Experience Tanzania with Chiefs Tours
Reach the peak of Kilimanjaro and explore Tanzania’s wonders with our experienced team, delicious food, and personalized service. We prioritize your safety and ensure an unforgettable adventure at a competitive price.
Who we are
We’re passionate about making it possible for a lot of people to enjoy unforgettable experiences in Tanzania. Whether you’re dreaming of conquering Kilimanjaro or embarking on an exciting safari adventure, we’re here to ensure your journey is exceptional from start to finish plus your trip is affordable.
Chiefs Tours was founded by Adidas Ngowi, a passionate Tanzanian tour guide with a deep love for his country’s rich culture, diverse landscapes, and abundant wildlife. He wanted to showcase this beauty and wonders to as many people as possible.
Adidas’ vision was to create a tour company that not only showcased these wonders but also prioritized responsible tourism practices and gave back to the local communities. Today, this vision remains at the core of everything we do.
where do like to go
“Explore Tanzania’s most captivating experiences—each destination offering something unique and unforgettable. Embark on a thrilling safari to witness the iconic wildlife roaming through vast landscapes, venture to the pristine beaches of Zanzibar for sun, sand, and Swahili culture, or challenge yourself with a trek up Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. Whether you seek adventure, relaxation, or discovery, Tanzania has it all. So, where will your journey take you next?”
Four reasons to choose Chiefs Tours
Expert Guidance & Unwavering Support
Our highly-trained and experienced guides are not only knowledgeable but also passionate about sharing their expertise. They'll answer your questions patiently, provide encouragement throughout your journey, and ensure your safety is always a top priority
Delicious Cuisine & Personalized Service:
We believe delicious, nutritious meals fuel unforgettable adventures. Our expert chefs prepare a variety of high-quality dishes throughout your trip, catering to any dietary restrictions you may have. Our attentive staff goes above and beyond to ensure your comfort.
Unforgettable Experiences & Unmatched Safety
Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a first-time visitor, we design unique itineraries tailored to your interests and ensure every detail is carefully planned. Safety is paramount at Chiefs Tours.
Competitive Prices & Transparent Communication
We understand that budget is a crucial factor when planning a trip. That's why we offer competitive prices with clear and transparent communication. There are no hidden fees or surprises .
Explore our Kilimanjaro packages
Kilimanjaro Join Group
“Join an adventurous group of climbers from around the world as you embark on a journey to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro! This join-group tour is perfect for solo travelers, couples, or friends looking to experience the thrill of Africa’s highest mountain in a supportive, guided group setting. Share the challenge, the stunning landscapes, and the unforgettable triumph of reaching the Roof of Africa, all while making new friends along the way. No matter your experience level, our expert guides ensure a safe and exhilarating climb.”
Explore our Safari packages
Our Customers Speak
Maxim K
2024-09-19
Amazing!
Great trip to Kilimanjaro! Guys are very professional, always support, good meals, show us great places and the most important - we had reach the top under their manage, special thanks to Robert and Emanuel ! Fully recommended!
Tyler P
2024-08-07
6 Days - Machame Route
I had a wonderful experience with Adidas and Chief Tours. He is a great communicator, and I felt very taken care of. My guide, Josephat, was personable and knowledgeable. The whole team was friendly, experienced, and positive. I’d definitely climb with them again!
Grant
2024-08-03
Awesome staff very responsible..
In August 2024, I climbed Kili with Chief Tours. First and foremost, everything was meticulously planned; according to Adidas, the owner, everything always happened when it was supposed to. Additionally, you can rent equipment straight from him, which is wonderful because I spontaneously decided to hike a mountain while traveling through Africa. I have nothing negative to say about this firm. Chief Tours is who I would definitely go up Kili with again.
Rosarico C
2024-08-03
A Memorable Safari!
An amazing tour company! I had two safaris with my buddies, and we had an excellent driver/guide. Thanks to our guide's expertise, we were able to view incredible wild animals up close without disturbing them. After that, we started our incredible eight-day trip up Mount Kilimanjaro. From the warmth and assistance of our porters to the skill and understanding of our guides, our team demonstrated expertise from beginning to end. There were twice-daily health checks, amazing food, and these people knew everything there was to know about the mountain. With particular gratitude, Adidas for your courtesy. For the town pick-ups and drops, as well as to our brave driver Dilli. Nothing presented too much difficulty for.
Eric klein
2024-08-01
An amazing tour company!
I joined the group with two other hikers, all by myself. The crew was really kind and amiable. Nicolas made a fantastic tour leader. He made the effort to see to it that everyone was alright. Joyce was the only female porter in our group. She was incredible. Adidas, the proprietor, was accommodating and very kind. Before heading to the airport, he drove us back to the motel where we had spent the night before the hike.
Hemraj M
2024-07-30
The best are Chife's Tours.
I recently returned from Tanzania, where I had the time of my life. Amazing individuals. I was really fortunate to reserve both my safari and Mount Kilimanjaro with Chief's Tour. I felt like I was in the family because of how nicely Adidas and his family looked after me. Everything was expertly arranged. The folks at Adidas are fantastic! I had an amazing time climbing Kilimanjaro and going on a fantastic safari. The best are Chife's Tours.
Phulishone
2024-05-28
If at first you don’t succeeed try try again
This saying has brought new meaning to me. In December (see previous review) my wife e and I weren’t able to complete a goal we have had for a a few years now. We left Kilimanjaro disappointed and a little defeated but quickly realized with some changes (including the time of year) and refocus we could succeed. On February Feb 11th we both sumitted the tallest free standing mountain in the world fighting mental and physical challenges along the way. We chose to use the same tour operator (Chiefs Tours) and guides as we did on our first attempt because they did everything right (including supporting our decision to turn around and not put us in further danger). They all possess an amazing spirit and a way at looking at life that compels you to want to be better. They use the saying pole pole over and over to remind you to go slowly (which is one of the keys to success to summit) along with some of their other sayings like drink water and eat (like a nagging mother) but your mind and body make different choices on the mountain and they are there to ensure you find success. What I learned on the way down is that pole pole applies to everything in life. If you take it slowly you will achieve all your goals. I don’t think I can adequately describe in words the experience. That is something each person needs to decide if it’s for them and do. I can say, time of year makes a huge difference as our first attempt was during the rainy season while we had what I considered perfect weather in February. I can also say that it truly takes a team (one team one dream, one dream one team was something we would repeat often together). Our guides, Jackson and Frank, porters and chef all played a huge role in our success and I in awe of the jobs they have and the lifetime memories they help so many make. Jackson literally carried me down a portion of the mountain because my legs just stopped doing what my brain wanted them to. They push when they have to and listen when they need to. We are also trying to spread organ donation awareness. Being a living organ donor doesn’t mean you can’t still chase your dreams and find success in either achieving them or learning from coming up short. But it does give someone else the chance to try to achieve their’s. So please consider being a living organ donor and at the very least share stories of people looking for an organ donation on your socials.
Phulishone
2023-12-22
Chief’s Tours is the right choice for your Tanzania adventures!
Our trip to Kilimanjaro was 4 years in the making and Chiefs Tours supported us the entire time up until a difficult decision but there is summit in our future and I can’t wait to do it with chiefs!4 years ago I watched a video about climbing Kili and decided it was something I wanted to do. I started reaching out to a few well reviewed companies and Chiefs tours was the most responsive and reasonably priced.Our planning got interrupted by some surgeries and covid but the entire time adidas (owner/operator of chiefs) always was responsive and willing to adjust with our schedule.We finally made it a reality this December. We were greeted at the airport after realizing one of our bags didn’t make it. Adidas took our lost baggage ticket and said this was his problem now. Ended up our bag went on to Zanzibar and adidas had it back at our lodge later that night!The lodge we stayed at (kilele) was comfortable and perfect for before and after our climb. We were served wonderful food and drinks by cheerful and helpful staff.That day, adidas and our guides met us at the lodge to discuss our climb and answer any of our final questions. They checked our gear to ensure we had what we would need to be successful.The next morning the team took us to pick up some gear we were renting and to get the porters and head to the market to get the supplies we would need. We booked a 6 day lemosho route. Our fitness level is pretty high and we ski at altitude so felt this was a good fit for us.Day 1 was hiked almost entirely in rain, given it was still part of the rainy season and we were in the rain forest zone. This wasn’t a surprise. A failure in our dry bag however caused my wife’s clothes and her sleeping bag to get wet.Unfortunately even with the best effort of our guides and porters we weren’t able to get things dried out and after a night at Shira II where it was colder we made the difficult decision to turn back.Our guides (Jackson and frank) and porters tried everything they could to allow us to continue on but ultimately supported our decision to hike back and made all the arrangements for us to do this.The entire team works so hard to make sure you are taken care of and happy and they take such pride in their work. It is infectious.Our meals prepared by Jeff were wonderful and mindful of the kind of food we needed for each day.Every night our health was checked and we discussed what the next day would entail.We are already discussing with chiefs coming back to finish what we started in 2024, so you can see how confident we are in this company and its dedicated employees.I highly recommend chiefs for your kilininjaro climb!
Catherine L
2023-09-28
7 day trek via Lemosho route
Chiefs tours was recommended to me by one of my close friends who also climbed Kilimanjaro back in 2021. I could not say enough as of how incredible this experience was and how Chiefs tours made it even more epic. The owner Adidas was quick to provide quotes on time, explain throughly what to expect during the trek, provide a list of what we needed to pack before our trip and an easy way to pay for the tour before we headed to Tanzania. Once we landed in Kilimanjaro, they were quick to get our details for pick up. The entire trip was door to door service, they picked us up from our hotel in Arusha and dropped us off back at the airport when we finished. While we were in Moshi they provided a very comfortable stay that included drinks and food, a comfortable bed, hot water and WiFi. We did the 7 day trek via Lemosho route. For our trek they got us the best guides and crew. We had 10 people for 2 of us hikers (right?!). Yes, you need this many people to get you up and down a mountain in 7 days. The crew was incredible, they made sure we had our tent set up before we got to every stop, they had a sleeping tent and a dining tent just for us. We had our own chef/cook Jeff who was incredible, his food was heavenly and he always made sure we were over fed with the appropriate food for the hike 🙂 Oh, and the guides - Jackson and Calvin - I can't say enough great things about them. They were the coolest and nicest guides. Very well prepared, they have climbed that mountain more times that they can count. They made sure we always had clear what the game plan was and we were taken care of. They also pushed us to reach summit when we felt like altitude was taking our souls away and made sure we understood what to expect at every step. Make sure you ask for them and Jeff when you book your trekking. I highly recommend Chiefs tours to anyone who would like to climb Kili with a solid company who will make your experience that much greater. Note - TripAdvisor is not letting me upload the photo with the summit sign so I posted other photos from up top and sunrise 🙂 our guides were also amazing photographers.
Palate Sensations
2023-09-23
Excellent Local Tour Company That Met All Our Needs
Adidas' team led us all the way up to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. We had a crew of 11 for the both of us. They were efficient, professional and really took care of us even as I was sick all the way up. Our lives were never in danger and they walked to our pace which was "pole pole". We had our own tents, our own toilet and a cook who made delicious food for us. Highly recommended.
