Zanzi Trekking and Safaris

4.9/5 – 124 Reviews

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Zanzi Trekking and Safaris

4.9/5  
(124 Reviews)
Office In:
Tanzania Tanzania
Size:
5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
Member Of:
KPAP: Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project, TATO: Tanzanian Association of Tour Operators, TTGA: Tanzania Tour Guides Association, KGA: Kilimanjaro Guides Association & TGS: Tanzania Geological Society
Tour Types:
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations:
Kenya KE
Tanzania TZ
Zanzi Trekking and Safaris

We are a local business which offers authentic and responsible travel experiences in East Africa, including wildlife safaris, Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru climbs, Zanzibar holidays, and cultural tours. We operate with strong ethical values and are proud partners of KPAP, ensuring fair working conditions for our crews. As members of TATO, TTGS, and KGA, we stand for professionalism, quality, and integrity.

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The best hike with Isaack and Naomi
5/5

We could not have had a better experience completing our Kilimanjaro hike with Isaack and Naomi.

Isaack John was our head guide. It was clear right from our pre-trek briefing that he was a knowledgeable, organised, detail-oriented, and considered guide whom we had full confidence in his ability to take us up the mountain. His concern for our comfort and safety was clear from the start in the thorough approach he took to ensuring we had the right kit. On the mountain, he continued that same confidence-ensuring care. He was so diligent in both checking in on our health and also carefully explaining to us what would be required in our next day’s hike. He was also great fun to hike with - consistently, full of jokes, good stories, and songs. This was all instrumental in keeping us motivated through the hardest parts of the hike (Kilimanjaro is not for the faint-hearted!), especially on that summit night.

Naomi Palangyo was just fantastic. Right from the off, we found her to be an enthusiastic guide who was a lot of fun to be around. Naomi had a huge depth of knowledge of the mountain but also took a truly caring approach to helping us get up the mountain. She seemed to be able to read exactly when the pace needed to slow a little, where we were tired or finding the hike harder, or when we were needing motivation. She was a constantly sunny presence on the mountain, whose optimism never wavered, and we just really enjoyed being around her.

Nicholas Limu cooked up a storm for us every breakfast, lunch, and dinner of our hike. We hadn’t expected our climb to turn into a tasty introduction to Tanzanian cuisine but it did! Particular highlights included Mchuzi wa Samaki (a fish curry with tomato, ginger, and coconut), steak kebabs and fried rice, and (a real home comfort for us) his own version of pizza and pasta bolognese. His soups were also real warmers on the cold nights on the mountain.

John Assey was our waiter throughout the week but that really undersells his role in that he was responsible for making our stay at camp as comfortable as possible. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble for him. As well as serving us dinner, waking us up, and getting us bowls for washing, he really helped us out in sorting us out with charging packs when our own stopped working. Throughout this, he was upbeat and a delight to be around - even when he had to wake us at 11pm in the middle of bitter near-hurricane force winds to get us up for our summit hike!

Praygood Daudi was also excellent as our summit porter. Like Naomi and Issack, he was instrumental in motivating us to the top, and, quite literally at one point, dragged us up the mountain.

There were then our porters - George, Anoldi, Godson Eliamani, Dereck Nyangusi, and Bernardi. We still have no idea how they managed to lift the entirety of camp up the mountain each day. Their presence at camp and coming to meet us at the end of each day always lifted our spirits. Special shout-out also to George for helping our exhausted bodies find their footing on the downhill from the summit, and for wiping the dust off our boots at the end of each day.

I cannot recommend Zanzi highly enough!

A phenomenal Kilimanjaro experience
5/5

What a phenomenal experience! We had Charles and Zach as our guides and a team of porters who were all absolute legends. Full of experience and knowledge, and always with a smile, they were all so kind and friendly and ensured that the four of us in the group all got the the summit of Kilimanjaro and back in one piece. Would recommend them to everyone

happily recommend Zanzi Trekking and Safaris
5/5

I joined a 5-day safari with Zanzi Trekking and Safaris, and overall I had a really memorable and enjoyable experience.
During the trip, I visited Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire, and I was lucky enough to see so many amazing animals, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and even a wildebeest river crossing, which was one of the highlights of my entire trip.
Our guide worked hard to find the animals and communicated with other guides to give us the best possible game-drive experience. Even when plans changed or there were things that needed to be coordinated, the staff stayed in contact with me through WhatsApp and tried their best to help.
On my last day, I had an evening flight from Arusha, and they kept checking with the driver to make sure I could get to the airport on time. I really appreciated how much they cared about this until the very end.
The camping safari was definitely an adventure, but that was also part of what made the experience special. I felt safe throughout the five days and came home with so many unforgettable memories.
Thank you to the whole team for taking care of me. I would happily recommend Zanzi Trekking and Safaris to other travelers, especially Korean travelers looking for a real safari experience in Tanzania! 😊

Marvelous
5/5

Our assistant, Restie, and our guide, Bakari, are both very nice and professional. We felt very comfortable and well taken care of throughout the trip. They were always helpful and made us feel safe and reassured. We would definitely choose them again if we come back to Tanzania!

Reliable and Professional Kilimanjaro Operators
5/5

Booking our 7 day Lemosho hike on Kilimanjaro through Zanzi Trekking and Safari was a very straightforward affair. Communication with the office was quick and clear and we were very pleased to see an operator with very budget friendly travel options was also KPAP partnered, something which was a dealbreaker for us when choosing an operator!

The trek itself was magical, George and Lazaro our guides were accommodating and knowledgeable and looked after us every step of the way, the food cooked by our chef Basili was delicious and every porter was so friendly and greeted us when we arrived at camp or when passing us on the trails.

If you’re looking at doing Kilimanjaro and want amazing value for money, a professional experience and to hike with a KPAP partnered operator I can’t recommend Zanzi Trekking and Safari enough

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