Kilimanjaro Select
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2023)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $150 to $800 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
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Email Gavin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Safe and reliable
The whole journey was very relaxing. The team leader was very professional. He successfully took me to the top and saw the beautiful sunrise. The food cooked by the chef was also very suitable. Everyone in the whole team was very good. He had a lot of care for us. Thank you very much for the help of the team and helped me realise my wish to reach the top. I also hope that the company can develop better and better.
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Email Louis Deng | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
excellent tour guide I have ever seen，without him I can not reach
nice trip，like whisky，first exhausted，later enjoyed
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Email Francisco Vigo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best way to reach the summit and enjoy the journey!
We just came back down after reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro. There were five of us, ages 40 to 65, and we arranged everything through Kilimanjaro Select.
My review is very clear: this is the best company if your goal is to truly enjoy the mountain experience with highly professional guides.
The focus is on professionalism and a real connection with the mountain, not on a Disney-style, cheerleader tour like some other operators offer. I highly recommend this company and the team they work with.
The route, acclimatization days, and guides are perfectly suited for anyone to reach the summit.
I’ll be back!
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Email Irene | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable and trustworthy
I highly recommend traveling with this company if you want to successfully reach the top of Kilimanjaro. Experienced guide, excellent food, comfortable huts (for Marangu route).
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Email Carrey | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
awesome
My experience with Kilimanjaro Select was exceptional. The attention to detail and professional service made the entire process seamless. Whether you're booking a trek or enjoying their premium products, the quality is top-notch. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a reliable and authentic Tanzanian experience. A solid five-star service!
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Email rita | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
hospitality,professional,smart,
Godlisten is genuine and sincere friend, I got a best price,and the team,they are the best of best
Reply from Kilimanjaro Select
Posted on Sep 7, 2026Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for your kind words! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Kilimanjaro Select Safaris.
We are especially happy to hear that you found Godlisten genuine, sincere, and supportive throughout your journey. Your kind words mean a lot to him and to our entire team.
We are also delighted that you were happy with our hospitality, professionalism, service, and value. We always do our best to offer our guests a memorable experience at a fair price while making them feel well cared for.
Thank you once again for choosing Kilimanjaro Select Safaris and for recognizing the dedication of our team. We truly appreciate your trust and recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Tanzania again in the future!
Warm regards,
Kilimanjaro Select Safaris
Amazing trip
Enthusiastic staff and experienced guides who makes my dream come true. Really thankful to them
Reply from Kilimanjaro Select
Posted on Sep 7, 2026Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience with us!
We are truly happy to hear that our enthusiastic team and experienced guides helped make your dream come true. Knowing that our efforts contributed to such a special experience means a lot to everyone at Kilimanjaro Select Safaris.
Thank you for trusting us with your adventure and for your kind words. We sincerely appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back to Tanzania again for another unforgettable journey!
Warm regards,
Kilimanjaro Select Safaris
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Email Beatrice | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Amazing 🤩
An amazing safari with the best driver Tuma🥰we saw the big 5🤩
Reply from Kilimanjaro Select
Posted on Sep 7, 2026Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🤩
We are so happy to hear that you had an amazing safari and enjoyed your time with Tuma. We are especially glad that he helped make your experience memorable and that you were able to see the Big Five! 🦁🐘🐆🦏🐃
We truly appreciate your trust and recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Tanzania for another amazing adventure in the future! 🥰
Warm regards,
Kilimanjaro Select Safaris
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Email Dan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kilimanjaro Select is a professional tour operator offering excellent mountain hiking and safari.
I had an absolutely fantastic trip across Tanzania booked through Kilimanjaro Select, and I cannot recommend them highly enough.
This operator works with many Chinese travellers, which was really convenient for me. I reached out to the owner after arriving in the country, and their fair pricing and well-organised staffing made me confirm my Kilimanjaro climb straight away. Our climbing guides were incredibly responsible. I suffered badly from altitude sickness with almost no appetite during the hike, but they kept motivating me and took amazing care of me. I truly wouldn’t have made it to the summit without their support.
Right after our mountain expedition, they seamlessly arranged a 7-day shared safari for me. The owner offered excellent rates, including one of the cheapest hot air balloon safari prices I researched locally. I was lucky enough to get Tuma as my safari guide, who turned out to be the highlight of my wildlife tour.
Tuma is passionate, professional and reliable. We went out for full-day game drives daily from morning till evening. We saw every animal on our bucket list. He has an eye for spotting hidden wildlife and shared extensive knowledge about animal habits, acting as a walking wildlife guidebook. He also knew all the best photo spots with ideal lighting and helped us capture countless stunning photos.
Their customer service extended far beyond our scheduled tours. When I needed transport from Arusha to Moshi after the safari, the team gladly assisted me. The owner responds very quickly via WeChat and is always available to solve any problems at any time.
If I ever return to Tanzania, I will book with Kilimanjaro Select without a second thought. They are trustworthy, great value for money and deliver an outstanding experience overall.
Reply from Kilimanjaro Select
Posted on Sep 7, 2026Thank you so much for this incredible and heartfelt review. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share such a detailed account of your experience with Kilimanjaro Select Safaris.
We are especially happy to hear that our Kilimanjaro team supported and encouraged you throughout the climb. Reaching the summit is a great achievement, and we are proud that our guides were able to give you the care, motivation, and support you needed along the way.
It is also wonderful to know that you enjoyed your 7-day safari, and a special thank you for your kind words about Tuma. We are very proud of his passion, professionalism, and ability to spot wildlife and share his knowledge with our guests. We will certainly share your feedback with him.
We are also grateful that you appreciated our flexibility, fair pricing, quick communication, and support beyond the scheduled tours. For us, looking after our guests from the beginning of their journey until they leave Tanzania is an important part of our service.
Thank you once again for trusting Kilimanjaro Select Safaris with both your Kilimanjaro climb and safari. Your recommendation means a lot to our entire team, and we would be absolutely delighted to welcome you back to Tanzania whenever you decide to return.
Until then, we wish you many more adventures and unforgettable journeys!
Warm regards,
Kilimanjaro Select Safaris
Email Alvin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value, run by the owner directly, and the guide Tuma makes the whole trip
After doing this safari, my honest takeaway is that the real difference between companies comes down to your guide. Once you are inside the Serengeti, almost everyone has the same Land Cruiser, so what shapes your experience is the driver and guide: how professional, knowledgeable, brave, accommodating, and friendly they are, and how good their English is. On that front, my guide Tuma was fantastic. Knowledgeable, easy to talk to, great English, and he went above and beyond every single day to get us close to the animals and into good photo positions. He also understands photography, which mattered a lot to me. Whenever I brought out my zoom lens, he would cut the engine so the vibration would not blur my shots. A real pro. Honestly, about 70% of my recommendation comes down to my experience with Tuma, so if you book with this company, ask for Tuma.
A few words on the company itself, because the structure is part of the value. Kilimanjaro Select is big in Tanzania and in the Chinese market, but they have not pushed into the US market because of the advertising cost here. The upside is real. Prices are fair, and the operation is local, so you talk to the owner directly instead of paying for agencies and flashy marketing. The owner is candid and honest. We were not familiar with local tipping norms, so we just asked him directly, and he gave us a straight answer.
The food deserves its own shout-out. Having a chef with you is a real advantage when you stay in campsites, especially for travelers from Asia. Our chef knew how to cook for an Asian palate, and the meals were consistently excellent. There were several moments where other groups looked over at our table and said our food looked delicious. We watched other groups eating cold sandwiches and bread while we had hot, fresh meals. That difference clearly comes from the company's experience catering to Chinese guests.
The whole thing is essentially full service from the moment you land to the moment you leave. You can also build your own custom itinerary. You tell them what you want, they come back with a new quote, and it is easy. I extended my tour from eight days to nine, and they even gave me a free extra hotel night and dropped me at the airport at the end. They take care of everything in between.
One small wrinkle: I booked a private tour, but the day before the tour started, they told me another traveler would be joining me. The overall experience was good, and they gave me a generous discount, but it wasn't communicated in advance, so it felt a little abrupt at the start.
Overall, this was a great experience from beginning to end. I would happily book with them again on a future trip to Tanzania, because I trust their experience, and the value is hard to beat. Just make sure you get a good guide. If you trust my word, contact Kilimanjaro Select and ask for Tuma. You will have a great time.
Reply from Kilimanjaro Select
Posted on Sep 7, 2026Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review of your safari with Kilimanjaro Select Safaris.
We are especially grateful for your kind words about Tuma. He is a very dedicated guide, and we are delighted to hear that his knowledge of wildlife, photography, professionalism, communication, and attention to detail helped make your Serengeti experience so memorable. We will certainly share your wonderful feedback with him.
We are also very happy that you appreciated our local operation, flexibility, honest communication, and the possibility of creating a customized itinerary. Our goal is always to make each trip personal and to provide good value while taking care of our guests from arrival to departure.
Thank you as well for recognizing our chef and porters. Providing fresh, delicious meals and taking good care of our guests is an important part of what we do, and we are especially pleased that you enjoyed the food throughout your safari.
We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the private tour arrangement. We understand that any change to the original arrangement should be communicated clearly and in advance, and we are grateful for your understanding. Your feedback helps us improve our communication and planning for future guests.
Most importantly, we are thrilled to know that you had a great experience overall and that you would happily travel with us again. Your trust and recommendation mean a great deal to our entire team.
Thank you once again for choosing Kilimanjaro Select Safaris, and we sincerely hope to welcome you back to Tanzania in the future. And of course, we will be happy to have Tuma ready for your next adventure!
Warm regards,
Kilimanjaro Select Safaris