Our safari to Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti with Kilisa Tours and Safaris for exceeded all our expectations in every way. We were impressed by the high standards set right from our pickup at the airport, during the trip to the good byes. Nothing was left to chance as every detail had been well planned for. The four of us were driven by Said and he made the trip enjoyable with his charming and easy going personality coupled with his good English and deep knowledge of the parks, animals and everything about Tanzania. Many a times he seemed to know where to find the animals and he rarely missed. He could also identify the animals from great distances with his sharp eyes. We were happy to have such a person with our family as he was respectful and courteous at all times. We were very impressed by the sights in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. We managed to see many different animals including some close encounters with cheetahs, lions, elephants, hyenas and huge wildebeest & zebra herds migrating southwards from a hot air balloon. Naick's choice of camps and lodges was fabulous. We really enjoyed ourselves as we were pampered in these fine resorts. I would do anything to spend another Christmas on tour with Kilisa Tours and Safaris. They made it awesome

We could not have asked for a better experience on Kilimanjaro. Everything about this trip with this local operator was top notch. Starting with the booking with Naick who made it smooth and easy with his timely responses and advice. Payment was easy and they took care of all the logistics that all we had to do was present ourselves at the KIA. The actual trek was tough but our crew made it easier with with their support. They were everything a wonderful crew should be and much more. Nickson and Livingstone were knowledgeable and very experienced on the Machame route. They observed all the safety protocols and left nothing to chance. They had thought and prepared for almost everything. It was reassuring to get our vitals checked every morning and evening for oxygen levels. Their depth of knowledge and concern for our safety was their top priority. Everything was well organized and scheduled in the itinerary. Meals were prepared by our chef and were very tasty. The equipment was excellent, especially the waterproof tents that kept us dry. The summit night was tough! We almost turned back, but were coaxed and encouraged by Nickson and Livingstone to keep going. We owe them our successful summit. I highly recommend Kilisa Tours and Safaris for all those planning to trek up Kilimanjaro. They are not only reasonably priced but also take their clients hospitality very seriously.

We have visited Tanzania before, but this was our first time trekking Kilimanjaro. We are truly thrilled with our decision to choose Kilisa Tours & Safaris for our adventure, as they provided exceptional support throughout the trek. Kilisa Tours paired us with an incredible team of three guides, eighteen porters, a cook, and a waiter, all of whom were with us every step of the way. We were also impressed by the quality of the camping and climbing gear, which was top-notch and perfectly suited to the challenges of the trek. Climbing Kilimanjaro is no easy feat, pushing both physical endurance and mental resolve to their limits. Thankfully, we had an extraordinary team supporting us, and they deserve special recognition. Our lead guide, Bakari, along with assistant guides Nickson and Goodlacky, demonstrated an unparalleled level of expertise, professionalism, and care. Their attention to our safety and well-being was evident throughout, always ensuring we were in the best possible spirits to continue the climb. Cook Kurwa was another standout, delighting us with his creative and delicious meals. Every dish he prepared was a delightful surprise, and it kept us energized throughout the trek. The weather was perfect for our journey, and we were treated to breathtaking views, including a stunning sunrise on our way to the summit. We are immensely grateful to the entire Kilisa Tours team for helping us create such unforgettable memories.

Me and my family did the Kilimanjaro hiking for 7 Days Lemosho route with Kilisa Tours & Safaris. We really had the most amazing experience, and it all started with great divulgation with Naick, it was intelligible that the guides and everyone involved were on top of their diversion. The reason I and my family decided to choose this Local company is because of their Expertise, Values, and Price. Getting to the summit was an amazing feeling and the view at the top was stunning. Our guides and the whole team where definitely professional and friendly because they did everything they could to make sure that we are comfortable and focus on hiking without any destruction. With the support of the guides and porters together with their pretty funny songs was all together able to make it to the top. We really thanks Kilisa Tours and Safaris for make this succeeded, we will be back again for Wild Safari. I would 100% recommend Kilisa Tours and Safaris for better and unforgettable experience

Kilisa is a trustworthy local Kilimanjaro hiking agency. We communicated the tour with Naick in June, then later experienced many problems such as our flight was cancelled, postponed; other group mates couldn't arrive at Tanzania on time etc. But Kilisa still helped to make our tour happen. The staff Goodluck, Sirili, Amos and others all were very friendly and kind people, taking good care of me and my son along the whole trekking. The last day of trekking, when we arrived at their office late, my ears didn't work well maybe because the altitude descending, Naick helped me personally to call another local agency for the next day safari group tour and set up the good arrangement to save our time and effort (Kilisa didn't have safari group tour exactly the next day). He is really a nice guy worth to work with.

We had the most incredible experience hiking Mount Kilimanjaro for eight days through Lemosho Route. Thanks to all the crew for making us achieve the summit and making us feel at home Everything was exceptional; from the moment we started the journey until the very end were amazing. The accommodation was fantastic. The guides Goodlucky, Abraham & Joseph were very knowledgeable, friendly and truly made the trip memorable. They helped us to believe in our ability and made our mindset believe it will be easy to achieve it. Their teamwork helps everything to be easier, boosting the journey in the middle of hardship by motivating us with songs gives us joy and relaxation, the word of hope was POLEPOLE help us remain stronger and enjoy the trekking despite the obstacles we meet in the journey we won it. Talking about the food and drinks the chef prepared, it was the best and gave us energy for hiking. We can’t thank you enough, but I highly recommend this local company for anyone looking for a memorable experience of hiking Mount Kilimanjaro.

Kilisa, a locally operated tour company, gives us a truly memorable experience in Kilimanjaro. Naick gave us all the information we need from the start, and was very flexible on the term and itinerary. We took Lemosho route, accompanied by a furaha (happy) team lead by Abraham. It was the support team that made our journey so memorable. They are professional, cheerful, diligent, and mostly helpful. We thank you Abraham and the guides, Josef and David, Kuruwa the cook, Sirili, Baltazar, Gideon, Robert, Charles, Harold, Immanuel, and the other support staffs.

We decided to join the perfect group that led us to the top of Africa with the company called KILISA TOURS & SAFARIS and anyone planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro I would recommend this as I will definitely suggest the company to anyone looking for a great time in the Mountain. What can I say? The trip was fantastic, the price was reasonable and they offered the best of the best service that exceeded our expectations, the team was super great and helpful, the food was excellent and plenty, tents and campsite was fantastic including the private toilet, not to mention the great porter team as they sang cool songs which kept us on ongoing and motivated through the entire trek After the trek we headed for 6 days safari to Tarangiri, Ngorogoro and Serengeti in a highly top notch service as well I definitely recommend Kilisa Tours & Safaris to ensure you got the experience you expecting for Kilimanjaro hike and Safari as well

Tackling Kilimanjaro can be daunting, Kilisa made it possible for us. Our guides, Abraham, Alfonse, and Bacarri were the best possible guides. When we'd think we couldn't make it, they made sure we did. I highly recommend this company. They may be small, but they are local. It is important to support local, start here.

The trip was great from the beginning to the end. Good contact/advice prior to the trip made a big difference. I had all of the small but needed things prior to travelling to Tanzania. A rep from the company was there to pick me up and take me to the hotel and everything was on tap when i arrived. The briefing/equipment check out by the Lead Guide and his assistants set me up for the trip and also gave me some time that night to unwind and relax after a long day of travelling. The climb, from the beginning to the end was professionally done. The guides were awesome (Kim and his crew), the tents were always set up and could withstand the wind that we encountered. The food was well prepared and noone went hungry. The support by the guides and porters was spot on and their never ending assistance in assisting us in getting to the summit was greatly appreciated. They were coaches, supporters and always aware of our excitement and physical condition so we could do the most important thing in hiking, talking about it after we're off the mountain. If i were to ever go to Tanzania again, I would do my excursion through Pristine Trails and if anyone I know wanted to embark on such an adventure I would recommend they go with Pristine Trails. I truly got my money's worth and ticked Mt. Kilimanjaro off of my bucket list and came back to talk about it.

I contacted Naick in 2020 while planning a safari that fell through due to covid. I’m glad that I came back to them in 2022 and the services was a Top Notch and best believe I wrote a review back then about the best service provided as I am writing another one right now because they didn’t miss the mark even on this tour And my primary reason for visiting Tanzania this time was to trek up Kilimanjaro, having done visiting the Serengeti and ngorongoro with Kilisa last year. Naick was his usual best in planning and scheduling the trek perfectly as he was flexible during the planning stage, responsive to our questions and concerns. And this time with a group of 5 people. Eventually we made it – pick up and transfer was made the hotel picked Parkview was amazing and so were the staff Through the email exchange, we took Naick’s recommendation and did Machame trail and it worked on our favor when we did the trek because we both made it to the summit A professional and committed guide, they understood our physical limits, setting doable speeds with enough rest breaks. It is very clear that we would not have made it to Freedom Peak without their support The Whole Kilisa Team From the office to the mountain crew that includes the guides, chef and porters – I would say they are service minded. Not only do they deliver 110% as promised. They also go the extra mile to make their clients feel safe and comfortable. This was an awesome trip and I am happy to recommend Kilisa to everyone here wondering what to pick for their Tanzania adventure as I had already recommended it to some of my friend and colleagues

First and foremost Kilisa clearly cares about all aspects of the trip, and this is most apparent in their excellent communication. From pre-booking until the conclusion of the trip just got back from climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with Kilisa. It was a successful climb and my friends and I owe the success of our hike to our incredible and knowledgeable guides Tammy and Bakari as they were very easy to talk to in regards to anything we needed to be accommodated with on briefing day and during the trek They provided guidance for every step of our hike to give us the best chance to succeed. They always explained why we were doing certain things and checked in on us. They were extremely knowledgeable and professional - We had a blood oxygen and health check every night to make sure we were healthy. While, I have the utmost appreciation for the rest of the crew. Everything was clean and timely. The entire crew did their duties enthusiastically and with cheer. The entire crew employees of Kilisa can ensure the quality of the service provided Reaching the summit all 3 of us together was such a special moment, and the view from the top is maybe the coolest thing I’ve seen in my whole life. “All worth it “ Coming from our multi-day Mt. Kilimanjaro trek, we took a day's rest and proceeded to another adventure - the African Safari in Tanzania! We chose the 3-day camping option to be one with nature. We slept in open campsites. It was such an amazing experience visiting Serengeti and Ngoro Ngoro and our Guide Beatus was the greatest to make it happen when it came to spotting animals All in all I have no hesitation in recommending the company to anyone else.

We decided to join with the perfect group that led us to the Top of Africa with the company called Kilisa and for anyone planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, would recommend this as I will definitely suggest the company to anyone looking for a great time in the mountains. What can I say? The trip was fantastic. Price was reasonable and they offered the best of the best service that exceeded our expectations, the team was super great and helpful, Bakari and Tammy- our guides, had the patience of a saint as they were knowledgeable and courteous. The food was excellent and plenty, tents and campsite was fantastic including the private toilet😍 not to mention the great porter team as they sang cool songs which kept us on going and motivated throughout the entire trek And even on departure day we left the hotel early as we had a few stops to shop on our way to the Airport Also recommend the Lemosho route for 7 to 8 days, which is so beautiful. We will be back for Serengeti.

For the quick readers: We had an incredible trip up to Mt Kilimanjaro with Kilisa, on the 8-day Lemosho route, resulting in a successful summit. Our guides (Goodluck and Abraham) and a phenomenal team of porters, cook & back office ensured our group (3 hikers, 64, 29 and 30 years) were safe at all times, but also learned a lot about Tanzania. Not booking with Kilisa would be a huge mistake - they are local, are embedded in the community, and will ensure you have the best journey with the highest chance of summiting. For the detail-interested-ones :) Why this route & Kilisa at first: We decided to take a trip to Mt Kilimanjaro in September 2023 - we included my mother, 64, my partner (30) and myself (29). The fact that we had my mother with us, and that we love more varied landscapes made us choose the 8-day-Lemosho Route with varied vegetation zones and highest chance of summiting. We choose Kilisa due to their good reviews, but also, as they are from Kilimanjaro and ensure the money goes back into the community. This choice was verified to be the best we could have made! Organisation: The backoffice (Naik & Julia) ensured that the organisation of the trip was smooth. We had received detailed packing lists and trip plans beforehand to prepare. From the moment we arrived in Tanzania, to the moment we left, we were constantly taken care of and felt very pampered. For example, our guides did not only brief us prior to leaving, but also checked every piece of our equipment before starting the trip. As a result, they provided us with warmer trousers - Thank god, as I saw people climbing in leggings at minus degrees. The route itself: You will find lots of details on the route itself, distances, hiking time per day on here. We took the 8 Day Lemosho Route, as the duration makes it much easier to acclimatise resulting in a much higher chance of summiting (more on this below). The best part of that tour specifically, though, I think is the varied vegetation. Some people were dropped at higher altitudes and missed the rainforest, which I enjoyed almost the most. Right when we started the hike we saw several different monkeys, birds & exotic species’. Then you enter Heather & Moorland, as gorgeous as you can imagine. Finally you arrive at the alpine desert and the peak. This varied vegetation makes you appreciate nature from a different angle, and is truly special! Success & Safety: Our guides made it clear from the start that it’s about the journey and NOT about reaching the top. By taking this to heart, we made sure to enjoy every day on the hike, learning lot’s from our guides, pushing our limits without compromising our health (“pole pole”). Our health was always first - from the equipment check before even starting, to continued check- ins during the hikes all the way to oxygen and pulse checks in the night. For many of you readers this might sound irrelevant - but you’d be surprised of how many do not summit, because of a bad guide-hiker-relationship where a slower “pole pole” approach could have helped, or even worse: die. We submitted successfully and happily - but even if we had not, we would have had an amazing trip! Guides & Team: Our team (4 porters per person so 12, 1 cook, 2 guides) were a dream team! Starting with the guides (Goodluck and Abraham) who became our family. Highly competent - they know the mountain like the back of their hand, but also how to assess a hiker's health. Both throughout shared lot’s about Tanzania, were very friendly and helpful and took great care in particular of my mother. In fact - the entire team did: I remember how one of our porters carried my mothers backpack every now and then, or how others helped her clean the shoes whenever we arrived at camp. They all worked on a common goal: making our journey as memorable as possible. And all of them are kind and helpful! Food & Accommodation: Of course, our camp was all already set by the time we arrived on site - bags in our rooms, warm water to wash our hands, tea ready in our dining tent. Our cook (Amos) ensured that we had plenty of food for every meal with a varied menu - from chicken with fries, to Fried Rice with Vegetables, daily fruit such as Watermelon and more - we were fed well! He even took notice of what we really liked on his menu - on day 3 when resupply arrived we suddenly had an abundance of tea choices on a camping trip. You can tell, I could go on for hours on how amazing I thought this trip was. If you book with Kilisa, I know they will do their best so that you have a trip of a lifetime!

I went with Kilisa on a two night trip from Arusha and climbed Ol Doinyo Lengai. It was a wonderful experience! The guides were thoughtful and helpful, and explained everything very well. Everything was as advertised, and we were always on schedule. I would happily do another trip with them in the future.