An African Journey Like No Other
kiliclimb Africa Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 50-100 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- IATA, TATO, Tanzania Tourist Board, TANAPA, BRELLA, NCA & KIPAP
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $180 to $550 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Hendrik | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He was an experienced driver with a perfect sense for the animals movement.
We had a great time with kiliclimb. Organization and communication were perfect. The booking was easy. We got picked up at our hotel, the accommodations were quite nice, the tour guides were experienced and really friendly. Even the food was incredibly good. We did the Tarangire>Serengeti>Ngorongoro 4-day tour, camped in the serengeti and saw all of the big five.
Would definitely recommend Kiliclimb!
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Email Julian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional, very nice and good organized.
For us it was the best possible experience for a very fair price. The food was great and the guides were really nice. The camps were clean an well maintained.
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Email Katja | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience
I had such an amazing experience and can absolutely recommend this safari! Everything was very well organized from the beginning, and I felt comfortable and taken care of throughout the entire trip.
The safari itself was honestly unforgettable. I saw so many incredible animals and beautiful places, and our guides were absolutely amazing – very friendly, knowledgeable and always made sure we had the best possible experience.
As a solo traveler, it was also really important to me to feel safe and comfortable, and I definitely did the entire time. Everything from the organization to the accommodation and the safari days went smoothly.
This was one of the highlights of my trip to Tanzania and an experience I will never forget. Thank you so much for making these days so special! I would 100% recommend booking with them. 🦁🐘🤍
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Email Shelley | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Personalized service that really cares to make the best trip for each customer
When we researched various companies, we looked at reviews and we always try to pick a local smaller company. The quick response time was impressive, and we really felt like the listened to what we wanted.
We were really not prepared for the number of people on the team that would support our climb of Kilimanjaro. It was humbling the care and effort of all the support people, and the owner himself. It really was a team effort and to have the smiling supportive team, feeding us fresh healthy food really made the difference of us making it to the top. If you are an early morning person, I would highly recommend booking a private group, as you will have the chance to climb without anyone else on the trails. We had regular health checks... the guides were in touch with the office on a regular basis in case we needed anything. I cannot say enough about Moses, Janet, Ismael, Samwel, Paulo, Pascal, Abi, Meshack, Musa, Yassin, Tony, Lomanyani, Thomas, Happson and Jeremiah for their hard work and smiles throughout the journey.
We followed this experience with a private safari to celebrate our 35th Anniversary. Our guide Logan, worked hard to ensure we saw the big 5, plus other animals we really wanted to see. An anniversary lunch in the middle of the Serengeti was so amazing! The company went above and beyond - even made personal anniversary t-shirts and an anniversary cover for the spare tire cover!
It really is a leap of faith to send the deposit, not knowing if it is real or a scam - but our conversations with Janet made us feel comfortable enough to book with Kiliclimb. Looking at the costs of these adventures initially seemed high to us. Once we experienced the climb and safari, we could see how much extra work goes on behind the scenes - it really is great value for what you get. When it came to the tips at the end, first - we were not aware of how many porters would be helping with our climb. As other people wrote in reviews - they are worth the suggested amount and more. They work so hard - you leave and they take down the site - they pass you on the trail carrying so much stuff, with a smile on their faces, and when you arrive at your next site, it is all set up ready to go. Bringing up extra food throughout the experiences to make sure ingredients are fresh....The whole experience was money well spent and I would highly recommend this company to others.
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Email Gertjan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic tour operator in every way!
We had a very nice experience, even though the car broke down, it was all fixed very fast! This tour operator does a excellent job to satisfy you in any way! And if there is any problem they will fix it fast and professionaly!
We had also great guide and the accomodations where very Nice! 100% recommend Kiliclimb!
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Email Bo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very kind, helpfull. He knows everything
It was amazing!
3 beautifull parks, saw a lot of animals (the big 5!)
Everybody in Kiliclimb are so kind and helpfull. When you need them, they are there for you!
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Email Ab Khamis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing time.
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We had an absolutely amazing safari experience! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized and we couldn’t have wished for a better adventure.
The highlight was definitely seeing the Big Five in their natural habitat. It was an unforgettable experience to get so close to these incredible animals and witness the beauty of the African landscape.
A special thank you to Logan, who made our safari even more enjoyable. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Logan knew exactly where to go and was very patient, giving us plenty of time to enjoy and photograph the animals. His passion for wildlife really made a difference and added so much to the experience.
We saw so much more than we expected, and every moment felt special. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and a memory we will cherish forever.
We would highly recommend this safari to anyone visiting Tanzania looking for an unforgettable wildlife experience. And if you are lucky enough to have Logan as your guide, you are definitely in good hands!
Thank you for an incredible day! 🦁🐘🐆❤️
Email Danny | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
High class.
We are stoked.
We just climbed Kilimanjaro to the peak, & it was a peak experience for my new wife & I.
This is our honeymoon trip, & we couldn’t be happier.
I’m from Australia, & I’ve never done any hiking like this before. I’ve never owned hiking boots, thermal layered clothes, or a puffer jacket.
I’m letting you know that if you’re a generally fit person, you can get up this mountain. (You will need those layers & clothes though).
The most genius thing I noticed our guides - Samwell & Freddy - doing, was sticking to the rule of “poley poley - slowly slowly.”
We walked in single file behind 1 of the guides at all times. Small steps. None of our group had major acclimatisation sickness at all. No one vomited. And I really think it’s because we were moving deliberately slow, so we can stay in the game until the end. (We did also take the acclimatisation pills of course. Half at brekky, half at lunch).
We took Machame route - which is 7 days total. It’s not the easiest route. It’s a fun one, & feels like the right amount of time to acclimatise.
The meals were amazing. More food than I expected, & to a higher standard than I assumed. My wife & I are vegetarian, & the chef - Paulo - didn’t miss a beat with making us enough beans, rice, oats, vegetables, fruit, eggs, even veggie pizza that my partner said is “the best pizza she’s ever had.” And we were 4000 meters high, & porters had carried the ingredients up that mountain for us.
Paulo if you’re reading this. You’re 1 in a million. We miss your smile. If you open a restaurant, we’re flying here to visit. (We hope your wife finds out that you can cook one day 😉).
Jonathan served us every day. He was our morning alarm, gently saying “Habari za asubuhi,” & bringing us tea or hot chocolate in bed every morning. They call it “beddi tea.”
He heated water for us & brought it to us every morning, & every evening.
We thought we were going to use wet wipes all week, so this was a blessing. (Remember to bring a quick-dry towel).
Jonathan even came to the peak with us on summit day, bringing extra water, tea, & biscuits.
Seriously, what a human being.
Big thing: There was a portable toilet.
Are you serious, Dan, I hear you saying. Yes. Jeremiah carried a portable toilet on his head, with a little tent that goes around it, for the whole 7 days so that we had a private place to go to the bathroom.
Again, this was unexpected, & relieving.
Now, tips. In Australia we’re not a tipping culture, so I was shocked when I found out that tipping money is EXPECTED as part of the process. To me, I’m like, “The employer should pay the staff,” but I’ve come to understand the culture of cash, & how far this money can go for community here. I know that we’ve just paid the school fees for a lot of family members of our porters that went up.
Every porter & guide has stories about funding their way through school by going up the mountain as a porter when they could. Or paying for their brother, sister, niece, nephew etc.
And the calculations for the tips were shocking to us. It basically doubled the price of the trip.
Guys, pay it. They’re worth every penny. Just calculate it into the budget. When you see what these guys do for you, you’ll want to give it.
We were 3 people (our new friend Maggie from Germany was also with us).
And that means we needed 13 porters, 2 guides, & 1 chef. A lot of people.
The WEIGHT determines the amount of porters. A porter is only allowed 20kg on their heads (not including their own backpack). That’s food, water, tents, toilet, & more.
We highly advise getting to know your porters by name. They’re a blessing. I had a notepad in my pocket all week, & started writing names, & lyrics to Swahili songs from the start.
- Kili Climb songs more than every other crew on the mountain. It was a vibe. We weee part of it. Always singing. I genuinely think the songs got me up the mountain.
It gave my mind something to focus on.
Pasco, thank you for being such a great camp manager, singer, & friend.
Noeli, young Sam, Christian, Riziki, thank you for being smiley & bringing that happy young excited spirit to the camp.
Baraka, Daniel, Abdullah, Sudi, Abraham, thank you for being strong like lions nguvu kama simba all week. You made it look seamless, the way you’d carry anything & run, made me feel like if there was an emergency, you could save the day without breaking a sweat.
I’m beyond impressed.
I already have friends asking me if I’d do it again, because they’d like to do it, but not alone. So I do think I’ll be coming back one day.
I felt your love before you guys even said it. And when we cried at the top of the mountain, & said that we love you, we meant it then, & we still hold that love for you now & forever.
Thank you a thousand times. We didn’t know how special this would be. 🙏🏼
Email Lyndsey | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Haroon was amazing, friendly and super informative.
We done the two game drives and waterfall walk. We feel so lucky to have seen the animals we saw, giraffes, lions, rhinos. The team at kiliclimb safaris made everything so easy. With WhatsApp check-ins we were able to keep in touch and ask any questions we had! Highly recommend, what an amazing experience!
Email Emma | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our tour operator was amazing and so friendly !
Our experience when on the safari was nothing short of amazing, we were looked after and cared for well from on the tour itself to afterward in evening. The food was cooked amazingly and everyone was so friendly, I would highly recommend!!