Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Region
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Reviewed by Blake Penson, Expedition Advisor. Two decades in the mountains, the Seven Summits, two Everest expeditions.
Last reviewed 9 October 2026
Ordered by each guide's verified reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa: the star rating, adjusted so one or two reviews, or only old ones, count for less than many recent ones. Ties go to the guide with more reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa. ERTI reflects a company's trustworthiness, reputation and ratings across the industry, and more. Out of 5, built from reviews we verify and many other factors. Not a rating for this place.
ERTI 4.81 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 15 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Sep 2026
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (9), Materuni waterfall (3), Arusha National Park (1), Lake Manyara (1), Serengeti (1)
ERTI 4.75 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 14 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Oct 2026
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (14)
ERTI 4.60 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 10 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Feb 2026
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (10)
ERTI 4.41 overall
Based in United States
★ 5.0 · 5 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Sep 2026
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (5)
ERTI 4.38 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 6 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Feb 2025
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (3), Tarangire (2), Lake Manyara (1)
ERTI 4.90 overall
Based in United States
★ 5.0 · 5 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: May 2026
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (5)
ERTI 4.19 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 3 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Oct 2026
Reviewed for: Tarangire (2), Arusha National Park (1)
ERTI 4.15 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 5 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Feb 2025
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (4), Tarangire (1)
ERTI 4.19 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 3 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Aug 2026
Reviewed for: Serengeti (3)
ERTI 4.05 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 3 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Aug 2025
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (3)
ERTI 4.02 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 2 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Aug 2026
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (1), Arusha National Park (1)
ERTI 3.99 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 2 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Jun 2026
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (2)
ERTI 3.89 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 3 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: May 2021
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (3)
ERTI 3.79 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 2 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Apr 2024
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (2)
ERTI 3.73 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 1 review in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Oct 2026
Reviewed for: Materuni waterfall (1)
ERTI 3.74 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 1 review in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Jul 2026
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (1)
ERTI 3.71 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 1 review in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Jul 2026
Reviewed for: Arusha National Park (1)
ERTI 3.72 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 1 review in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Apr 2026
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (1)
ERTI 4.76 overall
Based in Austria
★ 5.0 · 1 review in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Mar 2026
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (1)
ERTI 3.68 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 1 review in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Dec 2025
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (1)
ERTI 3.86 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 1 review in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: May 2025
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (1)
ERTI 3.64 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 1 review in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Jan 2025
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (1)
ERTI 4.62 overall
Based in United States
★ 5.0 · 1 review in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Jun 2024
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (1)
ERTI 3.55 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 1 review in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Oct 2019
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (1)
ERTI 2.72 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 1.6 · 2 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Apr 2026
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (2)
| # | Operator | Stars here | Reviews | Latest review | Safety | Value | Food | Team spirit | Camps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bundi Travel | 5.0★ | 15 | September 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 2 | Altezza Travel | 5.0★ | 14 | October 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 3 | H.E.C. Kilimanjaro and Safaris Limited | 5.0★ | 10 | February 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| 4 | Peak Planet | 5.0★ | 5 | September 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 5 | G-family Adventures Safaris | 5.0★ | 6 | February 2025 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 6 | Climbing The Seven Summits | 5.0★ | 5 | May 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 7 | Secret Of African Adventure | 5.0★ | 3 | October 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 8 | Dodo Group Tanzania Limited | 5.0★ | 5 | February 2025 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 9 | EGS Tanzania | 5.0★ | 3 | August 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 10 | Kilimanjaro Umoja Tours | 5.0★ | 3 | August 2025 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 11 | Aardvark Expeditions Limited | 5.0★ | 2 | August 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| 12 | Nafika Tours | 5.0★ | 2 | June 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 13 | Great Lake Expedition | 5.0★ | 3 | May 2021 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 14 | Kilimanjaro Lifetime Adventures | 5.0★ | 2 | April 2024 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 15 | Emaah Adventures | 5.0★ | 1 | October 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 16 | Twiga Hiking Travel | 5.0★ | 1 | July 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 17 | Heart of Serengeti ATS | 5.0★ | 1 | July 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 18 | Explore Active | 5.0★ | 1 | April 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 19 | Furtenbach Adventures | 5.0★ | 1 | March 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 20 | Tranquil Kilimanjaro | 5.0★ | 1 | December 2025 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 21 | Nyamera Treks And Safaris | 5.0★ | 1 | May 2025 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 22 | Lake Zone Climbers & Safaris | 5.0★ | 1 | January 2025 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 23 | Ian Taylor Trekking | 5.0★ | 1 | June 2024 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 24 | Step to Kilimanjaro | 5.0★ | 1 | October 2019 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 25 | Ascend Tanzania | 1.6★ | 2 | April 2026 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
Counted by matching keywords in the 90 reviews for this region; a review counts once per theme.
Altezza Travel
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
My daughter (34), her friend (30) and I (66) just returned from Tanzania, where we climbed Kilimanjaro with Altezza October 2-8. I’m writing this review not because anyone asked, but because Altezza Travel earned it! From the moment we reserved our space on our seven-day Machame…
By Chris M.
Secret Of African Adventure
Tarangire safari · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Everything was magical. We saw many animals: lions, servals, giraffes, elephants, eland, etc. The organization was excellent; our driver was very attentive and caring. The view from the lodge is magnificent. The Tarangire and its baobabs... Thank you, Joel, for always responding…
By Kory
Emaah Adventures
Materuni waterfall day hike · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
I had a wonderful experience visiting Materuni Waterfalls and doing the coffee experience with our guide and taxi driver. He is a very kind, friendly, and professional young man who genuinely cares about his clients. From the beginning until the end, he made sure everything was…
By Dean B.
Secret Of African Adventure
Arusha National Park safari · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
This trip was just amazing, we had unforgettable moments surrounded by skilled and caring people. The care is very professional. We went with our mentally disabled son and his grandfather who has Parkinson's, and we were literally spoiled. They were very attentive to our needs…
By Florence D.
Bundi Travel
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Our group of eight people had an incredible time on the mountain. Everything started well at the airport, where our driver was waiting for us with a placard and a big smile. After a relaxing stay at the Brubru Hotel, we set off on the 8 days Lemosho route. The trek was a huge…
By Tannetje N.
Altezza Travel
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Climbing Kili with Altezza was honestly a great experience. They've got a big team of pros, both of the mountain and during preparations. Their gear warehouse is huge - i rented pretty much everything i needed, and all the stuff was good quality and comfortable. the food on…
By Verified Reviewer
Bundi Travel
Materuni waterfall day hike · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
We had a wonderful day in Materuni Village with Bundi Travel. We visited the coffee farms, learned how to brew and taste fresh local coffee, enjoyed a delicious local lunch, and then trekked to the beautiful Materuni Waterfall. Everything was well organized, and we truly enjoyed…
By Carl N.
Altezza Travel
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
the whole experience went way beyond my expectations. Kilimanjaro was my fifth climb and i honestly had no idea a mountain trip could be this comfortable., Altezza is next-level when it comes to little details. the care from the guides and the team is har to put into words - you…
By Verified Reviewer
Peak Planet
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
An unforgettable experience with Peak Planet. I did the 8-day Lemosho Route with Peak Planet and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Our guides were fantastic — knowledgeable, attentive, encouraging, and a lot of fun to spend eight days with. The entire crew was…
By Christine R.
Peak Planet
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
The Peak Planet team made Kilimanjaro a truly once in a lifetime experience. Our trek was lead by Msuri who is a wealth of knowledge. John and Victor were the assistant guides, who where incredible. And the food, AMAZING. It was their ethical porter treatment that set them apart…
By Anonymous
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As of 19 October 2026, 25 operators have 90 verified client reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa across 6 places on ExpedReview.
Bundi Travel is ranked first, with 5.0★ from 15 reviews (latest September 2026). The ranking is built from verified client reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa, and recent reviews count more.
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The latest verified review in Kilimanjaro & East Africa is from October 2026. 60 of 90 reviews were published in the last 24 months.