Zanzi Trekking and Safaris
- Office In:
- 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:
- Price Range:
- $230 to $1,000 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
The best hike with Isaack and Naomi
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!
Email Ross | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A phenomenal Kilimanjaro experience
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
KR
Email soyoung | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
happily recommend Zanzi Trekking and Safaris
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! 😊
CN
Email Scarlett | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Marvelous
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!
Email Chaim | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable and Professional Kilimanjaro Operators
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
DE
Email Lara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely reliable and focused on the needs and wishes of the customers
I booked, as a solo travler, a „6-day Northern Parks Safari with
Migration“ with Zanzi in September 2026. We went to Tarangire Np, Serengeti Np, Ngorogoro and Lake Manyara Np. Every place has his very own character and is absolutly worth seeing (i just would not advertise Lake Manyara with the ‘tree climbing Lions ’, so that no false hopes are raised. There are other highlights, such as hot springs, which could be highlighted).
Our mixed group was so lucky to have had Aron as our Driver/Guide and also Erick as an additional Guide. These two gave our Safari a very personal, special and fun touch, i loved it. They always did their very best to fulfil our wishes, and whilst Aron was able to concentrate on the road, we were able to ask Erick all sorts of questions about animals, people, cultur, the local area and everything we were interested about.
As a vegetarian, the food had not that much variety, but it was daily delicious and enough.
After my safari, I had some free time in Arusha, during which Restituta showed me round. She took care of the planning and had great recommendations for what to do and was generally always available throughout the whole trip. Everyone I’ve met at Zanzi has always provided me with excellent service; i have felt very well looked after and welcomed.
One thing i would change: driving up from central Serengeti to the Mara River in Northern Serengeti to see the Great Migration and on the same day back is too much time spend in the car, just driving main road. I would recommend to stay at least one night in nothern Serengeti to increase the chance to see the Great Migration, or skip the trip to the northern part and spend the valuable time in central Serengeti at a game drive.
Asante sana to everyone involved - You have enriched my life with so many wonderful and unforgettable moments!
SE
Email Karl | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari trip with Zanzi Trekking and Safaris.
Me and 2 of my friends went to a 2 day safari trip accompanied with our guide Aron who is working for Zanzi Trekking and Safaris.
One day in Sangiri, one day in Engorongoro.
Im really happy with the experience. The guide was great, nice, honest and well-trained. The payment went smoothly and so did the traveling, hotell and overall logistics.
Me and my friends had an exeptional time and all three of us can 100% agree this was a great experience and nothing to regret.
I would definitely recommend Zanzi Trekking to help organize your safari trip.
SE
Email Valter | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari with Aron
Me and my two friends booked a two-day safari and had the amazing opportunity to meet our incredibly competent guide Aron. With a genuine passion for all species, Aron provided us with amazing knowledge about everything we wanted to know. Also, we had an amazing stay at a safari camp site, where we had the opportunity to watch an amazing sunrise and have a long dinner together with our guide. We had a very cozy time hearing about his life and his passion for his job, and because of him, we had a vacation we will never forget!
SE
Email Albin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An operator with good communication and does the best for the clients comfort.
The safari was amazing! We had a guide named Aaron that was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about all the animals and their different behaviors. It felt like Aaron really like his job and did everything he could for the client, although, not to much. He let us have our own time so it was well weighted between the guide and the privacy. We could really trust the guide because of his knowledge and we felt safe. He also wanted us to see the most we could in the parks and we sure did. We got to see loads of animals and learn very interesting things about the behavior and small details we otherwise wouldn’t have known. A great experience!
CA
Email Angel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great team, good staff, very competitive prices
We travelled with Zanzi in July 2026 and had an amazing time. Communication with them was smooth, and they helped answer a lot of our questions when planning! We climbed Kilimanjaro via the 7-day Machame Route and did a 4-day Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro safari as well. Staff (guides, porters, cooks) were amazing throughout and went above and beyond to make our time in Tanzania special. We joined a group public tour for Kilimanjaro but were only 2, and for Safari, we had 4 more people with us in the car. The Zanzi team also helped us plan the itinerary and were flexible and understanding. This package was also the most value for money. I did research and spoke with many different companies, but Zanzi gave the best quotes. Restituta also went out of her way to make my stay safe and uncomfortable. I highly recommend booking with Zanzi Trekking and Safaris!
