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146 Mt. Kilimanjaro trips. Tours from 144 tour companies. 342 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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7 Day Amazing Tanzania Safari
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By Dusty Roads Adventures & Tours
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4.6/5 Excellent
7 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • Enjoy a day by day wildlife viewing in nature with your professional driver guide
  • Visit Arusha town which is a gateway to the Northern Safari circuit
  • Game drives in Tarangire National Park, Serengeti Plains and Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Spot the ""big 5"" in a 4x4 specially buit for safari
  • Enjoy your evenings at the hotel ( you can arrange with your driver to go back to your hotel early after game drives)
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Themes

Education / Learning, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Photography

What travelers are saying

"We had a fantastic Safari with Geoff. Highly recommend asking for him to be your driver through Dusty Roads. He was incredibly knowledgeable, could spot not just the big animals everyone comes to Tanzania to see but also incredible bird, and small wildlife as well. On Safari you will be in the truck for a looonngg time so having an incredible driver like Geoff will guarantee you an awesome experience."

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Kilimanjaro Climbing - Marangu Route
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Mt. Kilimanjaro

Highlights

  • Easiest Kilimanjaro mountain climbing route
  • Hike to Mandara Hut
  • Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing
  • Hike Kibo Hut to Summit

Themes

Climbing & Mountaineering, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Kilimanjaro Climbing - Lemosho Route
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Mt. Kilimanjaro

Highlights

  • Enjoy walk for 2-3 hours along Montana forest to Mti Mkubwa
  • Long trek and so good for acclimatization
  • Ascending the Kilimanjaro from the west and descending through south
  • Hike in Alpine Desert for 3-4 hours

Themes

Climbing & Mountaineering, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Kilimanjaro Climbing - Machame Route
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Mount Meru, Mt. Kilimanjaro

Highlights

  • Spectacular and scenery route Kilimanjaro mountain
  • Enjoy the incredible views of Kibo
  • Enjoy 7 hours walk to Stella Point

Themes

Climbing & Mountaineering, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Mt Kilimanjaro Climb - 8 days
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Climb Mount Kilimanjaro & enjoy the views from Uhuru Peak
  • See diverse scenery on the climb: rainforest, moorland, alpine desert giant senecios plants and glacial fields
  • Marvel at the spectacular views of Tanzania and Kenya from the summit of Kilimanjaro
  • Trek to Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks

Themes

Climbing & Mountaineering, Cultural, High Adventure

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"First time we (mom and daughter) have done a tour and first time with on the go tours. What a special trip we had doing the 13 day Casablanca to Essaouira Morocco tour (26 Nov - 6 Dec 2023). We started the first 8 days doing the totally Morocco tour and the last few days at our own pace with down time in Essaouira. Jamal our guide led the tour from start to finish and took us safely on a culture filled journey. His knowledge of the country, it’s history and people was informative and inspiring. Every request was “no problem” and delivered with a smile and happy demeanour. Everything in Morrocco was “no problem” and we felt safe and looked after. We were driven in a comfortable coach with enough stops along the way to not feel long by our competent driver Suleman. The hotels, Riad and Dar were extremely comfortable with exceptional service. We would not have had the same experience travelling on our own, we felt as though we truly experienced Morocco. Everything was a highlight for us and we will definitely book another on the go tour in the future. If you wanting to see true Morocco we would strongly recommend doing this tour."

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Kilimanjaro Climbing via Lemosho Route
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Mt. Kilimanjaro

Highlights

  • Climb the highest peak in Africa which is also the highest free-standing mountain in the world
  • Climb through the most preferred route which has a beautiful trail and considered as the most scenic route in Kilimanjaro
  • Venture into the rainforest to make way to Shira Ridge
  • Trekkers will encounter low traffic until joining the Machame route
  • Begin ascending from Londorossi Gate and descend via the Mweka Gate

Themes

Climbing & Mountaineering, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Singles Travel, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Feels a bit double writing this review. On the one hand, it was a nice trip with good lodges and good food, on the other hand, the guide was not good (way too present, poor condition - we constantly had to wait) and - worst- they gave us very poor sleeping bags (too small, too cold and not breathable which made the sleeping bag damp/wet). We've indicated this several times to the organization, but little was done. What I liked is that the owner was open to our feedback. Also, the feedback is that they can do better to prevent the porter from carrying unnecessary kilos. Because of this, I give them the benefit of the doubt; 3 instead of 2 stars."

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Essence of Tanzania
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4.9/5 Excellent
53 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Masai Mara National Park, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • Explore Arusha
  • Drive to Serengeti National Park
  • Visit Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s finest game haunts that plays host to almost every individual wildlife species in East Africa
  • Visit a local Maasai village, where you get to learn about the tribe’s traditional, nomadic lifestyle and their coexistence with wildlife
  • Enjoy a game drive in the park before continuing to the Ngorongoro Highlands and your lodge
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Themes

Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"We just got back from our 11 day Safari trip ALL PLANNED by Rothschild! We were celebrating my 50th birthday and I’ve always wanted to go on a safari. I researched many companies and after speaking many times with Pam Langhoff we decided upon choosing Rothschild to put together our safari trip. Best decision!!! Rothschild made all the arrangements and thought of every detail. I really had no clue about planning a safari. Pam planned everything! Every time someone was there to pick us up or take us to our next destination or see us off. Our guide and safari truck was arranged for us. All the park fees and registrations were already paid for and all the accommodations were booked and paid for and all details explained. Everything was timely and we had full communication with a contact in Africa (because of the time change 8 hours ahead if we needed anything). We even had them book our flights. They do everything and think of everything we had no idea we had to apply for a Tanzania visa.. This company is first class and takes care of every detail. We had no idea about planning and where to go. Pam put together an awesome tailored itinerary for us. We stayed 2 nights in Tarangire National Park in really really cool nice tents, then 3 nights at Gibbs Farm in the Ngorongoro Highlands and went to the crater, then flew to the Serengeti and stayed 3 nights at Serengeti Safari camp in mobile tents!! What an experience! We saw the great migration! I woke up in the Serengeti on my 50th birthday! Pam and Rachel and all the Rothschild staff were easy to work with and ask questions (trust me I had many) they planned a magical trip for my husband and 2 teenagers!! We all agree this was our favorite trip we have ever been on! We will use Rothschild again for sure!"

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Summit Kilimanjaro
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4.8/5 Excellent
64 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Arusha, Mt. Kilimanjaro

Highlights

  • Climb Kilimanjaro with the summiting experts—we have a 98% summiting rate, the highest on the mountain
  • Take our exclusive trek along the little-used Great Barranco Valley/Western Breach, the most scenic route on the mountain, made famous by the IMAX film Kilimanjaro
  • Get an extra full day to acclimatize at the mountain’s highest-elevation camp at Arrow Glacier

Themes

Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"First, let me say our tour guide Tomomi S. is hands down THE best tour guide I’ve ever had - knowledgeable, fun and made great efforts to ensure that we were comfortable and happy (MTSobek tour guides are independent contractors. Tomomi also works for other Adventure/Tour companies) Secondly, Japan is beautiful, clean and the Japanese people are very welcoming. The hiking in the national parks was amazing. It could have been a truly five-star experience if MtSobek had not cut corners so egregiously. The website said (at the time) group tours are 5-22 people. The tour gets canceled if the minimum is not met. When I paid there were TWO other people booked-a mother and daughter duo. Shortly before our departure date I called to see if the tour would be cancelled. I wanted my money back but Mt Sobek was “pleased to say that the trip would not be canceled”. In other words, I could not get a refund. At the last minute a guy named Matt signed up so there were four of us. Five days into the trip Matt left and took a train back to Tokyo. I said to him “You realize Mt Sobek is not going to refund you”. He said, “I don’t care, Mt Sobek scammed us.” With tax, the tour costs $11,645 for 13 nights. For that price there is an expectation that the accommodations Mt Sobek chooses would be decent and clean. We all fully expected a ‘traditional Japanese experience’ which often means no private bath and 8 out of the 13 nights we slept on futon mats on the floor. However, Mt Sobek consistently booked us in the cheapest Ryokans (hotels) in each area in which we travelled. Most of these hotels were unclean and very out-dated. One Ryokan they booked us in was listed on a hotel website for $40 USD/night when there were much nicer accommodations nearby for $100 USD/night. (The Japanese yen is way down, the luxury Park Hotel in Tokyo was $200 USD/night. A comparable hotel would have been about $800/night in Austin.). We were the only people staying in several hotels that accomadated many more people. The most egregious example of MtSobek’s booking the cheapest rooms is when we were booked at a large traditional ski lodge at the base of a spectacular mountain. It was beautiful on the website but had two very different wings. One wing was modern, clean and beautiful with simple beds. The other wing was very old (similar to a cheap Motel 6 that had not been updated since the 1970’s). The carpet and bathrooms were disgusting and like many of the Ryocans where we stayed the futon mats seemed as though they had not been cleaned In 30 years. Only after our tour guide checked us in did we realize we had been booked in the cheap rooms. I asked Tomo why. Immediately someone from MtSobek reached out to me and said, “gosh, I’m sorry you did not realize you were going to have a traditional Japanese experience”. Really? “Traditional” experience depends upon one’s budget. In the US, “traditional” to some people may be the Marriott, a Motel 6 or the Four Seasons Hotels. We were paying for a Marriott experience and received the one-star Motel 6 experience. Upon arrival in Tokyo I expected to be met at the airport by a driver (as many tour companies do). However, several days before our arrival dates in Tokyo, MtSobek sent an email telling us how to locate taking a city bus from the bustling Tokyo airport. That is interesting if you do not speak Japanese. MtSobek cleverly uses great photography and elaborate descriptions of the national parks and the hiking while using terms like “traditional Japanese experience with tatami-mat sleeping” to disguise sub-standard accommodations. At one point we were looking on-line at the very hotel where we were staying and did not even recognize it from the website pictures. The hiking was amazing. The group size was disappointing with just the three of us. I would absolutely recommend a hiking tour through Japan, just not with MtSobek."

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Serengeti & Kilimanjaro
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arusha, Nairobi, Ngorongoro Crater, Victoria

Highlights

  • Explore Serengeti National Park in depth with two early-morning and two late-afternoon game drives through this spectacular wildlife arena.
  • Take a mind-blowing safari across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater in an open-roof 4WD for a chance to see the endangered black rhinoceros.
  • See it before you climb it! Not only is Amboseli National Park home to the largest population of African elephants in Kenya it also has exquisite views of Mt Kilimanjaro on clear days.
  • Hike Kilimanjaro's climactic last stretch by lamplight and give yourself as much chance as possible to watch a sunrise over ice fields from behind Africa’s highest peak.
  • We’re an official partner with the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project. Hike easier knowing that while our porters are taking care of you, there’s someone looking out for them.

Themes

Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys, Safari, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

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6 Days-Kilimanjaro- the Peak of Africa Machame route
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5/5 Excellent
23 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Mt. Kilimanjaro

Highlights

  • Climb the highest mountain in the World Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Trek via Machame Route

Themes

Climbing & Mountaineering, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

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Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Stand on top of a continent for an unforgettable experience
  • Rongai is less crowded than other routes on the mountain
  • Enjoy a carefully paced, six-day trek in remote wilderness
  • An extra acclimatisation day increasing the chances of summit success
  • We use one guide for every two clients
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Climbing & Mountaineering, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking

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Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route & Serengeti Adventure
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Rift Valley, Serengeti National Park

Highlights

  • Conquer africa's highest peak
  • Savour local specialities with traditional meals
  • Watch the sun rise from the roof of africa
  • Enjoy a local lunch with a family in the mto wa mbu village

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Transformative, Trekking & Expeditions

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Off the Beaten Track
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3.9/5 Great
8 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arusha, Mount Meru, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Rift Valley, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • Classical exploring of Tanzania’s well-known national parks, the Serengeti, Tarangire and Arusha
  • Spend time with the indigenous tribes of the Maasai in the village of Esilalei
  • Discover habits and traditions of the Chagga people at the foot of the Kilimanjaro
  • Enjoy the flexibility of a professional driver/guide with a safari vehicle for yourself

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"We were looking for a holiday in September in Tanzania which included a safari, but we also wanted to see more of the country and the people. After checking a few options, we found a program offered by Zama Tours & Safaris which covered game viewing as well as culture, this Bush & People package. The communication with Martina was great and everything was well organized. The safari car as in good condition and Amani, our guide was experienced and very fun to travel with. We saw lots of animals and stayed in nice lodges and tented camps. The visits to the Maasai and Hadza were really interesting and made the trip complete. Afterwards we went to Zanzibar for a few days of relax. Such an exotic place to be! Zama Tours did a great job and I can highly recommend them."

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Mt. Kilimanjaro Reviews & Ratings

4.8/5  Excellent
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Highly Recommended

I just completed the 7 Days Machame trek with Lappet Faced Safaris and it was absolutely amazing. They went above and beyond to take care of me and everyone in our g...

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Anonymous

Mar 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Brian Page

Unfortunately for the first time ever I suffered from altitude sickness with reduced my stamina and caused loss of balance and coordination. However, thanks to the...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Kilimanjaro Rongai Route 21/09

Second time of climbing Kilimanjaro and it didn't disappoint. Glorious starscapes at night, changing scenery from jungle to lunar landscapes and then the snow encr...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Amazing!

What a hard, rewarding experience... although Kili is not the prettiest of mountains it is certainly a mighty challenge... and withholds its beauty till summit day...

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Jan 2018

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Kilimanjaro

I was part of a group of 6 teamed up with a further 10 individuals. We bonded well from the beginning and throughout this amazing adventure and from this experienc...

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Mt. Kilimanjaro Tour Selection Trips

  • Choose a Mount Kilimanjaro tour that matches your conditioning level. Seven main ways snake to the top, and they vary significantly in difficulty and the overall experience.
  • Keep in mind that the longer the trip up, the more time your body has to adjust to the altitude, which makes it less likely you will suffer from altitude sickness.
  • The five-day Marangu Route is the shortest and easiest, but is also more crowded.
  • Diehards should look for tours offering the tougher, yet more scenic, Machame Route (six to seven days).
  • If you’re concerned about your ability to reach the summit because of age, keep in mind that fitness level and determination are the most important factors.
  • Only about 40 percent of those who set out actually reach the summit. Many decide not to try the final, icy ascent, but still have a wonderful experience.
  • Tour accommodations range from tents to mountain huts to view lodges. Choose an accommodation level that meets your comfort level and budget.
  • Some local, independent tour operators are very reliable and can offer a better value, so those on a tighter budget may want to check out these options.
  • Not all tours include park fees and food in their prices, so check the trip details carefully.
  • Groups vary in size and guide-to-traveler ratio, so search for what you feel comfortable with.

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