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Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Region
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Reviewed by Blake Penson, mountaineering and adventure expert. 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 4.84 overall
Based in United Kingdom
★ 5.0 · 13 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Nov 2026
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (13)
ERTI 4.74 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 14 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Oct 2026
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (14)
ERTI 4.56 overall
Based in United States
★ 5.0 · 7 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Nov 2026
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (7)
ERTI 4.59 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 10 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Feb 2026
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (10)
ERTI 4.49 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 4.16 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 4 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Oct 2026
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (4)
ERTI 4.91 overall
Based in United States
★ 5.0 · 5 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: May 2026
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (5)
ERTI 4.05 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 4 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Aug 2025
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (3), Serengeti (1)
ERTI 4.18 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 4.19 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 3 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Nov 2026
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (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 3.73 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 3 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Aug 2026
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (3)
ERTI 4.18 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 3 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Aug 2026
Reviewed for: Serengeti (3)
ERTI 3.67 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 2 reviews in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Aug 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 3.76 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 1 review in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Oct 2026
Reviewed for: Serengeti (1)
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 3.71 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 1 review in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Jul 2026
Reviewed for: Arusha National Park (1)
ERTI 3.71 overall
Based in Tanzania
★ 5.0 · 1 review in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Apr 2026
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (1)
ERTI 4.84 overall
Based in Austria
★ 5.0 · 1 review in Kilimanjaro & East Africa · Last review: Mar 2026
Reviewed for: Kilimanjaro (1)
ERTI 3.85 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 | Follow Alice | 5.0★ | 13 | November 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| 3 | Altezza Travel | 5.0★ | 14 | October 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 4 | Peak Planet | 5.0★ | 7 | November 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 5 | H.E.C. Kilimanjaro and Safaris Limited | 5.0★ | 10 | February 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| 6 | G-family Adventures Safaris | 5.0★ | 6 | February 2025 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 7 | Nafika Tours | 5.0★ | 4 | October 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 8 | Climbing The Seven Summits | 5.0★ | 5 | May 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 9 | Kilimanjaro Umoja Tours | 5.0★ | 4 | August 2025 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 10 | Secret Of African Adventure | 5.0★ | 3 | October 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 11 | Aardvark Expeditions Limited | 5.0★ | 3 | November 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.3 |
| 12 | Dodo Group Tanzania Limited | 5.0★ | 5 | February 2025 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 13 | Twiga Hiking Travel | 5.0★ | 3 | August 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 14 | EGS Tanzania | 5.0★ | 3 | August 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 15 | Tranquil Kilimanjaro | 5.0★ | 2 | August 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 16 | Great Lake Expedition | 5.0★ | 3 | May 2021 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 17 | Kilimanjaro Lifetime Adventures | 5.0★ | 2 | April 2024 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 18 | Destiny Explorers | 5.0★ | 1 | October 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 19 | Emaah Adventures | 5.0★ | 1 | October 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 20 | Heart of Serengeti ATS | 5.0★ | 1 | July 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 21 | Explore Active | 5.0★ | 1 | April 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 22 | Furtenbach Adventures | 5.0★ | 1 | March 2026 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 23 | Nyamera Treks And Safaris | 5.0★ | 1 | May 2025 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 24 | Lake Zone Climbers & Safaris | 5.0★ | 1 | January 2025 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 25 | Ian Taylor Trekking | 5.0★ | 1 | June 2024 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 26 | Step to Kilimanjaro | 5.0★ | 1 | October 2019 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 27 | Ascend Tanzania | 1.6★ | 2 | April 2026 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
Counted by matching keywords in the 113 reviews for this region; a review counts once per theme.
Climb or trek: Kilimanjaro climb
Follow Alice
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
I climbed Kilimanjaro with Follow Alice and had an awesome experience. Our guide Robert was an excellent leader and all the crew were incredibly dedicated, helpful and passionate. We would not have made it to the summit without the great support. Thank you so much!
By Hans U.
Climb or trek: Kilimanjaro climb
Follow Alice
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
From booking to the finish line I cannot recommend Follow Alice highly enough. Pre climb information was excellent, lots of help and support along the way. The porters were all amazing, hard working, kind, always smiling or singing.. I put my trust in them fully. All we had to…
By Kathryn M.
Climb or trek: Kilimanjaro climb
Follow Alice
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Patient and kind individuals with Follow Alice.
By Angie W.
Climb or trek: Kilimanjaro climb
Follow Alice
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
I climbed Kilimanjaro and went on a Serengeti safari with Follow Alice and I truly cannot stress enough just how well planned both trips were! For Kilimanjaro I had to descend the mountain early due to health reasons, and the whole procedure was dealt with such care and…
By Jess
Climb or trek: Kilimanjaro climb
Peak Planet
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
The guides, porters, food, and equipment were all amazing
By Verified Reviewer
Climb or trek: Kilimanjaro climb
Follow Alice
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Three Summits with Follow Alice... and Counting!** 🏔️❤️ September 2025 was my **THIRD successful summit of Mount Kilimanjaro**, and all three times I've gone with Follow Alice! I think that says quite a lot about how I feel about this company! Kilimanjaro is an…
By Lucy L.
Climb or trek: Kilimanjaro climb
Follow Alice
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
We had a remarkable experience on the mountain. Huge thanks to Follow Alice and the guides, porters, cooks, and support personnel who perfectly tailored the unique accommodation requirements for our very large group. What a tremendous adventure!
By Adam
Climb or trek: Kilimanjaro climb
Follow Alice
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Our team was amazing, everyone was incredibly friendly and made the whole trip ever so enjoyable!!
By Verified Reviewer
Climb or trek: Kilimanjaro climb
Follow Alice
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
The guides were sensational, keeping us safe and treating us like family. The food was also amazing. I've done a lot of treks and Follow Alice have been the best I've used!
By Suzanne C.
Climb or trek: Kilimanjaro climb
Follow Alice
Kilimanjaro climb · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
It was like being in a lovely new big family! Memories of all the happy people who did, and carried, so much for us, will stay with me forever. upendo mkubwa na heshima kubwa
By Lucy F.
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Last updated 11 November 2026 (newest review or price update for this region).
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As of 12 November 2026, 27 operators have 113 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 November 2026. 83 of 113 reviews were published in the last 24 months.