Trek2Kili
- Located In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $300 to $1,500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Tm3 | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience with Trek2Kili
Our group of 6 had been planning our Kilimanjaro journey for 18 months. We had heard good things about Trek2Kili and their affiliation with KPAP was critical for us. From the beginning of our planning process the team was helpful, responsive to our many questions, and helped us create the trip of a lifetime.
On arrival in Tanzania the team stepped up and took care of everything we needed for a successful trip. Our trek guides Raja, Nelson, and Elia were incredible and took special note of our physical and mental health, supporting and coaching us along the way - ultimately all 6 of made it to the top and back healthy and safe. Huge thanks and shoutout to them and the entire crew of 25 cooks, porters, and others who made this possible. And then Josephat (our safari guide) was just as helpful, knowledgeable, and caring during our time at Tarangire and Ngorongoro.
From airport pickup to dropoff and literally everything in between, Iza and the team were happy to assist and made this a lifetime highlight for all of us.
I knew going into the trip the most important choice we would make would be the agency we worked with. Find a guide you can trust, and then trust them. I am so grateful we could trust Trek2Kili and they delivered everything we needed and more. I give them my highest praise and recommendation.
"If you love the hike - it will take you to the top!" - Elia
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Email Wayne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Experience of a lifetime
We chose Trek2Kili for a number of reasons. It was started locally by Azizi who was a porter and guide on the mountain so fully understands the needs of his clients and can offer constructive advice on routes and success rates. The company is also a member of KPAP and gives back to the community. Very few companies have all these characteristics. Planning was simple and well executed by Azizi. Our guides Rajabu and Elia were excellent. They were very attentive and managed any problems we had. When my sons ran into difficulty they were next to them helping them along. We had a food issue with one boy and the guides together with the chef came up with a meal plan which saved the day. They also briefed us every evening on the following days trekking and expectations. They also included us in the following days planning which was well appreciated. The porters were amazing. They carried out there tasks to perfection and at no stage did I ever had to worry about tents/toilet or meals. We all reached the summit thanks to our amazing guides. We were upset to say goodbye to all at the end as they had already started to feel like family. I would recommend this company without reservation to anyone who is thinking about climbing Kilimanjaro. Azizi is also welcome to give my contact email to anyone who wants to discuss our climb.
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Email Priscilla | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Honeymoon Safari + Kili Climb with Trek2Kili
In September 2018, my husband and I went to Tanzania for our honeymoon. We hired the incredible Trek2Kili team for a spectacular 5-day safari (Serengeti, Ngorogoro, and Tarangire) followed by a 7-day climb of Kili on the Machame route. I cannot recommend this company enough! Azizi from Trek2Kili organized everything for us - all transport to and from the airport, our hotel in between our adventures, and of course, making sure we had DREAM TEAMS for both our Safari and Kili Climb experiences. Additionally, Trek2Kili is a certified Responsible Travel Company, working with KPAP (Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project) to ensure the fair and ethical treatment of the Kili team. Let me say, the porters and Kili team are magical and deserve every single extra dollar of your tips!! I could barely drag myself up that mountain let alone tents, tables, chairs, food, supplies, etc... you get the idea. Only book with companies who work with KPAP!
See my full review of both experiences below:
SAFARI:
Our safari driver, Josephat, was kind, funny and truly became our friend during our 5-day journey together. With his expertise and knowledge of the animals and the landscape, we saw The Big Five (!!) but more than that, we learned so much about every single animal and bird we encountered, and he took us to a small Maasai village so we could learn more about the people and explore their way of life. 'Jose' never tired of answering our hundreds of questions (literally, LOL), and was very passionate about sharing little bits of trivia and info about all of the animals. We got super lucky and even found a pride of 19 lions (yes - 19 my friends!), and our car was right in the middle of them. It was one of the most exhilarating experiences of our lives! We would most recommend focusing your time on Serengeti (our favourite) and the Ngorogoro crater game drive, as they are the most beautiful and we were the most lucky in terms of which animals we encountered. We HIGHLY recommend Josephat for your safari adventure with Trek2Kili - we miss you and your jokes already Jose!! :)
Trek2kili created a custom itinerary for us throughout the safari, and we stayed in a different lodging each night, which was also cool to experience. We stayed at KUBU KUBU Tented Lodge (HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Saw the sunrise over the Serengeti here as we ate breakfast, and its beauty brought tears to my eyes), Ang'Ata Tented Camp (very cool for a night if you want something mote rustic and with more of a real camping feel and to hear the animals walking through your camp *note, our hot shower consisted of a single delicate stream, so be warned that you really are roughing it here LOL*), SERENA LODGE NGORONGORO (definitely more of a luxury style hotel lodging, one of the best hot showers of my life, and incredible views into the crater) and Pembeni (extremely relaxing (napped like a lion in the sun here), more of a mix between a rustic and luxe feel).
We will always remember our Safari experience, and can safely say this was one of the best trips we have ever had!! Thank you Jose!
KILIMANJARO CLIMB - 7 DAY MACHAME ROUTE:
Our Kili climb - how to begin to describe such a wild experience? First I will say that this was the hardest thing I've ever done. But the longer I am away from the mountain and back at home, the more I miss the mountain and realize how deeply rewarding this accomplishment was. My husband successfully summited Kili on the Marangu (Coca-Cola) route 10 years ago, and convinced me that even I, the least outdoorsy certainly least mountaineering type I know, could also do it and would love it. Alas, we chose to climb this blasted mountain on our honeymoon, of all times. (Anyone who has already done a summit night will laugh that this was our honeymoon choice, ha). I would not have made it up this mountain without our incredible Trek2Kili team - that is for certain. Our 2 guides, Riojas (DJ RAJA!!) and Paulo, and the incredible team of porters who carried the majority of our gear and all of our camping equipment, our 'pilot' who made sure we had a clean lovely toilet tent, and our chef and waiter (yes, you have fresh hot meals cooked for you and served to you ON A MOUNTAIN...pretty amazing right?!) - you are the reason we summited Kili, injury-free, with smiles on our faces (except for Summit night, I can safely say I did not "smile at the rocks" on Summit night... LOL).
Raja and Paulo were two of the warmest, most caring and wonderful guides we could have ever asked for. When I was struggling, they did everything in their power to keep me moving. They sang to me, Raja played Bob Marley on his bluetooth speaker so I would focus on jammin' instead of on dropping into the deadly valley of rocks below should I take 1 misstep on The beloved 'Breakfast Wall'... They let us take as many rests and go as Pole Pole as we needed to, to make sure we achieved our goal of making it to summit. Despite struggling so much to make it to Stella on summit night, at the top, I definitely shed a couple tears and gave everyone huge hugs, thanking them from the bottom of my heart for helping me drag myself up... you helped me push myself past what I ever thought possible. AHSANTE SANA <3
I know I was fully crying as I said goodbye, I will never forget you and the Trek2Kili family, thank you for making our honeymoon so special and truly unforgettable.
For your next adventure in Tanzania - hire Trek2Kili <3
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Email Tammy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best kili hike and Safari
Trek to Kili provided superb service and took care of us the entire time from booking to getting home. Very trustworthy and great communication. As for the hike itself, all 5 of us made it to the summit!! Their staff of guides and porters took excellent care of us all the way up and down the mountain. We loved the entire journey. We added a 2 day Safari that was a great way to celebrate our successful climb. Highest recommendation for Trek to Kili!!
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Email Dominick | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Best company to climb Kilimanjaro with!
This was my first trip to Tanzania and I cannot recommend coming to this country and utilizing Trek 2 Kili enough. From picking us up at the airport, shuttling us around Moshi, and organizing our entire trek up the mountain they had us fully taken care of. We did the 8 day Rongai route and had a group of 12. All 12 people were fully taken care of and hit their goal on our trip. The food was so delicious and our accommodations , tents, and gear that was rented was of the highest quality. Our guides made sure everyone was safe the entire time but also took the time to teach us Swahili, educate us on Tanzanian culture, and teach us more about the wildlife and going up the mountain. Our lead guides all had dozens (if not hundreds) of summits and were well equipped for any situation. I don’t often write reviews but I will go out fully on a limb to say this is one of the best companies and travel experiences out there. Don’t hesitate and compare with other companies just go straight with Trek 2 Kili and finally come see one of the best countries on earth without any stress or hesitation. 10/10 review.
Update:
My summit certificate was lost, so I reached out to Trek2Kili. They sent another one out to me immediately and communicated the entire way through to ensure I got it.
The best company in all of Africa and for sure to climb Kilimanjaro!
Do not hesitate to use them they have gone above and beyond for me and everyone I know that has used them
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Email Cristi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING!!!!
We decided to do the Kilimanjaro Trek and the 3 day Safari with trek2kili because they are fully licensed, insured, and I had an adventure of a lifetime!!
Every day on the mountain is different. Some days were very challenging, but every day was so worth it. AND I was honored to meet such amazing people during this journey - the porters (that carry equipment and large duffle bags, prepare camp and always willing to hold your hand), the guides Andrew and Amnnaay kept me on a pole pole, slow, slow mode with big smiles on their faces, and thanks to that I summited Kilimanjaro feeling great and strong.
Every single member of the trek2kili team were amazing from the cooks that prepare fresh nutritious meals 3 times a day, and pack snacks for you, our host, Izungo, who gives the best hugs and brings you hot water for washy, washy and hot drinking water for tea, coffee or hot chocolate while you get ready in your tent. The admiration I have for these beautiful people is UNMATCHED.
The Safari guide Octavian went above and beyond, he is experienced and extremely knowledgeable, he took us to the best spots to experience wildlife and all the majestic creatures in their natural habitat, we saw 43 lions. We were even lucky enough to see all of the big 5 - the African Elephant, African Buffalo, Rhino, Leopard, and Lion.
Thank you Trek2kili and Aventure Discover Tanzania, I will cherish this experience forever!
Email Jen | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great team - highly supportive
Even before the trip began, the communication with Trek2Kili team was great. On the mountain, we were incredibly well supported - from health checks to amazing food. The overall value of the trip was great - could not imagine having done this trip with anyone else.
BEST KILI COMPANY!
Trek2Kili is the greatest guide company there is. From the moment you meet the team you instantly feel like family. The team goes above and beyond to make your dream come true and make it to the rooftop of Africa! I love my guides Andrew and Amnaay! The porters work so hard, the food is incredible on the mountain and I always felt safe and welcome. An incredible journey it was to the top and I love Trek2kili forever!
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Email James | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Once in a lifetime experience!
We had an incredible trip with Trek2Kili! From when we touched down in Tanzania and received an efficient airport transfer to our hotel, to the trek up Kilimanjaro itself, and a safari afterwards, we couldn't have asked for a better team. Our guides (led by Conrad and Fortune!) and team of porters on the mountain were knowledgeable, supportive, and a lot of fun, and our safari guide (Josephat) went out of his way to give us a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Would highly recommend traveling with Trek2Kili!
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Email Carly | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trek2Kili offers amazing tours and treks that provide the best customer experience, hands down.
Customer experience and value are top notch with this company. We found we were able to squeeze in a day-long safari the day before we left for our Kili trek, and Iza made it happen with less than 24 hours notice. Our hiking trek to Kili was extremely special—the whole crew made us feel like family. We ended our journey with a coffee farm tour. This is a local business owner who promotes the people and culture of Tanzania lovingly and responsibly.