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Kwesa Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2005)
- Member Of:
- KIATO, MNRT, NCAA & TLTO
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $165 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Email Martina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I am more than satisfied with Kwesa Tours and their services during my trip to Kilimanjaro!
I am more than satisfied with Kwesa Tours and their services during my trip to Kilimanjaro! I wholeheartedly recommend them. You will not be disappointed!
From our very first meeting, everyone was so kind and friendly, making me feel as though we had known each other for years.
They picked me up from the airport without any problems and took me to their cosy hotel in Moshi (Kilibase Hotel), where I was able to get plenty of rest both before and after the climb.
I originally chose the Marangu Route, but after discussing my preferences with them, they happily changed it to the Machame Route at no extra cost. This route suited my expectations much better, and I am truly grateful to them for being so accommodating.
The entire trek went smoothly, and I was amazed by the breathtaking scenery, which changed constantly along the way — from lush rainforest to a rocky landscape with almost no vegetation. We often joked and laughed together, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable.
The food prepared by our cook was absolutely delicious! They even prepared separate gluten-free meals for me, which I greatly appreciated.
The porters did an incredible job carrying our heavy backpacks, tents, food, and all the other equipment. Somehow, they always managed to get ahead of us, set up the tents, and prepare our meals before we arrived at camp. It was truly amazing to watch them move so effortlessly with heavy loads on their heads and see how quickly they progressed to make sure everything was ready for us on time.
And, of course, a huge thank you to my personal guide, Bryson, who helped me through the most challenging steps of the climb and supported me all the way to the summit before sunrise. It was an absolutely unforgettable experience to witness that beautiful sunrise above the clouds at such an altitude.
On our way down, we laughed so much and had wonderful conversations, just like old friends.
Once again, a heartfelt thank you to Kwesa Tours for helping me fulfil a dream that began 16 years ago, when I first saw Kilimanjaro.
CN
Email Joy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Overall good, but tons of effort required to confirm/resolve the details upon arrival
I have to say that overall experience is still good. But I spent serious effort managing key details that deviated from the contract significantly. For hotels (other than the kili-base hotel they owned), I recommend that you put in the contract that they email you the invoice within a week after you sent in upfront money.
The major flaw in Kwesa's service was that they did not quite stick to the contract. None of the deviations (technically breach of contract) were due to force majeure. Rather, every incident was Kwesa-caused, foreseeable, and the worst part is that none was communicated to us ahead of time. So imagine how pissed I was. These issues were eventually resolved to our satisfaction after I sat down the owner Edward for a pretty serious talk. But it would only earn them a 4 star at the best.
The two of us (both females) booked a PRIVATE 6-day Kili-climbing tour, and a 3-day safari tour with them. We sent in upfront money (20% of total) for the entire trip more than a month ahead of time.
We arrived at the hotel(also the kwesa office) around 3 am. we planned to start climbing the next day, so we planned to spend the whole day chill around Moshi. around 9/10-ish am, Edward caught us on the way going into the city center and said that he wanted to have a meeting with us, during which we found out: 1) he thought we would climib kili on that day, not the day after as we contracted. 2) he added an Austrilian girl to "tag-along" with us. After stating that we departs tomorrow, and our tour was private. Edward agreed that things should go as we planned. He also promised the other girl would have her own team, which turned out to be a total lie. He basically sold the team we paid for a second time to the girl. We ended up liking the girl. but when we returned to the hotel, we and the girl both complained to Edward. His attitude for making up for his operational mess was not bad. we ended up getting some money back, and I think she did too.
This was when I realized Edward can be full of BS. So I hammered him about the safari details esp. the hotel we contracted. Just as we suspected, he didn't book the hotel (serengati classic view) we paid for. instead he booked a lower-class hotel and tried to slip past us (no meantioning whatsoever till that moment), and then tried to persuade us it's a good choice. I took out the contract and told him how serious breaching of contract was, and the consequence is severe, and I didn't accept anything less than SCV, and if SCV is sold out, I need something at least as good as SCV. He agreed, and did what I requested. Our safari trip was great, mainly (by some serendipitous miracle) due to the guide who happened to agree to be hired by Edward for this trip. Edward was BS'ing again by putting his apprentice a 17-year-old, in the car to learn from our guide, and dared to tell me that I should tip him as a guide. I complete ignored his words and gave the kid 0 tip to make a point.
We still think the overall experience is postive, because the safari guide was really great, knowledgeable, honest, transparent, and considerate. The kili-climibing team was also quite good:
1.the assisstant guide is a really honest hard-working guy who actually helped us along the way. ( Lead guide is the same person as Edward, dishonest when a problem was spotted, but not as much, generally OK)
2. the cook was really good. we had hot lunch every day.
3. the waiter who was also a porter was really caring for us. I left him two new water bottles and some hiking nutrition packs.
4. the porters and guides provided a supporting and naturally happy mellow vibe, which mentally made our days easier.
5. the stuff they used were not new, nothing fancy, but comfortable. food was all locally sourced. but we had no GI problems for 6 whole days, which testified for the quality of the goods and the preparation.
6. the price was fair.
AR
Email Micaela | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Exceptional Kilimanjaro Experience with a highly professional, well-organized, and caring team
My partner and I chose the 7-day Machame Route with Kwesa Tours, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience!
From the very beginning, communication was exceptional. Edward provided us with all the information we needed before our trip, answered our questions, and helped us prepare for the expedition.
We reached the summit of Kilimanjaro on October 12, 2026, with an amazing team supporting us every step of the way.
A very special thank you to Haji, our guide, for his professionalism, extensive knowledge of the mountain, and, above all, the care and attention he gave us throughout the entire expedition, especially on summit day. His constant support and guidance made us feel safe and well looked after during every stage of the climb.
The food was delicious throughout the trek, and drinking water was available at every camp. The level of organization was truly impressive, from the chef and his assistants to the porters. Every member of the team played an essential role in making the expedition run smoothly. A huge thank you to all of them for their hard work and dedication in helping us make this dream come true!
Each day was very well organized. We started early with an excellent breakfast, followed by the day’s trek and a hot lunch upon reaching the next camp, with some time to rest afterwards. In the afternoon, we enjoyed tea and popcorn before dinner. These little comforts are especially appreciated after several hours of hiking in the mountains!
After dinner, Haji conducted a daily health check to see how we were feeling, measure our oxygen saturation, and check our pulse. This regular monitoring, along with his advice and explanations, gave us great peace of mind and confidence as we ascended to higher altitudes. We then had a detailed briefing about the following day’s itinerary, so we always knew what to expect.
Thank you, Kwesa Tours, for helping us achieve one of our biggest dreams and for making the experience so special through your professionalism, dedication, and genuine care. We are taking home unforgettable memories and immense gratitude for the entire team.
We highly recommend them to anyone planning to climb Kilimanjaro. You will be in great hands!
Kwesa Tours is a professional, caring, and reliable local family-run company whose exceptional team
KILIMANJARO – MACHAME ROUTE! 🏔️
An absolutely unique and unforgettable experience!
The service provided by Kwesa Tours was excellent, from the friendliness and attentiveness of the entire staff to the organization of logistics and meals.
A very special mention goes to our guide, HAJI, an exceptional person who, with great professionalism, dedication and genuine warmth, guided and motivated us to achieve our ultimate goal: REACHING THE SUMMIT OF KILI!
However, this achievement was not the result of one person’s efforts alone, but of an entire expedition team: our assistant guide, cook, camp assistant and porters. Every one of them worked incredibly hard and showed us such kindness and willingness to help that they became an essential part of our summit success.
Each day began with a good breakfast and a new trekking stage ahead of us. Along the trail, we always had water provided by the team. Whenever we reached our destination, we found our camp already set up and our food waiting for us: delicious, varied meals that were completely unexpected at such high altitudes!
In the afternoons, we enjoyed tea and popcorn, and by 6 p.m., dinner was ready. After dinner, our guides would come by to review the day, check our health by measuring our oxygen saturation and pulse, and explain the next day’s stage and planned schedule. That was how each day came to an end, with everything organized so we could rest and recover our energy.
Beyond their professionalism, we really want to highlight the incredible human qualities of the entire team: their generosity, warmth and constant willingness to help. Choosing a local, family-run company also made the experience even more meaningful, as it was a small way of giving back for everything they gave us throughout this journey.
KWESA TOURS, THANK YOU SO MUCH!
We wholeheartedly recommend them! They didn’t just help us reach the summit of Kilimanjaro; they made the entire journey an unforgettable experience.
YOU MADE OUR DREAM COME TRUE! ❤️
Email Jake | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service with a very fun group!
Overall amazing experience! I had Bryson as my guide and he was excellent. He spoke great English and was super fun. Made summiting very easy and safe.
DE
Email Koon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
2 days safari tours with kwesa
We had a great time with our guides babu and douglas in tarangire national park and Ngorongoro crates. We planned and booked this last mins with Kwesa as we managed to complete kilimanjaro trek earlier than the original plan. Kwesa was flexible and trusted us enough to proceed the trip even not having received our card payment on their end (card payment might take some days especially on the weekend). In general, i highly recommend kwesa.
DE
Email Willie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Experienced crew with customised feedback
I am extremely happy to have done Lemosho Route with Kwesa Company. When you do an adventure like this one, you need to go with a crew who understands your particular needs and know you are putting your life in their hands and I am glad I did it. Amazing experience, unforgettable hike and of course some nice pictures for Instagram.
I also booked two days safaris with them and I saw ffour of the big 5 just two meters away from me. A lion just in front of you is an experienced that you cannot forget simple as that.
NL
Email Quinn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
Great Safari and experience
The guide and driver helps is very good to make the safari great
Email George | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service on and off the mountain
Kwesa tours is been excellent value for money and whilst still feeling like a premium service. We did 7day Machame rotue where we were very well catered for. They keep you well fed on the mountain and the guides we had (Haji, Tuliza, Abu) were knowledgeable, professional and entertaining with good English. It was noticed we had a better ratio of guides than larger groups which was very useful.
The company also supported our time in Tanzinia outside of kilimanjaro by providing guides and travel into town and trips to the local hot springs which was appreciated.
I would recommend this company to my friends
DE
Email Nico | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Guides, Great Experience and great Food
Had a great experience to summit Kilimandscharo. Guides were super nice and friendly. Every Equipment could be borrowed.