10 Cultural Tours in Kilimanjaro National Park That You Shouldn't Miss

April 26, 2022 Rebbecca Marino

Centering around massive Kilimanjaro (Africa's highest peak and the world's tallest free-standing mountain, rising to nearly 20,000 feet), the national park protects the area above 8,850 feet. On ascent, the mountain's foothills morph into lush forests, serving as home to elephants, leopard and buffalo. Further up are moorlands covered in giant heather, then alpine desert land. Higher still come the ice and snow that make Kilimanjaro famous. Hikes to the top (Uhuru Peak) take six to seven days.

1. 7 days Mt Kilimanjaro,Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro, Serengeti NP, Lake Manyara NP

African Pangolin Safaris
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Enjoy Seven Days Safari visiting five different location includes: Day trip to Mount Kilimanjaro (Trekking starting from Marangu gate to Mandara Hut), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Lake  Manyara NP and Ngorongoro Crater. In this trip you will have a big chance to spot big five. This Camping Safari trip includes free airport transfer on arrival.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, National Park fees, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup, Tourist 4x4 vehicle with open roof

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Anything not mentioned above.

Reviewed By vvrdoljak1

We booked a day tour with African Pangolin Safaris. They were very responsive and organized a tour for us only one day ahead of our inquiry. It was a wonderful experience! Our tour guide and driver was Yunus. He is very knowledgeable of both animals and plants and the Mikumi Park and area in general. The road and traffic from Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi is very busy and crowded and the travel takes some time and effort - Yunus also did that part like a pro, always calm and careful. I wholeheartedly recommend African Pangolin Safaris, great agency and great people!

2. Bike Trip Around the Base of Kilimanjaro 360

Oclaa Adventures & Safaris
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Cycle around the base of Africa’s tallest mountain and highest volcano. This is a bike trip like no other! This adventure takes us through solitary rainforests, fertile fields of crop and through wild, dry acacia rich savannah, which is the home of the Maasai. The tracks around the cloud shrouded, snow-capped roof of Africa are mainly dusty, sometimes rocky, with a few asphalt roads. We spend a night in a Maasai cultural village to get to know their customs, songs and dishes. # of Days: 6 Total Distance: 370km Path: Off road & paved road Highlights: Amazing scenery, Maasai culture, wildlife can be seen

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, All Fees and Taxes, Support Vehicle , Snacks & Fruits , All 3 meals a day ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner , Complimentary 3ltrs of mineral water ( per biker), Accomodation before & after the trip , Camping gear like ( Tents, Sleeping mats, Chairs and Tables , Oclaa Adventures T-shirt , Tour Guide(s) Bike mechanic, Driver & Cook , Tour guide equipped with a Pulse Oximeter, used to take blood-oxygen level readings of clients, Complete First Aid kit (for use in emergencies only

Exclusions: Compulsory tips for Guide, Bike mechanic, Driver and Cook, Sleeping bag, (You can rent if you don’t have when you arrive in Moshi), Items of a personal nature, Entry visa for Tanzania ., Health requirements, Personal medicine, Optional but highly recommended travel and medical insurance.

Reviewed By EgAlx

It was one of the best experiences in my life. Everything was well organized, we did a 4 days Cycling Adventure from the sides of Kilimanjaro to Tarangire with our guide Humprey and the driver guide Octavian. We real enjoyed the trip, accomodation at all places we went was great and comfortable, meals was also delicious. The bikes we used was good too though we are not the good bikers but wasn’t worries as we had a support car with us all the way and back to Arusha. On the last day it was another megical day for us as we visited Lake Manyara Park, this was the day that we spent our day on the Safari jeep while enjoying the game in the park. We got to see alot of animals and we witnessed a hunt by two lionesses, it was magical. We strongly recomend this company to our family, friends and everyone who will interested with Tours in Tanzania.

3. Chagga Villages in Mount Kilimanjaro Cycling Day Trip

Market Street, Market St, Tanzania One Bike Tanzania
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the thing make this tour unique is that you get a chance to experience the real culture of chagga tribe and also get to interact with the locals while explore the surrounding nature

Inclusions: Lunch, Use of bicycle, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Soda/Pop, Private transportation

Reviewed By SBElTurco

We highly recommend touring with OneBike. In the planning stages, OneBike staff were excellent communicators who were flexible and accommodating in tailoring a 3-day tour to meet all of our goals. The trip itself exceeded our expectations on every front by combining biking with a traditional safari and cultural program. It was amazing to bike amidst safari animals, interact with local people and learn about Maasai culture. A wide range of cyclers can partake, even kids, because those who want a break can ride in the support vehicle. Hillary and Octavian were friendly, professional, knowledgeable guides who shared fascinating information about the area's flora and fauna as well as the local and tribal cultures, while Octavian was an experienced, careful and safe driver. We stayed in beautiful lodges with comfortable accommodations and delicious, locally grown food. If you like biking and outdoor adventures and want to have a new experience that is a twist on traditional the safari, go with OneBike!

4. Comb;(Rongai 7 days + 3 Days safari)

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In the flawless national parks of Tanzania, Mother Nature is at her most crude and amazing. Magnificent lions, panthers, cheetahs and elephants meander nimbly along old fields, while red-shrouded Masai warriors watch out for their groups and the hover of life unfurls in an interminable movement.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, 3 night of accommodation (before and after safari)3 Meals per day, Mattress, table, Chair, PillowPrivate safari guide

Exclusions: Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.), Meals not listed aboveTips to the guide/driver and any items of personal nature

Reviewed By christophk907

After friends had told us about their Kili trek we got hooked on the idea of our own trip to Tanzania to climb that famous mountain. The guide of the trek we had been told about also had taken the bold step to create his own company - Kili Land Adventures. So we decided to seize the opportunity and contacted Kili Land Adventures about our tour. Their planning efforts started immediately and we were presented with a tour plan (Lemosho route) that we felt was very sensible and tailored to our abilities. A packing list was provided and many more details via email. The trip itself was very much at stake during the Covid-19 times, but in the end we could travel to Tanzania using Qatar Airways. Our hike onto Mount Kili was an unforgettable experience. Our crew of guides, porters and one cook were the kindest and most supportive people imaginable. They cared for us very, very well; they judged our progress on the mountain and proposed favorable modifications to the tour plan to optimize our use of time and to ensure good progress on our way to the summit. In the end we had some "difficulties" only on the summit day (which was to be expected), but all the other days went very smoothly thanks to the crew's diligent planning of our acclimatization. And finally, we made it to the summit, all four of us, just as planned! It was difficult (I won't lie about that!), but in the end we felt safe and confident, throughout the summit day. The guides were very generous in answering all of our (many!) questions and patiently waited for us to take hundreds of photos. I have the highest respect for the people of our crew, be it the guides or the porters, these guys are some of the toughest persons on this planet. Let me add that after our Kili trip we also went on to some days of safari (Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti). Our safari driver-guide was suggested and hired for us also by Kili Land Adventures (although the guide does not work directly for them). This guide was extremely motivated, kind, and knowledgable, and therefore the whole safari was absolutely on par with our unforgettable Kili trip. So if you consider traveling to Tanzania, do yourself a favor and contact Kili Land Adventures to work out a plan for you. You will be a happy customer ...

5. Full day Kilimanjaro local experience, waterfalls and Hot Springs

Africa Pathways Expeditions
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Get immersed in authentic Tanzanian culture while enjoying the best outdoors around mount Kilimanjaro, this full-day tour is ideal for travelers seeking authentic local experience while visiting the best attractions in the area,this itinerary is designed specifically to offer high chances of seeing and photographing mount Kilimanjaro, by starting early in the morning and ending late afternoon this guarantees a high chance to view mount KIlimanjaro in different backgrounds. Meet the coffee boys, these local guys will assist you to make your own cup of coffee in a traditional way, taste local coffee barista and learn more about Tanzanian coffee, we will enjoy local meals,drinks and fruits. and in afternoon we will visit Kikuletwa hotsprings for swimming and relax.This comprehensive tour also includes round-trip transportation from your Arusha hotel, plus lunch.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, 12 hours tour, Lunch, 1.5L of Drinking water, Entry fees - Materuni waterfalls, Entry fees - Kikuletwa hotsprings

Exclusions: Drinks, personal expenses , accomodation

Reviewed By SMartine1995

Had a great experience doing the one day hike at Kilimanjaro. Saw the wonderful nature in kilimanjaro National Park and a had super guide with a lot of experience.

6. 7 Days Machame Route

kili team adventures

The Machame route, also referred to as the Whiskey route, is one of the most popular routes on Kilimanjaro and a favorite for us. Machame route is one of the highest summit success rates given the topography and nature of the route which allows climbers to “trek high & sleep low” hence making it a more favorable route for acclimatization

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.2 nights of accommodation in Moshi.Park entry fees,

Exclusions: FlightsLaundry (Available at hotel)Personal items and toiletriesTips for guides, porters and cook

7. 8 days Lemosho Route

kili team adventures

The Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate. Our company specializes in guiding on the Lemosho route. Most of our clients climb Kilimanjaro using this route and they consistently report that they loved it. Thus, Lemosho is highly recommended.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast

Exclusions: Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after climb.– Travel insurance– Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charges $ 70 for the entire trek.– Flights, Laundry (Available at hotel)– Personal items and toiletries– Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain http://www.kiliporters.org/tipping_recommendations.php

8. Comb: (7 day's Rongai Route +4 day's Safari)

Kili Land Adventures

When you book your trip with us, you will organize every aspect of your holiday. We do not subcontract trips, the whole itinerary is to be done by ourselves. Due to this reason, you will get the real knowledge from the professional local guides from the Airport, Mt Kilimanjaro, & Safari

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport., 4 Season mountain tents, Transportation to & from the mountain gate, 3 meals daily while on the mountainFiltered water throughout the trek

Exclusions: Flights,Items of a personal nature, Laundry Services, A doctor for the group, Tips to mountain crew/safari

Reviewed By christophk907

After friends had told us about their Kili trek we got hooked on the idea of our own trip to Tanzania to climb that famous mountain. The guide of the trek we had been told about also had taken the bold step to create his own company - Kili Land Adventures. So we decided to seize the opportunity and contacted Kili Land Adventures about our tour. Their planning efforts started immediately and we were presented with a tour plan (Lemosho route) that we felt was very sensible and tailored to our abilities. A packing list was provided and many more details via email. The trip itself was very much at stake during the Covid-19 times, but in the end we could travel to Tanzania using Qatar Airways. Our hike onto Mount Kili was an unforgettable experience. Our crew of guides, porters and one cook were the kindest and most supportive people imaginable. They cared for us very, very well; they judged our progress on the mountain and proposed favorable modifications to the tour plan to optimize our use of time and to ensure good progress on our way to the summit. In the end we had some "difficulties" only on the summit day (which was to be expected), but all the other days went very smoothly thanks to the crew's diligent planning of our acclimatization. And finally, we made it to the summit, all four of us, just as planned! It was difficult (I won't lie about that!), but in the end we felt safe and confident, throughout the summit day. The guides were very generous in answering all of our (many!) questions and patiently waited for us to take hundreds of photos. I have the highest respect for the people of our crew, be it the guides or the porters, these guys are some of the toughest persons on this planet. Let me add that after our Kili trip we also went on to some days of safari (Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti). Our safari driver-guide was suggested and hired for us also by Kili Land Adventures (although the guide does not work directly for them). This guide was extremely motivated, kind, and knowledgable, and therefore the whole safari was absolutely on par with our unforgettable Kili trip. So if you consider traveling to Tanzania, do yourself a favor and contact Kili Land Adventures to work out a plan for you. You will be a happy customer ...

9. Marangu Waterfalls, Coffee Farm & Cultural Tour

Moshi Tours & Transfer

Experience life on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and visit Marangu, a quaint village that offers a fascinating insight into the lives of the Chagga people. The village itself is located in the foothills of Africa’s tallest mountain, about 40km from Moshi town.This one-day tour takes in various natural and cultural sites on the surrounding slopes. Highlights include: Waterfalls – Make a splash in the mountain water of Kilimanjaro and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding valleys. Chagga Museum – The Chagga culture and history can be explored by visiting the museum. There are several exhibitions including a reconstructed thatched Chagga house. Underground Chagga Tunnels – These were used by the Chagga people to hide themselves from the enemies during clan wars. Coffee and Banana Farms – Visit coffee farms and a local home where you can enjoy local dishes and learn the traditional process of preparing coffee from bean to cup. Local Chagga bars and drink the traditional beer.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, Bottled water, Experienced guide, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Personal items, Gratuities / “tip” for guide/driver

Reviewed By RaimoWormisto

I met nick on my stay in Moshi. One of the nicest person I was lucky to enough to met in Tanzania. Nick has huge knowledge when it comes to Moshi area and what there is to do. If you want smart and happy induvial like Nick to help you with anything dont hesitate to ask.

10. Comb: (Kilimanjaro 7 day's Machame +4 day's Meru)

Kili Land Adventures

At Kililand Adventures, our top priority are our clients, along these lines we take care in ensuring all the gear we use on Mt Kilimanjaro and Meru is of a high caliber and kept up to the extremely most noteworthy guidelines to guarantee it will endure the rigors of adventure travel.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport .Pre & Post Trek accommodation at Selig Hotel, Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees and 18% VAT on tour fees & services which cost nearly 55% of the total cost charged., 4 Season mountain tentsSleeping MatsTransportation to & from the mountain gateProfessional mountain guides, cooks and porters

Exclusions: Flights, Items of a personal nature, Laundry Services, A doctor for the group, Tips to mountain crew

Reviewed By christophk907

After friends had told us about their Kili trek we got hooked on the idea of our own trip to Tanzania to climb that famous mountain. The guide of the trek we had been told about also had taken the bold step to create his own company - Kili Land Adventures. So we decided to seize the opportunity and contacted Kili Land Adventures about our tour. Their planning efforts started immediately and we were presented with a tour plan (Lemosho route) that we felt was very sensible and tailored to our abilities. A packing list was provided and many more details via email. The trip itself was very much at stake during the Covid-19 times, but in the end we could travel to Tanzania using Qatar Airways. Our hike onto Mount Kili was an unforgettable experience. Our crew of guides, porters and one cook were the kindest and most supportive people imaginable. They cared for us very, very well; they judged our progress on the mountain and proposed favorable modifications to the tour plan to optimize our use of time and to ensure good progress on our way to the summit. In the end we had some "difficulties" only on the summit day (which was to be expected), but all the other days went very smoothly thanks to the crew's diligent planning of our acclimatization. And finally, we made it to the summit, all four of us, just as planned! It was difficult (I won't lie about that!), but in the end we felt safe and confident, throughout the summit day. The guides were very generous in answering all of our (many!) questions and patiently waited for us to take hundreds of photos. I have the highest respect for the people of our crew, be it the guides or the porters, these guys are some of the toughest persons on this planet. Let me add that after our Kili trip we also went on to some days of safari (Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti). Our safari driver-guide was suggested and hired for us also by Kili Land Adventures (although the guide does not work directly for them). This guide was extremely motivated, kind, and knowledgable, and therefore the whole safari was absolutely on par with our unforgettable Kili trip. So if you consider traveling to Tanzania, do yourself a favor and contact Kili Land Adventures to work out a plan for you. You will be a happy customer ...

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