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Kilimanjaro Treks

Who can resist the allure of Africa’s iconic highest mountain? Mount Kilimanjaro is a tough old trek, at once demanding, rewarding and awe-inspiring. We have partnered with one of the best operators on the Mountain and offer all the main routes on the mountain (Marangu, Machame, Rhonga and Lemosho) to give a choice of budget and trek style.

Uniquely, we combine an in depth technical knowledge of the climb with significant safari expertise and are able to plan a very special trip combining your Kili trek with a once in a lifetime safari or laid back Zanzibar beach resort. And with out own trekking outfits in Ethiopia, Kenya and Morocco we can help you plan the perfect pre climb acclimatisation and training trip.

Our holidays are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

We loved the personal, friendly and expert service that we received.

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Which Kilimanjaro Route?

What's it like? Summit Day

What's it like? Crowds, Litter & Loos

Kilimanjaro Health Requirements

When to climb?

Kilimanjaro FAQ

Trips

Kilimanjaro & Beach

A holiday of two halves; summit the challenging but majestic Kilimanjaro before relaxing on the white Zanzibar beaches at a laid back beach lodge.

Tailor-made Adventure 2 weeks

From $3,759 per person

Kilimanjaro Machame Route

Climb Kilimanjaro via the Machame route (6 days) with one of the most experienced teams on the mountain.

Small Group 6 days

From $2,361 per person

Ethiopia & Kilimanjaro Trek

Spend 4 days trekking & acclimatising in Ethiopia's rarely visited Simien National Park before flying to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

Tailor-made Adventure 16 days

From $5,425 per person

Kilimanjaro Rongai Route

Climb Kilimanjaro via the exclusive Rongai route, with fewer crowds and the best summit success chances.

Small Group 1 week

From $3,032 per person

Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route

Climb Kilimanjaro via the wilderness of this pioneering Lemosho route. TK Lemosho offers great wildlife, wilderness and acclimatisation.

Small Group 1 week

From $3,053 per person

Kilimanjaro & Serengeti Safari

The ultimate trek and wildlife adventure; climb Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, and then safari in the Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti.

Tailor-made Adventure 2 weeks

From $4,290 per person

Personalised Service

We know every family is unique. Your dedicated travel consultant will develop a bespoke trip just for you.

Value Guarantee

Tailor-made doesn't have to be expensive. We work hard to be on brief and below budget.

Stress Free

We have years of experience creating family holidays. We take away all the stress to create the perfect family holiday.

Accommodation

  • Region
  • Tanzania
  • Kilimanjaro
  • Tanzania Coast
  • Ngorongoro Highlands
  • Southern Tanzania
  • Zanzibar & Islands
  • Serengeti
  • Arusha
  • Lake Manyara
  • Tarangire

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Ngorongoro Highlands

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Eccentric design
- Extraordinary views
- Private butler

The Highlands Tented Camp

Ngorongoro Highlands

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Superb elevated location, fabulous views
- Game drives, nature walks
- Cultural visits
- Asilia Portfolio

Entamanu Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Highlands

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Brand new, luxury tented camp
- Stunning, elevated location
- Good range of activities
- Nomad Tanzania portfolio

Azura Selous

Southern Tanzania

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Beautiful riverside location
- Stunning pool, spa, private plunge pools
- Game drives and guided walks
- Fishing and boating excursions

Greystoke Mahale

Western Tanzania

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Once in a lifetime chimpanzee experience
- Utterly remote location
- Luxurious lodge

Chada Katavi

Western Tanzania

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Fantastic game viewing
- Remote and beautiful location
- Traditional safari tented accommodation

Anna of Zanzibar

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Barefoot luxury beach retreat
- Fresh water swimming pool
- Excellent hospitality

Mnemba Island Lodge

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Beautiful Private Island
- Great Scuba Diving
- Luxurious accommodation

The Residence Zanzibar

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Beautiful Gardens & Beach
- Excellent Facilities
- All villas with private pools
- Massive infinity pool

Matemwe Lodge

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Relaxed Beach Lodge
- Lovely Beach
- Lush tropical Gardens
- 12 bedroom lodge

Pongwe Beach Hotel

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Family-friendly
- Superb water activities
- Luxurious dining experience
- Suites with private plunge pools

Matemwe Beach House

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Wide range of activities
- Private villa and staff
- Superb diving centre

Singita Faru Faru Lodge

Serengeti

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Private Reserve
- Migration Route Location
- Great Facilities

Singita Serengeti House

Serengeti

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Exclusive, luxury property
- Pool, tennis court, spa, gym
- Game-drives and horse-back safari

Namiri Plains Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Asilia Africa Camp
- Great Big Cat populations
- Remote location
- Small exclusive camp

Lamai Serengeti Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Elegant, intimate camp
- Vehicle safaris, bush walks
- Wildebeest migration area
- Expert guiding

Mkombe's House Lamai

Serengeti

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Exclusive private house
- Tailored to families and groups
- Vehicle and walking safaris
- Flexible, personalised itineraries

Serengeti Safari Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Intimate, mobile camp
- Follows the wildebeest migration
- Spectacular predator action
- Exceptional guiding

Serian's Serengeti Mobile Camp (Kusini)

Serengeti

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Private game drives
- Excellent Serengeti location
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area visits
- Alex Walker's Serian portfolio

Serian's Serengeti Mobile Camp (Lamai)

Serengeti

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- 4 tents, intimate camp
- Private game drives & walking safaris
- Fly-camping
- Alex Walker's Serian Portfolio

Serian's Serengeti North Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- 8 tents, great for groups
- Private game drives
- Walking safari, fly-camping
- Alex Walker's Serian portfolio

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Serian's Serengeti South Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Private game drives
- Bush walks, fly-camping
- Cultural interaction
- Alex Walker's Serian Portfolio

The Lodge at Serengeti Grumeti

Serengeti

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Stunning waterside location
- Game drives, balloon rides
- Day trips to Lake Victoria
- &Beyond property

Klein's Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Luxury lodge with exclusive feel
- Superb, uninterrupted views
- Broad range of activities
- &Beyond portfolio

Singita Sasakwa Lodge

Serengeti

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Stunning elevated location
- Private reserve
- Luxurious, extensive facilities
- Premium service

Lemala Nanyukie Tented Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Fixed Tented Camp
- High Specification
- Excellent Wildlife Location
- Swimming Pool

Kimondo Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

9/10

Price guide

- Mobile Safari Camp
- Follows Wildebeest Migration
- 9 Safari Tents
- High Specification

Ras Kutani

Tanzania Coast

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Unspoiled coastline
- Fresh water lagoon
- Ideal Honeymoon location

Lazy Lagoon

Tanzania Coast

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Secluded location
- Fresh sea food
- Rooms onto beach

Gibb's Farm

Ngorongoro Highlands

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Tranquil hideaway
- Beautiful cottages
- Guided walks
- Mountain biking

Plantation Lodge

Ngorongoro Highlands

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Convenient for Ngorongoro Crater
- Lovely Gardens
- Swimming Pool
- Farm Walks

The Manor at Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Highlands

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Stunning rural location with fabulous views
- 20 luxurious suites in 10 private cottages
- Horseriding, game drives, treks
- Pool, spa, superb gardens

Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp

Ngorongoro Highlands

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Excellent Ngorongoro Crater location
- Maasai village visits
- Guided walks
- Family friendly

Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp

Ngorongoro Highlands

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Great central location
- Private location
- Only 10 luxury tents

Selous Impala Camp

Southern Tanzania

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Prime Rufiji River location
- Intimate camp with swimming pool
- Excellent wildlife in vast reserve

Siwandu

Southern Tanzania

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Traditional safari camp
- Vast, unspoilt Reserve
- Fantastic staff
- Old favourite

Jongomero Camp

Southern Tanzania

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

-Remote, unspoiled location
-Luxurious Accommodation
-Overnight fly camping

Sand Rivers

Southern Tanzania

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Stunning open-fronted rooms
- World heritage site
- Fantastic motorboat safaris

Kiba Point

Southern Tanzania

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Private lodge
- Ideal for groups and families
- Fantastic Selous game reserve

Kigelia Ruaha

Southern Tanzania

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Pristine wilderness
- Intimate camp
- Family friendly safaris

Serena Mivumo River Lodge

Southern Tanzania

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Beautiful riverside setting
- Game drives and walking safaris
- Boat trips
- Fishing and birdwatching

Rufiji River Camp

Southern Tanzania

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Great location on the banks of the Rufiji River
- Traditional 14 Tent Camp
- Swimming Pool
- Down to earth and good value

Ruaha River Lodge

Southern Tanzania

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Remote National Park
- Chalets have river views
- Lodge has elevated position over the plains

Unguja Lodge

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Remote Beach Lodge
- Family Villas
- Excellent diving / snorkelling

Zanzibar Palace Hotel

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Owner run and managed
- Central Stone Town location
- Excellent service
- Individually decorated rooms

Che Che Vule Villa

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Private villa with pool and staff
- Perfect choice for family
- Flexibility and privacy

Breezes Beach Club

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Popular beach resort
- Excellent Facilities
- Fantastic service
- Specialised Diving Centre

Fundu Lagoon

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Excellent diving centre
- One of the best adventure beach locations
- Access to the beautiful Mesali Island

Baraza Resort and Spa

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Family Friendly
- Fantastic facilities
- Exclusive, oceanfront villas

Kilindi Zanzibar

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Infinity pools
- Beautiful suites
- Not family-friendly
- Overlooking Indian Ocean

Essque Zalu

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Kids Club
- Views of Indian Ocean
- Jetty dining experience
- Gorgeous accommodation

Pole Pole Bungalows

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Unique local cuisine
- In famous Marine park
- On-beach accommodation

Kono Kono

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Pristine beach
- Beach accommodation
- Fantastic Views

Shooting Star Lodge

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Relaxed small beach lodge
- Infinity Pool
- Lovely Gardens

Zanzibar White Sand Villas

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Small Luxury Resort
- 11 Villas
- Paje Beach
- Kite Surfing Center

Kholle House

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Roof top Terrace
- Pool
- Restaurant and Spa

The Seyyida Hotel and Spa

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Good size pool
- Rooftop restuarant
- Gorgeous sea views

Wayo North Serengeti Kogatende Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Simple Tented Camp
- Northern Serengeti
- Basic En-suite tents
- Walking Safaris

Serengeti Under Canvas

Serengeti

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Luxurious, Mobile camp
- Follows the Great Migration
- Private butler service

Serengeti Migration Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Superb Big 5 game drives
- Grumeti River bush walks
- Luxury property in wilderness location
- Large pool, 20 spacious tents

Kubu Kubu Tented Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Tented camp
- Game-drives in Seronera Valley
- Grumeti River & Olduvai Gorge trips
- Swimming Pool

Sayari Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Asilia Africa Lodge
- Permanent 9 Tent Camp
- Swimming Pool
- Walking and ballooning safari available

Dunia Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

-Authentic safari experience
-Wildlife passing through the camp
-Migration viewing
-Excellent hosts

Serengeti Pioneer Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Lovely hilltop location
- Superb game drives
- Visits to Lake Magadi
- 12 tented rooms

Ubuntu Migration Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Semi-permanent, mobile camp
- Excellent guiding
- Game drives, balloon safaris
- Local community visits

Sanctuary Kusini Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Away from the tourist trail
- Stylish lodge with private feel
- Game drives, guided star gazing
- Serengeti Cheetah Project

Sanctuary Serengeti Migration Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Mobile camp
- Follows wildebeest migration
- Game drives
- Sanctuary Retreats portfolio

Lemala Ewanjan Tented Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Spectacular views of wildlife
- Great game drives
- Hot air balloon ride
- High-quality food

Lemala Ndutu & Mara Tented Camps

Serengeti

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Fantastic game viewing
- Located in Serengeti
- Spacious and luxurious tents

Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge

Serengeti

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Great game drives
- Excellent staff service
- Superb location and views
- Luxurious accommodation

Wayo Central Serengeti Banagi Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Simple Tented Camp
- Comfortable En-Suite Tents
- Simple set-up
- Central Serengeti

Ndutu Kati Kati Tented Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Central seasonal location
- Seasonal mobile camp
- Only 10 tents
- Operational from December to March

Wayo Serengeti Walking Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Comfortable tents
- Walking close to nature
- True wilderness experience

Wayo Naabi Green Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Seasonal Migration Camp
- 10 square en-suite tents
- Eco Friendly
- Cosy beds

Mara Mara Tented Lodge

Serengeti

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Pool with view over the plains
- Only 24 tents
- Comfortable and spacious accommodations

Arusha Coffee Lodge

Arusha

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Lovely grounds
- Excellent Service
- Coffee Plantation
- Spa and pool

Machweo

Arusha

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Peaceful Arusha location
- Boutique Guesthouse
- Perfect pre or post safari
- Swimming Pool & Restaurant

Kahawa House

Arusha

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Convenient location
- Built in 2019
- Modern rooms
- Large pool

Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

Lake Manyara

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Tree house accommodation
- Night game drives
- Away from day visitors

Escarpment Lodge

Lake Manyara

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Sumptuous accommodation and spa
- Game drives and walking safaris
- Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks
- Ngorongoro Crater visits

Oliver's Camp

Tarangire

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Intimate camp with exclusive feel
- Walking safaris, night drives
- Balloon safaris
- Fly camping

Tarangire Treetops

Tarangire

Our rating

8/10

Price guide

- Stunning tree-top accommodation
- Walking safaris, night drives
- Cultural visits
- Spectacular birdlife

Rivertrees Country Inn

Kilimanjaro

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

Sanctuary Saadani Safari Lodge

Tanzania Coast

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Safari Camp on the beach
- Game Drives
- Snorkelling and sand island picnics
- Dhow ocean sailing

The Tides Lodge

Tanzania Coast

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- One-day safari
- Big game fishing
- Reef snorkelling and diving
- On-beach accommodation

Farm House Valley Lodge

Ngorongoro Highlands

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Excellent gateway to Ngorongoro & Manyara
- Large swimming pool
- Spacious rooms and lovely views
- Working farm tours

Tloma Lodge

Ngorongoro Highlands

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Beautiful scenery
- Cultural visits
- Rural location

Ngorongoro Farm House

Ngorongoro Highlands

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Base for Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara
- Farm tours & treks with Maasai guides
- 51 rooms
- Pool and lovely gardens

Lake Manze Tented Camp

Southern Tanzania

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Rustic tented safari camp
- Wilderness Location
- Comparatively good value
- Excellent wildlife

Holiday Inn Dar es Salaam City Centre

Southern Tanzania

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Outdoor pool
- Central location
- Variety of dining options

Zanzibar Pearl Boutique

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Good value beach lodge
- Gorgeous beach
- Relaxed vibe
- Superb dive centre

Chumbe Island Coral Park

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Fantastic Snorkelling
- Pristine beaches
- Desert Island Ecolodge
- Basic Accommodation

Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

Indigo Beach

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Kids Club
- Family-friendly
- Private gardens
- Overlooks Indian Ocean

Diamonds La Gemma dell'Est

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Large resort
- Spectacular room views of Indian Ocean
- Great water sports activities
- Family-friendly

Mchanga Beach Lodge

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Beautiful, remote beach
- Good value
- Friendly, personal atmosphere

Echo Beach Hotel

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Unique dining
- Remote beach setting
- Good water-based activities

Fumba Beach Lodge

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Baobab suites
- Family-friendly
- Infinity pool with sea views
- Dhow-journey islet excursions

Pongwe Bay Resort

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Beautiful Beach
- Excellent Value
- Swimming Pool
- Large Tidal Range

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Prime ocean front location.
- Variety of dining options.
- Swimming pool and deck with view.
- 52 Rooms and suites

Casa Beach Hotel

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Contemporary modern rooms.
- Good size pool
- Kite school

Mamampambo Jambiani

Zanzibar & Islands

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Lovely long beach
- Intimate setting
- Comfortable, ethnic style rooms

Asanja Africa Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Small comfortable bush camp
- 7 en-suite tents
- Central Serengeti location
- Good Family Tents

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Serengeti

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Spectacular views
- Large pool
- Private game drives available
- Community visits and guided walks

Lake Masek Tented Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Beautiful lakeside location
- Superb game-viewing
- Balloon safaris, archaeological visits
- Comfortable, static camp

Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Superb Big 5 game-viewing
- Archaeological visits
- Balloon safaris, Masai village visits
- Comfortable, good value accommodation

Chaka Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Superb game-viewing
- Guided walking safaris
- Olduvai Gorge and Masai community visits
- Small camp with friendly atmosphere

Kiota Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Spectacular game drives
- Wonderful birdlife
- Authentic wild safari experience
- Small, friendly camp

Mount Meru Game Lodge

Arusha

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Swimming pool
- Wildlife Sanctuary
- Gardens
- Convenient for Kilimanjaro Airport

Amini Masaai Lodge

Arusha

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Community run lodge
- Maasai experience
- Simple accommodation
- Swimming pool

Manyara Green Camp

Lake Manyara

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Authentic tented camp
- Only 8 tents
- En suite hot bucket shower
- Mountain Biking & Walking

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

Lake Manyara

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- 67 rooms, fabulous pool
- Forest hikes, game drives
- Cycling & canoeing

Maramboi Tented Camp

Tarangire

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Fantastic bird viewing
- Private access to Lake Manyara
- Comfortable tented accommodation

Lake Burunge Tented Camp

Tarangire

Our rating

7/10

Price guide

- Beautiful lakeside location
- Night-time game drives
- Walking safaris, Masaai village visits
- Spectacular birdlife

Crater Forest Tented Camp

Ngorongoro Highlands

Our rating

6/10

Price guide

- Spectacular veranda views
- Rustic eco friendly camp
- Walking game trails
- Locally produced vegetables and coffee

Ikoma Tented Camp

Serengeti

Our rating

6/10

Price guide

- Good value camp
- Night drives and bush walks
- Good location in Serengeti savannah
- 35 tents

Arumeru River Lodge

Arusha

Our rating

6/10

Price guide

- Good location
- Lovely ground
- Family rooms
- Solar heated pool

Moivaro Coffee Lodge

Arusha

Our rating

6/10

Price guide

- Great views
- Spacious living
- Good walking excursions

Migunga Tented Camp

Lake Manyara

Our rating

6/10

Price guide

- Tree-climbing lions
- Safari bike and walking trails
- Spectacular views of Lake Manyara
- Good value

Whistling Thorn Tented Camp

Tarangire

Our rating

6/10

Price guide

- Small, friendly camp
- Adjacent to Tarangire National Park
- Game drives, night walks
- Maasai Community visits

Outpost Lodge

Arusha

Our rating

5/10

Price guide

- Well cared for gardens
- Pool
- Onsite restaurant and bar

Southern Sun Dar es Salaam

Southern Tanzania

Our rating

NA

Price guide

Tips, Advice & FAQ

Choosing your Kilimanjaro route

Importance of a good Kilimanjaro guide

Kilimanjaro Kit List

Kilimanjaro Tipping Guidelines

Kilimanjaro Health Requirements

Best time of year to climb Kilimanjaro

Tanzania Travel Essentials

What's it like? Marangu Route in detail

Crowds, Litter & Loos on Kilimanjaro

Camps & Huts on Kilimanjaro

Altitude Sickness on Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Quick Guide

Kilimanjaro on film

Summit Day - Uhuru Peak

Kilimanjaro Crater Camp

  • Hello Lisa. We came back from our trip two weeks ago now so I am sending this email much later than I wanted to. Nevertheless, what I wanted to say was thank you very much for helping us organise an amazing trip. Our days in Mafia Island to celebrate my 50th birthday were exactly what I wanted them to be: a fantastic time with the family doing activities that we all love and enjoy in a relaxing, unusual, beautiful place full of sun, surrounded by water, wildlife and friendly people. We swam with whale sharks, did a lot of snorkeling, had two picnics on a beautiful sand bank, watched the sunset over the sea, did a bird watching excursion and tried scuba diving.
    All merit to you because Pole Pole in Mafia Island was your recommendation. I never heard of Mafia Island before and didn't consider Tanzania to start with. It was an amazing place to stay: friendly, relaxed, beautiful, comfortable, with great food and fantastic service. Thanks not only for finding the place but also for your patience as we prepared the trip and I explored options and decided what I wanted. All went incredibly well (places, transfers, flights) and we had a very memorable time together that we will all remember forever - as we still do the safari trip to South Africa you organised for us 5 years ago.
    I cannot wait to plan another trip! I am already thinking about where and when. Hopefully no pandemic will get in the way this time. And I will come to you as my favourite travel agent.
    I copy in this message the Tourdust office because I want them to know how good you are and how much I appreciated the different trips you organised for us (including the trip to India for my parents that was cancelled due to Covid). I cannot thank you enough :o)
    Kind regards, Carol

    MissingCarolina O reviewing Relaxed Bush & Beach Family Holiday in Tanzania on 25 November 2022

  • Hi Lisa
    It was a fantastic experience, thanks very much. All the arrangements were seamless and our guiding/support team were excellent, if there is a way for you to formally commend the team to your ground operators then I would be grateful if you could do that, they really were brilliant.
    Many thanks for your help in arranging the trip, and for your patience during the multiple re-arrangements over the past couple of years.
    Kind regards, John

    MissingJohn B reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 14 November 2022

  • Can't praise tour dust enough, they helped us to create a holiday of a lifetime that has given us family memories we will treasure forever. From start to finish the whole experience was exactly what we wanted and more. Due to covid we waited 2 and a half years for this trip but worth the wait.
    Carly

    MissingCarly R reviewing Value KwaZulu-Natal Safari and Mauritius on 07 November 2022

  • Hi Ben

    Just to enlarge on my earlier, our M'goun trip couldn't have gone better. A great itinerary, altho perhaps an extra gentle day around the plateau before the summit might have eased things but that couldn't be helped given the road change. Our team were all fantastic, couldn't have been more solicitous for our comfort. Hakim our guide a real star. Food delicious. Kit was great - tents held up in a biblical storm, mattresses most comfortable ever (good thing as ground often v stony), loo worked well. You have a good local agent. Riads excellent, esp Adore. Great value.

    Many thanks. William

    MissingWilliam M reviewing Mgoun Summit Trek on 26 October 2022

  • Hi Lisa, Got in at 4.30 this morning. It was absolutely incredible! Dar Adrar is as wonderful as ever and Hamed is an incredible host there- it was lovely to see him again! He couldn't do enough for us. Mohammed Eight our guide up the mountain was also absolutely amazing- we all managed the ascent due to his expertise and care. A once in a lifetime experience- my calves have finally stopped hurting now :) Thanks again to you and Tourdust for organising an amazing trip. Jen

    MissingJennifer J reviewing Climb Mount Toubkal on 18 October 2022

  • Hi Lisa

    We have put together some feedback from our lovely holiday, and do let us know if there is anything particular you would like feedback on that we have missed. I hope that you will be able to feel what a great time we had from this. We have just worked through the holiday in chronological order as it is easiest to think what we did then!

    Ouirgane
    Ouirgane Ecolodge - lovely place to stay, a real oasis. The food was good and enormous portions, we came nowhere close to finishing them. Mohammed also had found out what we would be eating at lunchtime with the Berber family and ensured that we had a different menu in the evening which was very thoughtful. Loved the pool, especially as it was so hot. Also appreciated having filtered water available so that we did not have to buy huge amounts of plastic water bottles.
    Mohammed was very helpful and quickly was able to sort out a car to take Jessica and Alan to the lunch stop on the day one village trek which made a real difference as otherwise they would have had to miss out on the whole day.
    Our guide for the trek, Hussein, was good company. He had good English and was able to chat about all sorts of subjects but was also knowledgeable about the local Berber communities and taught us a few words. Lunch with the Berber family was enjoyable.

    Imlil
    Dar Adrar - loved the trip up with the mule! Great location. Quite simple but had everything we needed. Again we liked having filtered water available. Hamid was very helpful and always available to answer our questions, fill up water bottles, make a mint tea upon request. Food good and a vegetarian option was always provided for Emily, portion size more reasonable!
    Day trek - with the same guide Hussein as for Ouirgane. Alan, Daniel and Emily went on this as Jessica was not up to a day walk. They had a good time but ideally would have preferred it to be a bit more challenging. However, this was part of the trip that had to be rearranged at the last minute and worked well as part of that. Also, the cook for lunch was deemed to have produced the best food of the trip so far - meatball tagine - and they enjoyed being able to watch him prepare the meal, which was the only time this was possible. It was amazing what he was able to produce with one burner and a tiny knife!
    Mountain biking trip was fabulous. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Girls loved the e-bikes, both these and the mountain bikes were of very good quality which we were impressed by. It was very tough ascent for the three of us on mountain bikes but a great descent. I can’t decide if I would opt for an e-bike or not if we went back as I did have a great sense of achievement at the end of the day but I was exhausted! Our guide (Rashid?) needed to repair Daniels chain which broke and he was able to do this really quickly which was great. Jessica came off her bike and we had to patch her up with some plasters, it was not clear whether our guide carried a first aid kit. We had our own so it was fine but if they don’t carry one it could be worth suggesting that clients carry one themselves. The lunch stop was another good one with a great view over the valley and good food and plenty of water which was required after such a challenging morning!

    Sidi Kaouki
    Riad Sila, Rebali Riads - fabulous villa, fantastic pool. Fatima and Mohammed looked after us very well. The only thing I would suggest is having a filtered water tap available as we did have to buy a lot of water bottles. We ate 3 evenings at the villa and food was good, although sometimes not quite what we were expecting. The Moroccan salad we had as a starter was amazingly delicious. Breakfasts were lovely.
    We did a lot of the activities on offer:
    Surfing - 2 hour lesson. Three people did this and had a great time. Thoroughly recommended
    Cooking lesson with Hayadt and Attila in Essaouira - they didn’t speak much English but our French was sufficient and they were really friendly and chatty. We loved being taken around the souks and buying ingredients. They showed us how to make couscous as we expressed an interest and this was great. Alan was pleased to find someone who took the time to show him exactly how to prepare the mint tea we had been enjoying everywhere! Enjoyed making the tagine but actually it was the other bits that really made the trip.
    Quad biking - 1 hour trip down the beach. Was fabulous! Great fun.
    Sea had big waves and was great fun for swimming.
    Sad to leave!

    Marrakech
    Riad Dar Hanane - lovely place to stay. Getting there behind the handcart was an experience in itself and we did indeed get lost the first time we went out! Mohammed gave us a little introductory talk over the obligatory mint tea when we arrived at the riad with a simple map and rough outline of where to go and how to find our way back which was very useful. The rooms were fabulous particularly the grand suite room with the mezzanine which the kids had and which was plenty big enough for the three of them to share and not be on top of each other. Breakfasts were delicious, we enjoyed using the pool to cool off in the afternoon and the roof terrace was a great place to relax at the end of the evening.
    Half day tour - our guide Mohammed was very friendly with superb English. It was an interesting and enjoyable morning and a good introduction to Marrakech. We really enjoyed being able to see various artisans at work, as well as the guy stoking the hammam fires and being able go into the bakery to see the loaves cooking in the oven. These were things that we couldn’t have done on our own. The lunch at the King’s Tangia restaurant was brilliant, the meat was absolutely delicious and it was different to anything else we had had whilst in Morocco which was a welcome surprise. We had a great morning and are very pleased we did it, but whether it was value for money we can’t quite decide as it was a very expensive option, so any recommendation to friends would come with this caveat.

    Transfers
    All transfers worked well with drivers where they were supposed to be at the right time and we were kept informed of timings etc by the relevant hotel person the night before leaving. Mohammed who met us at the airport on arrival and who did our transfer from Ouirgane to Imlil and then the coast to Marrakech was excellent. Mustafa, who was our driver from Imlil to the coast, was safe and courteous but he drove so slowly that the transfer took over an hour longer than it should have and it was starting to get a bit irritating by the end.

    I seem to have written quite a bit. Not sure if this is the sort of feedback you are after! We had a fantastic holiday and have been, and will be, talking about it in glowing terms to friends. Morocco is a very interesting and friendly place to visit and has whetted the appetites of the kids to be a bit more adventurous with travel.

    Thank you so much for all your help with the arrangements and rearrangements. Our holiday in Morocco was everything we hoped it would be! We have already recommended you to others and will continue to do so.

    Many thanks
    Jacky

    MissingJacky W reviewing Toubkal & Valleys Trek on 31 August 2022

  • Hi Lisa

    We had an absolutely fantastic time, thank you! My comments here contain just very minor things which could have improved it - please don’t take it as any criticism of the holiday which we absolutely loved, but small tweaks which could have improved it even further!

    Cape Town
    Arrival and transfer were superb - lovely to be met straight off the plane and smoothly transferred straight to the waterfront.
    You should note that Lawhill no longer has a dedicated reception - this caused a couple of issues getting into the accommodation and meeting our guide. Just worth letting people know as nothing which wasn’t overcome with a couple of calls to the complex reception.
    The accommodation itself was ideal for us - spacious, clean and a great base to relax and go out to dinner.
    Our guide from AWOL, Bevan, was first class - really friendly knowledgeable and great with the kids. 10/10!
    The tours were a perfect balance for us of interesting stuff for adults and children
    If I could change anything from our holiday, I’d have had an extra day at leisure in Cape Town, so much to do in the city itself.
    Also worth noting the cable car to Table Mountain seems to be closed during August - just worth noting in advance as we had planned to do that. The aquarium was a good second best though which the kids probably enjoyed more!
    Departure was a pain - our car didn’t turn up at 4.00 as per the schedule which was a pain, particularly that early in the morning. On contacting them, they said it has been booked at 4.45 - an extra 45 mins sleep would have been good - just worth double checking those in future.
    Madikwe
    Transfer to Madikwe was superb again and really easy
    Accommodation was good - I guess this might be because we originally booked a couple of years ago, but the bed for the kids was a bit small for a 9 and 11 year old. Our bed was so big however that Chloe just bunked down with us so no problem at all. Food and service was first class.
    Our safari guide, Pride, was amazing. I’d recommend a private safari to anyone - we were able to be flexible with times and destinations (for example on one day he picked us up a couple of hours early to we could drive much further into the reserve which was rewarded with some cheetahs, another day we went on an all-dayer rather than morning and evening) - mixing things up to see more made a great experience even better.
    Transfer back to Johannesburg was just as easy
    Johannesburg hotel was ok - nothing special but for a transfer hotel it did what we needed!

    Mauritius
    Transfer to and from the resort was seamless
    The resort is lovely - food, accommodation and facilities all great. After such a busy start to the holiday we didn’t really take full advantage of all the water sports but anything we did do was really easy and great fun. Would definitely recommend it to others!
    For a family like ours the drinks package wouldn’t have been good value so pleased we just went full board (having a few drinks during the day and a bottle of wine with dinner our bill came to about £450)
    Just to note a specific plus from the resort: I has some issues with my banking whilst away - the resort waived the fees on my phone call back to the UK to sort it out. Little things like that really make a great impression and reflect so well on the management.

    Thank you again for all your work helping us get there in such difficult times. Great memories of a superb holiday for all the family!

    Best wishes
    Matt

    MissingMatt W reviewing South Africa Madikwe Safari and Mauritius on 31 August 2022

  • Hi Lisa

    I don’t know if you collect feedback but thought it might be useful for you! Happy for you to use any of my comments in testimonials etc.

    We had an utterly amazing holiday and firstly I want to thank you for your patience during what was a very frustrating process for all of us / my procrastination, then covid, date changes, flight cancellations / I can’t quite believe we got there in the end and the trip lived up to all our expectations. Our itinerary felt pretty much perfect so thank you for all the advice and steering in the right direction.

    Thank you also for your flexibility in terms of allowing us to book certain aspects of our trip independently (Cape Town) and then adding flights at a later date. The flexibility to do this and change dates etc was brilliant.

    Originally we intended to self drive, mainly to save cost and then I got nervous about it and we had transfers for the whole trip. Once we were there I was aware that pretty much everyone one was self driving and that the N2 route was actually quite straightforward. In retrospect we could have done self drive however my husband and I both agreed that for us the transfer option was probably best. Although a straightforward route, the N2 is quite a hairy road with lots of trucks and there was a definite etiquette for driving and overtaking. Our son is quite anxious and I think he would have found the driving stressful and so we feel we made the right choice.

    It obviously meant that we were not able to do any self drive safari but this did not matter, I would not have wanted to the advantages of being taken with someone who can spot things we would never have seen, imparting huge amounts of knowledge and having the right vehicles for going off road were worth every penny.

    St Lucia, this was a great place to start our safari, we did a night drive (highly recommend), a day safari up to Cape Vidal and also a boat trip on the estuary. Would recommend all of it. Our accommodation at Lidiko Lodge was comfortable and they do a lovely breakfast on a gorgeous terrace. The rooms are quite dark and although there was nothing wrong with it, it was probably our least favourite accommodation on our trip.

    Ghost Mountain Inn, we arrived here after 4 full on days in Cape Town and then 2 days in St Lucia so were ready for a bit of a rest and it really was lovely. We had lovely rooms, enjoyed the pool, food and did a fantastic trip to visit the local Zulu village and then a morning game drive into Mkhuze park (they have hides here and it was wonderful to watch the animals come to the waterhole to drink) it felt slightly more intimate than watching them from a vehicle.

    Rhino River Lodge, undoubtedly the highlight of the trip. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The food was lovely, the level of service was amazing (little touches like hot water bottles on your seat at dinner and hot flannels and an aperitif handed to us as we returned from our evening game drive. It was 3/4 star rather than 5 star and the rooms were quite rustic (very comfy beds) but we really liked that (not 5 star people) and felt very comfortable with the children who were made very welcome and there were food options to suit them (although mostly they ate the adult food but nice to have an alternative, simpler option). The ONLY downside is that you can hear the N2 from the lodge and initially it bothered me a bit but actually it was such a fabulous place it didn’t really matter in the end but maybe something to flag to other clients.

    Fairlight Beach House – I’m glad we only had 1 night here as actually the weather at this point was not great but it was a great place to gather ourselves before the flight home (I would NOT have wanted to go straight from Rhino River to the airport to fly home). Lovely, super comfortable place to stay and we spent the morning watching dolphins and whales breaching less than 100m from the shore line.

    My only regret is that we didn’t make it to Drakensburg Mountains (Rorkes or Fugitives Drift). If I was planning the trip again I probably would just do 2 nights (instead of 3) at Ghost Mountain and add one extra day to give another 2 nights to get to the mountains.

    Thank you Lisa and I really hope that we will have the opportunity to do another 'Big Trip' at some point soon and book through you!

    Josine

    MissingJosine B reviewing Value KZN Bush & Beach Safari For Families on 30 August 2022

  • Hi Lisa,

    The trip was great. Thank you!

    Summary of key points below. If there is anything else that would be helpful to know please do get in touch again.

    Dubai part 1
    Airport transfers all ok.
    Palace Downtown - really lovely hotel. Very central location. Tastefully decorated. Great pool etc. Direct access to amenities eg mall/fountains etc. We ate lunch there by the pool and the food quality was very good, but we went elsewhere for dinner.

    South Africa
    Transfer by Ilios from airport to hotel - really Excellent
    Oyster Box - best service I have ever had in a hotel, excellent, food great, rooms great, location great, but only so much to do.
    Transfer by Ilios from hotel to Safari - really Excellent
    Amakhosi Lodge - excellent. Facilities excellent. Food all fantastic. Very helpful staff. The house we stayed in was really lovely. Spacious, own splash pool, amazing views etc
    Safari guides and trackers - excellent - lovely people, could not have done more to be friendly and helpful. Our boys got a sickness bug for 24 hours and they were as helpful as possible about that and so kind and caring
    Really hardworking staff - made sure we saw all the key animals. Safari was suitable for children and adults. As we had the house you automatically get your own private Safari vehicle with that which was nice to have.

    Transfer by Ilios from Safari to hotel - really excellent.

    Oyster Box second time - again - best service I have ever had in a hotel, excellent, food great, rooms great, location great. However I would say that 3 days was probably slightly too much - I think 2 days would be a more suitable amount as beyond the hotel there's not loads to do very locally and although there is lots of security in the town everywhere which is great you do feel a little conscious with guns etc around. Maybe if you had a younger family 3 days would work if by the pool the whole time. But that aside I cannot fault the excellent hotel.

    Transfer oyster box to airport - really excellent

    Transfer Dubai to Sofitel Downtown - not great. The driver was late so I had to ask an agent from TUI if he had seen him and he ended up calling him for me. Once he found us he didn't really apologise and was very rushed/driving fast etc so ok but not great.

    Sofitel Downtown - a good hotel but I would say had a bit more of a corporate feel - so I preferred the Palace one. Breakfast was very good - lots of choice and the staff were all helpful. The pool area was very good. We didn't eat dinner here. It's location was a little further from the mall so not quite as convenient - you could walk along a tunnel for 10/15 mins to get there but we used a taxi.

    Emirates flights - all went well. Good flights. Good staff. Airports all ran smoothly in Dubai and South Africa. Only airport that ran less well was Heathrow! Baggage took ages and on the way out check in was long!

    Overall though the whole trip worked really well and felt like a good mix of adventure time and relaxation time. I also think having to stop in Dubai anyway added something more to the trip as we saw that city as well as South Africa. For the first Dubai part we stayed in the newer areas and for the second Dubai part we went to the creek and the historical areas and souk areas so that was interesting to see the two sides of the city.

    I hope that covers all.
    Thanks for your help and I look forward to planning another adventure in the future.

    Kind regards
    Louise

    MissingLouise C reviewing Value KZN Bush & Beach Safari For Families on 30 August 2022

  • Hi Lisa

    Thanks for getting in touch. We had a great time in Namibia, in no particular order, some thoughts:

    Oberland Lodge was the accommodation we liked the most: well designed, privacy, good setting, convenient, good food.
    Etendeka Mountain Lodge was stunning, in terms of setting, and the tents were the most high end tents I’ve ever stayed in. Dennis shared some spectacular views of the night sky through his telescope which was really interesting.
    All our guides were good, professional, knowledgeable, personable. Can’t praise them enough.
    A highlight was the catamaran tour, both our boys had this as their top excursion I think. I’d have preferred a tour with a few less people but not a big issue.
    Sossusvlei was one of my highlights, climbing the dunes was good. Actually, across the whole holiday, I’d have liked to have done more hiking / walking safaris but that’s probably down to my planning.
    Mushara Lodge had excellent service and the staff performed a few African songs after dinner one night, which was lovely. The lodge itself could do with a refresh, in terms of physical product.
    The Elegant Guest House was clean and comfortable. And nicely close to Joe’s Beerhouse. Plus it had the best wifi and so a hit with the kids.
    The car we got (Toyota Hilux) was excellent, I’m trying to find an excuse to buy a one.
    The Cornerstone Guesthouse was probably the least glamourous place we stayed (it was all clean and safe though) but actually the two owners (I forget their names now) gave some of the best/friendliest service.
    Logistically everything went off without a hitch, guides showed up on time, all the accommodation was right and they were expecting us. We had some requirements around our son’s medication being refrigerated, everyone was very helpful with this.

    I’ll let Sarah chime in with anything I missed and at some stage I think we’ll be in touch about a trip to Botswana Or maybe Peru.

    All the best,

    Phil

    MissingPhilip A reviewing Highlights of Namibia - Classic Self Drive on 28 July 2022

  • It was FANTASTIC! Beautifully organised, everything worked like clockwork. We agreed that we had the best support team ever (and we have experience) - all delightful, very professional and nothing was too much bother.

    It clearly couldn't have been a better route, such a wonderful mix of landscapes. And plenty of acclimatisation time. Nonetheless, I was glad of my summit oxygen.

    Kit excellent. Double good mattresses made for most comfortable trek camping ever. Tents v good. Mess tent pretty windproof, which was vital for enjoyment. Best camp loo ever!

    My favourite day was Shira Cathedral. Amazing.

    MissingWilliam M reviewing Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route on 15 April 2020

  • All the accommodation was great especially having the family rooms, I think our favourite place was the maramboi tented camp - everything about it was spot on, the location and service was excellent!
    The only negative feedback I could give was the amount of time spent in the jeep, I hadn’t quite realised how much travel there was! But it’s a minor point, Haji our guide was excellent and constantly pointed out things of interest along the way.

    MissingSam S reviewing Tanzania Extended Northern Circuit on 24 September 2018

  • Both our guides were fine, did a good job, walked at a good pace for our group. Kept a close eye on us on the last night and helped me keep going even when not feeling well. Only thing i would say is that they weren't overly friendly. Felt a bit like they spoke to us enough to sort of do their job and make conversation but sort of expected that they might be a bit more friendly and enthusiastic. Might have been due to the fact we were two girls though? Didn't really stop us enjoying it, just would have been nice! 4/5

    Considering your on a mountain the food was good and there was a lot of it. Though this became a bit of a problem as we felt so much pressure to eat it, not once did we finish all the food that was provided, and felt bad about the waste. Perhaps the cook needs to be more open to changing the portions of food he cooks depending on how much people eat! 4/5

    All the information from tourdust through booking was excellent. We had plenty of information to help decide the route and to prepare for the climb. Though we were advised to take water purifying tablets, but actually they already purified the water. And walking poles were an optional extra however we were advised they were essential on arrival and had to rent some. 5/5

    MissingEmily D reviewing Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route on 11 December 2012

  • Our guide, Frederick was excellent and very knowledgeable, definitely a 5. The meals were great and the quantity of food slightly overwhelming on occasion! The service and effort put into presentation far exceeded out expectations

    MissingJames I reviewing Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route on 04 August 2012

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