organized by Leken Adventure, and it was absolutely the right choice. Alex promptly responded to all our emails and messages, arranged a flexible schedule both before and during the trip, and offered a very reasonable price. Everything went perfectly smoothly.
For the Kilimanjaro trek, we hiked the Marangu Route over 4 days, guided by Aggrey and Bruce along with their team. They were extremely professional and ensured our safety at every step, sharing their incredible knowledge about the local plants and wildlife. Without Aggrey and Bruce's support, we would never have made it to Uhuru Peak. It was truly an unforgettable experience. Aggrey also guided us on the Materuni tour, which included the waterfall and coffee experience, where we learned so much and had a wonderful time.
During the Arusha city tour and Chemka Hot Spring visit, Elly Oscar was our guide. He was very friendly and highly knowledgeable, taking us to many interesting places. He even captured beautiful photos for us at Chemka—just like a sweet, caring father figure.
On our safari tour, Kim was our guide, and his professionalism and passion were unmatched. Thanks to his expertise and keen eyesight, we were fortunate enough to see all of the Big Five animals. Most memorably, we witnessed both a leopard and a cheetah feeding right in front of us—an experience we will never forget.
Thank you very much for all the things that put into us, miss you guys:)
Email Derek | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience
This was a trip of a lifetime. We went on a safari with a group of friends. The trip was unimaginable! The Leken team was top notch and world class. Our tour guide Joachim was a phenomenal tour guide. He was an awesome host, extremely professional and knowledgeable, and bent over backwards for us on the tour. Thank, Joachim, for a great experience. I HIGHLY recommend Leken for your safari.
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Email Emma | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience with William & Atanas!!!
We summited Kilimanjaro from the 7-day
Lemosho route with William and Atanas as our guides.
I would highly recommend requesting to have these guides (William & Atanas) as they ensured we had a great & safe trip and they were both such gentlemen while doing so.
They were both amazing from start to finish, constantly checking if we were ok, eating/ drinking enough, ensuring we weren't worrying about anything and kept positive throughout the week. They insisted on carrying our bags when we were struggling on summit night. They ensured we had our gear on correctly and helped us with our gear during snack breaks.
We definitely would not have had such an incredible time or summitted without them and their extensive experience on Kilimanjaro.
Their knowledge and passion for the and fauna of Kilimanjaro national park was a lovely bonus. Their humour as well kept us going!
We had Eli as our chef who cooked us amazing meals, making sure we never went hungry & had plenty of energy for the hikes!
We also had Patrick as our waiter & Barrack setting up our toilet, and a great team of 6 more Porters carrying and setting up camp.
The boys always had a smile on their faces and we had a laugh with them as well!
After finishing Kilimanjaro we came back to Moshi and took the team for lunch. This was a major highlight as we were able to enjoy and celebrate our achievement with the team!
Alex from Leken adventure was so responsive on WhatsApp from the time we first enquired to when we left Tanzania. He organised our accommodation in Moshi & Arusha, all of our transfers and a day safari! He was so understanding and helpful. He is running a great local business!