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The 15 Best Treks in Tanzania

26 tours  ·  from $90 a head

Kilimanjaro dominates, but Mount Meru is the better acclimatisation week and almost nobody walks it. These 15 compare routes, days, park fees and the summit-night profile that decides the outcome.

8-Day Small-group Lemosho Kilimanjaro Summit Trekking - Day 2: Leaving the forest for Shira
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8-Day Small-group Lemosho Kilimanjaro Summit Trekking

1.8-Day Small-group Lemosho Kilimanjaro Summit Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $2,895Our pick

Climb Kili’s 8-day small-group Lemosho trek takes you from rainforest to Uhuru Peak, with camping, meals, park fees, equipment, and Arusha hotel transfers included. Expect a slow acclimatization plan, a midnight summit push, and a group of up to 15. Guide assignments vary, with past climbs led by Amani, Raymond, Herment Mosha, and others.

“Professional, timely, and accurate information throughout the booking process and through completion of trek and safari. Guides, Good Luck (100% summit success) and John were professional, experienced, knowledgeable, and concerned for Read more”

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4 Days Mount Meru Trekking - Day one: Arusha to Miriakamba Hut
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4 Days Mount Meru Trekking

2.4 Days Mount Meru Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $1,000

Trek Mount Meru from Arusha with Rupia Adventure in a small group of up to four. You’ll walk through grassland, rainforest, heather, and volcanic rock, with guides such as Gideon, Emmanuel, Laurent, and Maziku reported on recent departures. Meals, park fees, hotel pickup, huts, and an armed ranger are included.

“We thanks Rupia Adventure for made our dream come true, our guide Emmanuel and other team were friendly from day one to day four, everything were good, highly recommend Rupia Adventure”

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Best Kilimanjaro Adventure 7 days Machame route Trekking - Day two: rocky ridges and Shira Camp
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Best Kilimanjaro Adventure 7 days Machame route Trekking

3.Best Kilimanjaro Adventure 7 days Machame route Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $1,200

Trek Kilimanjaro’s Machame Route over seven days with guides Victor, Tyson, and Thomas. You’ll walk from rainforest to high-altitude camps, acclimatize at Lava Tower, climb Barranco Wall, and reach the summit after a midnight start. Camping, meals, porters, chef, pickup, and a mobile ticket are included.

“I highly reccomend Victor and Tyson, who work for Thomas who is an incredible guide and manager, for the Machame Climb. I am not a physically strong person by any means, but I really wanted to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro for my 30th birthday. Read more”

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Kilimanjaro 7 Day Private Trekking Experience - Day 1: Machame Gate and the first rainforest climb
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Kilimanjaro 7 Day Private Trekking Experience

4.Kilimanjaro 7 Day Private Trekking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $3,120

You climb Kilimanjaro’s Machame Route in a private group with guides, porters, cooks, and camping crew. The seven-day plan includes rainforest, Shira Plateau, Lava Tower acclimatization, Barranco Wall, Uhuru Peak, and a final night in Moshi. Guides such as Saul and Mvungi have led past climbs, while Oscar handles trip planning.

“We had an incredible time trekking mount kilimanjaro with saul.The whole experience was well planned by Oscar[The owner]he was very smart in answering our questions on time very positively. He also helped us plan 2 days safari and a half day kikuletwa hotsprings.Overall fabulous experience with tanzania escapade”

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6 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climbing Trekking Tour - Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Cave Camp
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6 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climbing Trekking Tour

5.6 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climbing Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $1,950

Climb Kilimanjaro with Macpace Tours and Safaris on a private six-day Machame Route trek from Moshi. You’ll pass rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and rocky summit terrain, with guides such as Victor, Elipokea, Baraka, and Maneno named among the company’s experienced mountain team. Camping, meals, porters, transfers, park fees, and summit certificate are included.

“This was among the most enjoyable 6 days Machame route Kilimanjaro trek. I chose this Kilimanjaro Camping route and sleeping in tents was very fun for me as I had never been in tents before. We were rewarded with the beautiful views of thRead more”

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Kilimanjaro Trekking 7Days 6Night Lemosho Route - Day three: Across the high camps toward Barranco
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Kilimanjaro Trekking 7Days 6Night Lemosho Route

6.Kilimanjaro Trekking 7Days 6Night Lemosho Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $3,000

This seven-day Lemosho climb takes you from Londorossi Gate through forest, heather, Shira, Barranco, Karanga, and Barafu to Uhuru Peak. Uprise Africa Explorer provides guides, porters, a cook, meals, camping equipment, park fees, and Moshi transfers. Groups are limited to 10, with guides such as Sanga, Francis, and Kissima assigned according to availability.

“Searching for a local company specialized in Kilimanjaro's ascents, I choosed Uprise Africa Tour only following the good vibrations reminded me by the company's website and their fb page and what i found on internet about thrm. Also I apprRead more”

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4 Days Mount Meru Climbing | Hiking | Trekking Tour - Day one: Momela Gate to Miriakamba Hut
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4 Days Mount Meru Climbing | Hiking | Trekking Tour

7.4 Days Mount Meru Climbing | Hiking | Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $2,600

You’ll climb Tanzania’s Mount Meru from Momela Gate with a guide, cook, porters, and an armed ranger. Expect wildlife on the lower trail, hut nights, a steep summit morning, sunrise at 4,565 meters, and possible views of Kilimanjaro. The four-day route is a serious warm-up for Kilimanjaro, not a casual walk.

“Our very good and well experienced guide and assistant guide did a tremendous job. They helped us and practiced their skills on the last day of climbing Mount Meru where we found it had to hike up to the summit. The trick of walking slowly aRead more”

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7 Days Kilimanjaro trek via Machame route - Day two: climbing toward the Shira Plateau
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7 Days Kilimanjaro trek via Machame route

8.7 Days Kilimanjaro trek via Machame route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $2,800

Trek Kilimanjaro’s Machame Route over seven days with Mountain Warriors Tours and Safaris, guided by Gasto James and his mountain team. You’ll walk from rainforest to alpine desert, sleep in private waterproof tents, cross the Barranco Wall, and make a midnight summit attempt at Uhuru Peak. Park fees, meals, purified water, airport transfers, guides, cooks, and porters are included.

“This trip was absolutely amazing and this was thanks to Gasto and his team! The best adventure my sister and I have been on and we are forever greatful. Gasto and his team made sure everything was perfect and he succeeded!!!! Thank you so much for the best trip of our loved :)”

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6 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Trekking - Day one: Machame Gate to rainforest camp
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6 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Trekking

9.6 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $1,930

You’ll trek Kilimanjaro’s Machame Route from rainforest to Uhuru Peak with a private guide team, porters, camping gear, meals, and rescue fees included. Guides such as Matthew, Joshua, Oliver, Benjamin, and Erastus have led past departures. Expect steep terrain, an overnight summit push, and basic mountain camping.

“This was such a life changing trip and our guides were absolutely amazing. Erastus coordinated everything perfectly and paired us with an awesome team, Matthew our lead guide and Joshua both took us to summit and though we experienceRead more”

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7 Days Machame Route Trek Mount Kilimanjaro - Day two: leaving the forest for Shira Camp
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7 Days Machame Route Trek Mount Kilimanjaro

10.7 Days Machame Route Trek Mount Kilimanjaro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $2,200

You’ll trek Mount Kilimanjaro’s Machame Route over seven days, from rainforest and colobus monkeys to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters. A guide leads a group of up to four, with tent camping, hotel pickup, meals, and a midnight summit attempt. Guides named in past departures include Gideon, Laurent, Emanuel, Meshack, Julius, and Johnny.

“My family and I went on a safari in northern Tanzania this summer. Our trip was more than what we expected, thanks to the experienced and knowledgeable advice of our tour consultant, Matt and our tour guide, Nico, aka “Bush Baby””

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Mount Kilimanjaro day trip trekking - Coffee from plant to cup
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Mount Kilimanjaro day trip trekking

11.Mount Kilimanjaro day trip trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $90Best value

Travel from Arusha to Materuni Village for a short but challenging waterfall hike, a hands-on coffee lesson, and a swim at Kikuletwa Hot Springs. You’ll have private transport, lunch, water, beer, and hotel pickup. Groups are limited to six, making the day easier to manage.

“So I just got home from climbing the Kilimanjaro via the Machame route. Thanks to Simbaland , led by the most amazing head guide Bruno,”

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7 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Trekking - Day two: Shira Plateau and a colder camp
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7 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Trekking

12.7 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Trekking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $2,200

Climb Kilimanjaro’s Machame Route in seven days with Mafie Adventures, camping through rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and summit scree. Expect early starts, porter-supported camps, a demanding summit night, and guides such as Oliver, Mathew, Ombeni, Safaeli, and Godlove. Pickup from Arusha and camping equipment are included.

“We had an incredible 7-day Machame route trek on Kilimanjaro with Mafie Adventures!! The team was professional, supportive, and made sure everyone was comfortable and happy throughout the journey. We had our own toilet and an aRead more”

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13 Days Adventure in Tanzania - Trekking and Wildlife Safari - The seven-day Machame Route challenge
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13 Days Adventure in Tanzania – Trekking and Wildlife Safari

13.13 Days Adventure in Tanzania – Trekking and Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $3,000

You combine a seven-day Machame Route climb with northern Tanzania safaris in Serengeti, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro. Expect rainforest, moorland, mountain views, elephants, and possible Big Five sightings. Rupia Adventure operates the trip, with pickup offered, mobile tickets, and groups capped at four people.

“Hello friends. This was an unforgettable and unique trip. They were 13 days of adventure in Tanzania, this is a very beautiful and excellent place to share with your loved ones. my husband, my son and I are very grateful to the people who Read more”

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Lemosho Route 7 Days Trekking at Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 2: Shira One and the first serious altitude gain
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Lemosho Route 7 Days Trekking at Mount Kilimanjaro

14.Lemosho Route 7 Days Trekking at Mount Kilimanjaro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $2,800

Trek Kilimanjaro’s scenic Lemosho Route with Suricata Safaris, starting in Arusha and finishing after Uhuru Peak. Guides including Freddy, Mike, Modest, and Teacher may lead your group. Expect rainforest, moorland, Lava Tower acclimatization, a midnight summit start, and a maximum of 8 paying guests.

“From the very first moment, we felt perfectly cared for and well looked after. The Suricata team showed great professionalism and extensive experience in the field. We would like to give a special mention to Mike and Freddie, our guiRead more”

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3 Days Mount Meru trekking - Day 1: From Arusha to a wildlife-filled trail
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3 Days Mount Meru trekking

15.3 Days Mount Meru trekking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $800

You hike Mount Meru with a private guide, porters, cook, and armed park ranger. The route begins with wildlife in Arusha National Park, continues to mountain huts, and reaches the 4,565-meter summit at sunrise. Expect simple hut accommodation, included meals, steep trails, and a demanding final day.

“We did a three day hike to Mount Meru with Rupia Adventure and we have had the best time!”

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