On the rooftop of Kenya (Point Lenana)
Tilman Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $700 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Jason & Fenia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable Mount Kenya experience. Tillmans Safaris truly exceptional!
From the very first exchange, we felt completely at ease. Communication with Charles, the director of Tillman Safaris, was excellent from start to finish — thoughtful, clear, and reassuring. He consistently made us feel that everything was under control and carefully planned. And that feeling proved absolutely right. From our pickup in Nairobi to the very last moments of the trek, everything was flawlessly organized and ran smoothly.
Tillmans Safaris is the ideal company for people who genuinely love the mountains — those who care about the experience itself, not just reaching a summit. What also mattered deeply to us is that this is a truly ethical company. The guides and porters are treated with real respect and fairness, and this is not just something said — it’s something you feel every day on the mountain. For us, that made the experience all the more meaningful.
The equipment provided was excellent: very warm sleeping bags, a solid tent that easily withstood a full night of rain, and high-quality walking poles. Everything felt reliable and well chosen, allowing us to focus fully on the beauty of the climb.
And then there is the team, who turned a great trek into an unforgettable one.
Leonard, our lead guide, was simply outstanding. He is kind, calm, deeply knowledgeable, and always smiling. He has that rare ability to make you feel both safe and inspired at the same time. His pacing was perfect, and thanks to his experience and attentiveness, altitude issues were minimal and we summited comfortably. He genuinely went above and beyond every single day.
Taylor, the chef, amazed us daily with generous, hearty, and delicious meals — far better than we ever expected on a mountain. On top of that, he was a joy to be around: warm, friendly, and always positive.
Nelson, Alan, and Jacob, our porters, were wonderful people and fantastic companions on the trail. Strong, kind, and full of good humor, they made the long days lighter and more joyful. By the end of the trek, it truly felt like we were climbing with friends — and we are proud to now call them exactly that.
A heartfelt recommendation: book the full 5-day trek from Chogoria to Sirimon. It makes a real difference for acclimatization, and the Chogoria Bandas, where you spend the first night, are absolutely magnificent — one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever slept in the mountains.
Without hesitation, this was the best trekking and climbing experience we’ve ever had. If you want an authentic, ethical, and deeply rewarding Mount Kenya experience, Tillman Safaris is the company to choose.
We also booked a 3-day safari in Samburu with Tillman, which was equally wonderful. Samburu turned out to be the perfect park to visit at that time of year, Sopa Lodge was excellent, and we saw an incredible number of animals — including a truly magnificent leopard. Our driver was also fantastic.
We are deeply grateful to the entire Tillmans team. If Mount Kenya is on your mind and you want an experience that is beautifully organized, genuinely human, and unforgettable, book with Tillmans Safaris. You will be in the very best hands.
Email Philip and Kuria Hybrids | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellence service, knowdge and dedicated staffff
My Son and I had all we need for oir Mt Kenya Hike. The Guide was knowledgeable and supportive . The 5 support were freindly
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Email Lukas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent organization, communication and support during the trip
Our experience with Tilman Safaris was wonderful – even before our arrival, Charles answered all our questions promptly. We were accompanied to Point Linnea on Mount Kenya by a team of five very friendly gentlemen, and the food was plentiful and delicious. Everything was well-prepared, and the welcome with hot drinks was very pleasant and helped us warm up after a rain shower. Even when last-minute changes were necessary, a good solution was found with great dedication. Highly recommended!
CZ
Email Veronika | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice hike, great weather, amazing food
I was surprised how big our team was and also our food was more than great. No problem at all with vegetarians. Our guide knew a lot about flowers and animals and was helpful. They lent us warm sleeping bags, so we weren't cold even at the highest altitudes. That was great, and our tent was waterproof and the mattresses were comfortable. I recommend bringing headache medicine with you because of the altitude.
But I would love to get more detailed list of things to carry with me. For example water filter would be nice to have because rivers and lakes as a water source are not safe enough for me. Also guide should have first aid kid with him not in the office and also weather forecast I think is important to check every day in mountains. Last but not least, I think that every company should carry a shovel for toilet needs. At every campsite, people go "in the bushes," and all campsites look accordingly. This is even the case around the lake from which drinking water is then taken. I think this needs to be changed.
CH
Email Oliver | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
“I couldn’t recommend them more! Everything—from communication to logistics—was incredibly smooth. Our trek on Mt. Kenya was fantastic. The whole team was warm, friendly, and great company. They shared lots of interesting information about the local flora and fauna, and the meals were both delicious and abundant. Even when I struggled with altitude sickness, they were exceptionally supportive and attentive. I’d absolutely book with them again!
DE
Email Clara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible experience, professionally organized.
Our experience with Tilman Safari was great. From the moment we got in contact with them, they were very responsive and provided multiple options for our mount Kenya trek. We got picked up in Mombasa and met the group on the way. Our two guides, Anthony and Leonard were very prepared and extremely nice. We were a group of 6 people and enjoyed every single day. I would recommend this experience to anyone! Make sure to bring a day backpack on top of your normal backpack. Last but not least, be aware that tipping is expected (it might be different from your country of origin).
CH
Email Caroline | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Reliable guides,well- organised and extremely fun experience!
We had an incredible time hiking Mount Kenya. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish, and the atmosphere within the group was amazing. Our two guides were not only very experienced and reliable, but also genuinely fun to be around, making every part of the trek enjoyable. The porters were equally fantastic: super friendly, supportive, and always bringing great energy to the team. Even on the toughest day the summit push, they looked after us so well, encouraging us, checking in constantly, and making sure we reached the top safely and confidently. Truly an unforgettable adventure!
DE
Email Philipp | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great organisation, super fun porters and guides, very knowledgeable.
Great experience, super beautiful hike. The guides and porters are well equipped and experienced. The food was great and always perfect prepared. Even with a height sickness they managed the situation very well and brought me safe to the next hut. Cool experience, really recommendable.
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Email Marion and Markus Sparer | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We get frends!!!
Tillman Tour trys to get your journey es comfortable as possible. All meeting times were perfect, the guide Bernard and the porters were so perfect in there work. The transfer from airport Nairobi and back was very comfortable and in time. The guide respect our wishes and we reached the top without problems. Thank for all this amazing experience
DE
Email Philipp | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Mount Kenia Tour
Charles organised our tour perfectly from the pickup to the dropoff. For the mount Kenia hike we a whole team with guides, a cook and porters. Everyone was very kind and wanted to ensure an unforgettable experience. Our guides were very knowlegeable and told us a lot about the wildlife and plants of the National Park. We camped surrounded by beautiful nature and even spotted an elephant in the camp after the first night. Also the food was very delicious and exceeded our expectations. Overall, we can highly recommend Tilman Safaris.