Choosing a Kilimanjaro tour company is about much more than finding a price and selecting a date. The company you choose will be responsible for organizing your climb, and its mountain team will be with you through changing altitude, long trekking days, difficult weather, and the demanding journey toward Uhuru Peak. So how do you […]
First-time Kilimanjaro climbers often worry about fitness, but experienced guides see other things that can bring unsuccessful Kilimanjaro climb. Such things are mistakes that often happen before even the climb has begun and some happen during the climb, and few during the descent. Our Head Guide has been on Kilimanjaro since 1994, when he started […]
For most first-time climbers, Chiefs Tours’ Head Guide and founder, Adidas Everest, recommends the Lemosho Route. After more than 26 years on Mount Kilimanjaro and 395 ascents, he ranks Lemosho first for beginners, followed by the Northern Circuit, Machame, Rongai and Marangu. His recommendation is based not simply on scenery, but on how beginners acclimatize, […]
You can combine a Zanzibar beach holiday with a Tanzania safari. In fact, it is one of the best ways to experience two very different sides of Tanzania: the Indian Ocean and its beaches on one side, and the country’s wildlife and national parks on the other. But there is an important question: Which safari […]
There is no single number of days that is right for every Tanzania safari. If you only have two days, you can still have a worthwhile wildlife experience. If you have three or four days, you can explore a small number of parks without trying to see everything. For a more complete Northern Tanzania safari […]
If you are planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, choosing where to stay before and after the trek is more important than simply finding a hotel with a good room. The best location depends on your route, where you are arriving from, what you are doing after the climb, and how much time you have. For […]
If you have just climbed Kilimanjaro, the best things to do in Moshi are usually low- to moderate-effort activities that allow you to recover. Good options include a Chagga coffee experience, a cultural village visit, Materuni Waterfalls if you feel fit enough for the walk, Chemka (Kikuletwa) Hot Springs, a relaxed day in Moshi, or […]
7-Day vs 8-Day Lemosho is a practical dilemma for many who wish to achieve the dream of climbing Kilimanjaro. In this detailed Kilimanjaro route comparison, we’ll break down the pros, cons, and subtle differences between the 7-day and 8-day Lemosho itineraries plus, we’ll share a few real-world stories from the mountain to help you make an […]
Whether you’re heading to the Serengeti, Zanzibar, or Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is where to stay. While booking hotels in Tanzania online might seem easy, it often leads to frustrating surprises and unnecessary expenses. Here are seven common mistakes to avoid when booking hotels in Tanzania—and how to avoid them. Table of Contents Booking a […]
