Category Hiking & Trekking

Tanzania · HIKING & TREKKING

15 Hiking and Trekking Trips in Tanzania, Compared

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Operators run these 15 hiking and trekking trips at very different standards for very similar money. Each one below carries its current price, its length, and what you get for the difference, so the cheap option and the right option are easy to tell apart.

8-Day Small-group Lemosho Kilimanjaro Summit Trekking

8-Day Small-group Lemosho Kilimanjaro Summit Trekking - Arusha Logistics: Hotel Pickup, Gate Check, and a Clear Start

1.8-Day Small-group Lemosho Kilimanjaro Summit Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $2,895Our pick

8-day Lemosho Kilimanjaro trek from Arusha with small-group guidance, transfers, included camps, and a midnight summit to Uhuru Peak.

“Professional, timely, and accurate information throughout the booking process and through completion of trek and safari. Guides, Good Luck (100% summit success) and John were professional, experienced, knowledgeable, and concerned for Read more”

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Mountain Kilimanjaro Day Hike

Mountain Kilimanjaro Day Hike - Marangu gate: where the official start sets the tone

2.Mountain Kilimanjaro Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $267

A private day hike up Kilimanjaro’s Marangu Route to Mandara Hut from Arusha or Moshi, with wildlife and picnic.

“We had the most wonderful time with Zac and Elisha. They arrived early to our hotel and we had a smooth drive to the mountain. The car was very comfortable and spacious. During the hike Zac was extremely attentive, caring, and encouragRead more”

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Private Full Day Hiking Experience to Marangu Route

Private Full Day Hiking Experience to Marangu Route - Arusha to Marangu gate: pickup and the first checkpoint

3.Private Full Day Hiking Experience to Marangu Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $260

A private full-day Marangu Route hike from Arusha, trekking to Mandara Hut, with lunch, water, and a relaxed return.

“I recently joined a full-day hike along the Marangu Route with Private Full Day Hiking Experience, and it was absolutely incredible! The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we were comfortable throughout the journey. The scRead more”

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Private Kilimanjaro Hike 7 Day Lemosho Route

Private Kilimanjaro Hike 7 Day Lemosho Route - Day 1: Lemosho Gate to Big Tree Camp through Lemosho glades

4.Private Kilimanjaro Hike 7 Day Lemosho Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $2,450

Private 7-day Lemosho Kilimanjaro hike from rainforest to Uhuru Peak, with camping gear, meals, oxygen support, and Moshi hotels.

“Climbing Kilimanjaro with Nafika Tours was an unforgettable journey. As a local company, they are incredibly well-organized, professional, and truly understand what you need to succeed. From the very beginning, I felt I was in safe handRead more”

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4 Days Mount Meru Trekking

4 Days Mount Meru Trekking - Day 1: grasslands to Maio Falls, then Miriakamba Hut tea

5.4 Days Mount Meru Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $1,000

Four days up Mt. Meru from Arusha with hotel transfer, armed ranger safety, meals and park fees, plus sunrise crater summit views.

“Very reliable company, everything worked very well from the initial information request through to drop off at hotel after the Mount Meru hike, good mountain guide (Gideon), good cook (Samual), good and friendly porters, good team spirit in tRead more”

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Best Kilimanjaro hiking day trip tour with Kilinge Adventures

Best Kilimanjaro hiking day trip tour with Kilinge Adventures - The hike up to Mandara Hut: the climb you can actually finish

6.Best Kilimanjaro hiking day trip tour with Kilinge Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $100

A 10-hour Kilimanjaro day hike from Moshi up the early Marangu Route to Mandara Hut, with wildlife, guides, and packed lunch.

“No doubt a nice hike through the mountain forest to the Mandara huts, yet not much different from hikes through other nice forests around the world. But you are not likely to spend 200$ in total elsewhere (transfer, guide, entrance fee, tips) aRead more”

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4 days Best experience Kilimanjaro Hike, Serengeti &Ngorongoro

4 days Best experience Kilimanjaro Hike, Serengeti &Ngorongoro - Materuni Village, coffee, and the Kilimanjaro view day

6 Days Serengeti Safari(hiking waterfalls &coffee tour)

6 Days Serengeti Safari(hiking waterfalls &coffee tour) - Serengeti Two-Day Plan: Better Chances Than One Long Drive

9.6 Days Serengeti Safari(hiking waterfalls &coffee tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $1,250

6-day north circuit safari from Arusha with Tarangire elephants, 2 Serengeti days, Ngorongoro crater, Lake Manyara, plus Materuni waterfalls.

“David is the best safari driver in the world. Full stop! Book with him and you won't be disappointed. We saw half of Tanzania's animals thanks to him. Very knowledgeable about wild nature and awesome spirit. Despite having travelled the world, my safari with him was probably the best experience I have had so far. Highly recommended!!! we love you David”

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#1. Best Kilimanjaro Day hike Tour-Machame Route-ISMANI

#1. Best Kilimanjaro Day hike Tour-Machame Route-ISMANI - Getting there: Moshi transfers, Arusha pickup, and the full-day rhythm

10.#1. Best Kilimanjaro Day hike Tour-Machame Route-ISMANI

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 47 reviews · 12 hours · from $115

Machame Route Kilimanjaro day hike from Moshi with boxed lunch, water, and hotel transfers. Entrance fee extra.

“Climbing through the rainforest of Mount Kilimanjaro via Machame Gate was an unforgettable adventure. From the very first step, the energy of the mountain was incredible — misty forest trails, towering trees, and the sounds of nature all around. My guide, Babusha, made the experience even more special. His knowledge of the forest and its unique plants was impressive. He didn’t just lead the way — he brought the mountain to life with his explanations and passion. It felt like a true exploration into the wild. Challenging, exciting, and deeply rewarding. A fantastic day on Africa’s highest mountain — I couldn’t have asked for a better guide or a better…”

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Best Kilimanjaro Adventure 7 days Machame route Trekking

Best Kilimanjaro Adventure 7 days Machame route Trekking - Day 2 to Shira Camp: Ridgelines, rocky steps, and a camp with a strong base

11.Best Kilimanjaro Adventure 7 days Machame route Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $1,200

7-day Machame route Kilimanjaro trek from Moshi with camping, full meals, and a summit sunrise attempt.

“I highly reccomend Victor and Tyson, who work for Thomas who is an incredible guide and manager, for the Machame Climb. I am not a physically strong person by any means, but I really wanted to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro for my 30th birthday. Read more”

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Kilimanjaro 7 Day Private Trekking Experience

Kilimanjaro 7 Day Private Trekking Experience - Moshi Start to Machame Gate: Why the Setup Matters

12.Kilimanjaro 7 Day Private Trekking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $3,120

7-day private Kilimanjaro trek from Machame to Uhuru Peak with acclimatization stops, midnight summit push, full crew support, and meals.

“Climbed mount kilimanjaro through machame route with this friendly company located in moshi.The driver arrived early at the airport and he was helpful and drove us to our hotel in snow view before starting our 7 days treking the next morning.IRead more”

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Arusha: Napuru Waterfalls Guided Hike

Arusha: Napuru Waterfalls Guided Hike - Village walking before the forest reserve quiet

13.Arusha: Napuru Waterfalls Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 39 reviews · 4 hours · from $50Best value

Napuru Waterfalls hike from Arusha with a local guide, village walks, forest river crossing, and a small-group pace.

“Brilliant! Frank was a great guide, very knowledgeable about the plants and wildlife The waterfall itself is stunning and the walk clambering over rocks and across the river was a lot of fun”

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8 Days Kilimanjaro Hike via Lemosho Route

8 Days Kilimanjaro Hike via Lemosho Route - Getting to the trail with pickup and Moshi lodging already handled

14.8 Days Kilimanjaro Hike via Lemosho Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $2,350

8-day Kilimanjaro Lemosho hike on the west side, Shira Plateau acclimatization, Lava Tower lunch, sunrise summit, and Mweka descent.

“We booked the 8-day Kilimanjaro climb via the Lemosho Route with Nafika Tours, and it was an amazing experience! Our guides, Inocent and Musa , were simply wonderful. They were always there for us, checking how we were feeling, sharing Read more”

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Mount Kilimanjaro Day Hike Through Marangu Route to Mandara Hut

Mount Kilimanjaro Day Hike Through Marangu Route to Mandara Hut - Marangu Gate in the morning: permits, briefing, and first steps

15.Mount Kilimanjaro Day Hike Through Marangu Route to Mandara Hut

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $265

Kilimanjaro day hike on the Marangu Route to Mandara Hut from Arusha. Rainforest, mist, lunch at altitude, and Maundi Crater.

“Had an amazing Kilimanjaro day hike via the Marangu Route with Kanje Grand Tours! The journey from Arusha was smooth and well-organized. Our guide (William) was knowledgeable, friendly, and supportive throughout the hike. The scRead more”

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