# Kijani Tours > We're a local tour operator specialising in in leisure and soft adventure travel in Tanzania ## Contact - Email: info@kijanitours.com - Work: +255 784 830 837 - Address: 649 MOSHI , Moshi , Kilimanjaro , 25102 , Tanzania - Map: https://goo.gl/maps/2AV23rmJZSaELsxr8 - Book online: https://www.kijanitours.com/contact/contact-us/ ## Pages - [Home](https://www.kijanitours.com/): Kijani Tours Limited, is a new age Tanzanian travel Company that offers safaris, mountain climbing, cultural and life style tours, cycling tours and other travel related services throughout Tanzania.… - [About Us](https://www.kijanitours.com/-about-kijani-tours-/): Kijani Tours was founded in 2022 to create meaningful journeys that connect travellers with Tanzania's people, wildlife, cultures, and landscapes, while supporting responsible, regenerative tourism.… - [Tanzania Wildlife Safaris](https://www.kijanitours.com/-tanzania-safari-packages-/): Explore Tanzania Safari Packages for 2026 with Kijani Tours, featuring Serengeti safaris, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Mount Kilimanjaro treks, cultural experiences, and Tanzania coast… - [Kilimanjaro Treks](https://www.kijanitours.com/-kilimanjaro-climbing-guide-/): A practical guide for understanding how to approach Mount Kilimanjaro safely and effectively, including route options, preparation strategies, and what to expect on the mountain. It covers key trekki… - [Blog](https://www.kijanitours.com/blog/): Explore Tanzania with travel guides crafted by local experts. Dive into legendary safaris, trek up Mount Kilimanjaro, or relax on white-sand beaches on the Indian Ocean. Learn about Tanzania’s rich c… - [Tanzania](https://www.kijanitours.com/tanzania-travel-guide/): Serengeti. Kilimanjaro. Ngorongoro. Zanzibar. Tanzania is not one destination. There are many, and together they form the most complete wildlife and adventure experience on earth. - [Gallery](https://www.kijanitours.com/galleries/#filter=.gallery): The Kijani Collection is a curated showcase of Tanzania’s most inspiring travel experiences. Through captivating images of wildlife, landscapes, culture, and adventure, this gallery tells the stories… - [FAQ`S](https://www.kijanitours.com/-tanzania-faqs-/): We believe a great Tanzania trip should give back as much as it gives you to the guides who share their home, the communities you meet along the way, and the wild places you came to see. That's why w… ## FAQ ### What makes Kijani Tours different from other operators in Tanzania? We are a locally owned, Moshi-based operator built on a triple-benefit model: Good for you as a traveler, good for the communities you visit, and good for the ecosystem. Our guides come from the local community, porters and crew are paid above the Kilimanjaro National Park minimum wage, and we are based in Moshi, Tanzania ### Do you own your vehicles and employ your guides directly, or do you subcontract? We own our safari fleet and employ our driver-guides and mountain crew directly, year-round — we don't subcontract your trip to a third party. This matters because if something goes wrong mid-trip (a breakdown, an injury, a schedule change), we can fix it directly rather than waiting on a broker's third-party supplier. ### Are you a local Tanzanian company or an international agency? We are a locally owned Tanzanian company headquartered in Moshi. Book directly with us instead of through an international platform, and you will typically save 20–40% on the same itinerary, since the parks, guide, and vehicle are identical — the difference is just resale markup. ### What do you actually specialise in? Three connected things: Mount Kilimanjaro treks on all major routes, Tanzania wildlife safaris across the Northern and Southern Circuit parks, and Indian Ocean beach holidays in Zanzibar, Pangani, and Mafia Island. We also build cultural itineraries rooted in Chagga heritage, and combining all of these into one seamless trip is our specialty. ### Can I see reviews or talk to past guests before booking? Sure, we can provide references from recent guests and point you to verified reviews on TripAdvisor and Google. Ask this of any operator you're considering, not just us; a company with nothing to hide will readily provide it. ### Can I combine Kilimanjaro, safari, and a beach holiday in one trip? Yes, and we usually recommend mountain-then-safari-then-beach, because it lets your body recover gradually: altitude first when you're freshest, safari is gentle on a post-climb body, and the beach is pure recovery. We'd steer you away from reversing the order (beach then Kilimanjaro), since that works against acclimatisation. ### How far in advance should I book? Book 3–6 months ahead for peak season (June–October), and 6–8 months ahead for January–February calving season or July–August migration season, when the best lodges and Kilimanjaro permit dates sell out first. Green season travel (March–May, November) can often be booked just 4–8 weeks out. ### How many days do I actually need in Tanzania? The ideal length of your Tanzania trip depends on the experiences that matter most to you. If you're dreaming of a classic safari through Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti, plan for 6–8 days. Adding Zanzibar creates a relaxed 10–12 day holiday, while an 8-day Kilimanjaro climb typically takes 10–12 days with arrival and departure. If you would like to combine Kilimanjaro with a Northern Circuit safari, allow 16–18 days. Cultural experiences such as visiting Chagga communities,… ### Is Tanzania a Good Destination for Families with Children? Absolutely. Tanzania is an excellent family destination, with experiences that can be tailored to different ages and interests. Children aged 6 and above generally enjoy safari adventures, especially in parks like Tarangire, where large elephant herds and abundant wildlife often provide rewarding game viewing close to camp. For families with younger children, we recommend comfortable lodges with family-friendly facilities and a relaxed pace rather than more remote camps. Zanzibar is well suited… ### What Does a Typical Day on a Tanzania Safari Look Like? A typical safari day is designed around wildlife activity rather than a rigid timetable. You'll usually wake between 6:00 and 6:30 a.m. for coffee or tea before setting out on a morning game drive, when animals are at their most active. After returning to camp for a leisurely breakfast, the hottest hours of the day are reserved for lunch, relaxation, or enjoying your lodge. In the late afternoon, you'll head out again for another game drive that often extends into sunset, before returning for d… ### Can I Travel to Tanzania as a Solo Traveller? Absolutely. Tanzania is a rewarding destination for solo travellers, and we can create a private itinerary tailored entirely to your interests, travel style, and budget. Because you will have your own guide, safari vehicle, and accommodation, a single supplement typically applies, usually adding around 20–40% to the trip cost. If keeping costs lower is your priority, we can also recommend scheduled group departures with 4–8 travellers, allowing you to share transport and guiding while reducing… ### Can I Combine Tanzania and Kenya in One Trip? Yes, it’s entirely possible to combine both countries in a single journey. The Serengeti in Tanzania and the Maasai Mara in Kenya form one continuous ecosystem, which means wildlife movement flows naturally across the border. We typically design itineraries that begin in Tanzania’s Northern Circuit before continuing into Kenya, especially during July to October when the river crossings are at their most dramatic. Because you’ll be crossing international borders, both Tanzania and Kenya require… ### How Much Does a Tanzania Trip Actually Cost? A Tanzania safari typically ranges from about $250 to $2,000+ per person per day, depending on the level of comfort and how private your experience is. Most first-time travellers booking a quality private safari usually spend around $380–$600 per day, which includes a private 4x4 vehicle, professional guide, accommodation, meals, and park fees. Shared group safaris are more affordable, while luxury itineraries with premium camps and fly-in transfers sit at the higher end. Costs exclude internat… ### What’s Included in a Kijani Tours Safari Package? A Kijani Tours safari is designed to feel seamless from the moment you land. Your package includes a private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for unobstructed wildlife viewing, an experienced English- and Swahili-speaking driver-guide, all national park and conservation fees, full-board accommodation, and meals throughout your journey. You will also have bottled water in the vehicle, airport transfers, and thoughtful pre- and post-safari briefings to help you prepare, understand the landsc… ### Can You Request Special Meals on a Tanzania Safari? Yes, we can accommodate vegan, vegetarian, and allergy-related dietary requirements across all our lodges and mobile camps. What matters most is that you inform us as early as possible when booking. This gives us time to coordinate directly with the lodges and camps we work with and ensure the right arrangements are made in advance—especially in remote areas where everything has to be planned carefully before your arrival. ### When is the best time to climb Mount Kilimanjaro? The best time to climb Kilimanjaro is generally during January to March and June to October, when conditions on the mountain are more stable. These months usually bring drier trails, clearer skies, and better summit visibility, all of which make the ascent more comfortable and rewarding. Kilimanjaro is open year-round, so climbs are still possible outside these windows. However, April and May are the long rainy season, when trails can become wet and slippery, cloud cover is heavier, and visibil… ### When is the best time to visit Tanzania? The best time to visit Tanzania is generally during the long dry season from June to October. This is when wildlife viewing is at its most consistent, as animals gather around rivers and waterholes, roads are easier to navigate, and Kilimanjaro climbing conditions are at their most reliable. If you're hoping for quieter safari experiences and excellent wildlife action, January and February are also a strong choice thanks to the wildebeest calving season in the southern Serengeti. Tanzania’s tra… ### What is Tanzania’s rainy season, and can you still travel during it? Tanzania has two rainy periods: the long rains from March to May and the short rains from November to December. The long rains are heavier and more consistent, and they can affect access to some remote parks and change safari driving conditions. The short rains are usually lighter, often arriving as short afternoon showers that rarely disrupt travel plans in a meaningful way. Travel is still very possible during both seasons. From March to May, the landscapes are at their greenest and most atmo… ### What wildlife will I see on a Tanzania safari? A Tanzania safari offers genuine Big Five wildlife sightings: lion, leopard, elephant, Cape buffalo, and black rhinoceros. Tanzania is also home to cheetah, wild dog, hippo, crocodile, giraffe, zebra, hyena, and over 1,000 species of bird. In Serengeti National Park, you can encounter wildlife densities found nowhere else on Earth. Big Five reliability in Tanzania's major parks: • Lion: Highly reliable in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Common in Tarangire and Ruaha. • Leopard: Present in all… ### What is the difference between a private safari and a group safari? A private safari gives you exclusive use of a 4x4 vehicle and guide for your group only. You set the game drive pace, stop as long as you want at sightings, and do not share the vehicle with strangers. A group (shared) safari puts you in a vehicle with 4 to 8 other travellers, usually strangers, on a pre-set route and schedule. Private safaris cost more but deliver a fundamentally different experience. You can enter the parks at first light and stay until last light. If a leopard is resting in… ### Which national parks should I visit in Tanzania? If it’s your first time in Tanzania, the Northern Circuit is the most balanced starting point. It brings together Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Tarangire National Park, with the option to add Lake Manyara for more variety. This combination gives you a strong chance of seeing the Big Five while also experiencing very different landscapes within a single journey. The Serengeti is Tanzania’s classic safari landscape—vast open plains, year-round wildlife, and the st… ### Are there ways to see Tanzania's national parks that are less expensive than a lodge safari? Yes. Camping safaris, shoulder-season travel, and shared group departures are the three main ways to reduce Tanzania safari costs without reducing the wildlife experience. Public campsites exist in most Tanzanian national parks and cost significantly less than lodge accommodation. The wildlife access is identical. The experience is rougher, which some travellers prefer. Green season (November to May) accommodation rates drop 30 to 50 percent at most lodges and camps. Shared group departures red… ### What is the Great Wildebeest Migration? The Great Wildebeest Migration is the largest overland wildlife movement on Earth. Approximately 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebra, and 300,000 gazelle move in a continuous cycle across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem between Tanzania and Kenya, following rainfall and fresh grass. It is a year-round phenomenon, not a single annual event. The migration's most dramatic phase is the Mara River crossing. From July to October, the herds reach the Mara River in northern Serengeti and must cross its… ### How difficult is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro? Mount Kilimanjaro is challenging but achievable for most people in reasonable physical health. It is not a technical climb. No ropes, ice axes, or mountaineering skills are needed. The primary challenge is altitude, not terrain. Kilimanjaro rises to 5,895 metres above sea level, and at the summit, oxygen availability is roughly 50 percent of sea level. You will hike 5 to 8 hours per day for 7 to 9 consecutive days on uneven mountain terrain. The final summit night requires a 10 to 15 hour push… ### Where in the Serengeti should you be to see the Migration? The Migration moves through different parts of the Serengeti throughout the year, so where you stay depends entirely on the season. From January to March, the herds gather in the southern Serengeti and Ndutu area, where the calving season takes place across wide open plains—one of the best times for dramatic wildlife encounters and photography. Between April and June, the herds begin moving north through the central Serengeti, spreading out across the plains as they follow fresh grazing. From J… ### How Much Does It Cost to Climb Kilimanjaro with Kijani Tours? At Kijani Tours, Kilimanjaro climbs typically range from $2,200 to $4,500 per person, depending on route length, group size, and the level of support on the mountain. Our 7-day Machame and Lemosho routes generally fall between $2,800 and $3,200, while the longer 9-day Northern Circuit ranges from $3,200 to $4,500. These prices reflect a fully supported expedition with professional guides, trained porters, quality mountain equipment, park fees, meals, and safety systems that ensure a responsible… ### Which Kilimanjaro route is best for me? Each Kilimanjaro route offers a different rhythm of ascent, scenery, and chance of reaching the summit. At Kijani Tours, we guide you to the option that best matches your pace, experience, and comfort in the mountains. Longer routes generally allow better acclimatisation and higher success rates. The Northern Circuit (9 days) is our signature route and offers the highest summit success, typically 90–95%. It circles the quieter northern slopes, giving you more time to adapt to altitude and exper… ### What is the summit success rate on Kilimanjaro? The industry-wide average success rate for Kilimanjaro is approximately 65 percent. However, these averages cover enormous variation: climbers on 5-day routes summit as little as 27 to 35 percent of the time, while those on 8- to 9-day routes with quality operators achieve 85 to 95 percent success rates. The most important factor in your success is the number of days you spend on the mountain. Every extra day allows your body more time to acclimatize. This is not a luxury; it is physiology. Kij… ### What fitness level do you need to climb Kilimanjaro? You don’t need to be an athlete to climb Kilimanjaro, but a solid base level of fitness makes the journey far more comfortable. A good reference point is being able to hike for around six hours on hilly terrain while carrying a small daypack of 5–8 kg without needing frequent breaks. If you can manage that, you already have the foundation needed for the mountain. On Kilimanjaro, success is shaped more by how well your body adapts to altitude than by extreme fitness. In the months before your cl… ### What is altitude sickness and how do I prevent it on Kilimanjaro? Altitude sickness (Acute Mountain Sickness, or AMS) occurs when you ascend faster than your body can adapt to reduced oxygen levels. Common symptoms include headache, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, and loss of appetite. Approximately 75 percent of Kilimanjaro climbers experience some AMS symptoms above 3,000 metres. Mild AMS symptoms are normal and usually resolve as your body acclimatises. Severe AMS, which can develop into High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) or High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAP… ### What is the minimum age for climbing Kilimanjaro? Kilimanjaro National Park Authority sets the minimum age at 10 years old. Kijani Tours recommends a practical minimum of 12 to 14 years for children who are genuinely physically prepared and understand what they are committing to. The minimum age for children should be discussed with the Kijani team before booking. The oldest person to reach Uhuru Peak was Anne Lorimor, who summited at age 89. There is no upper age limit. What matters is health and fitness, not age. ### Is Tanzania only about wildlife? No. Tanzania is a country of 120-plus ethnic groups, a living mosaic of languages, farming systems, pastoral traditions, and coastal Swahili heritage that spans more than a thousand years of Indian Ocean trade. Wildlife is the internationally famous headline, but culture is what many travellers remember most. Tanzania is home to some of Africa's most distinct and accessible cultural experiences, from the ancient hunter-gatherer traditions of the Hadzabe around Lake Eyasi to the terraced hillsid… ### What is the Hadzabe hunter-gatherer experience at Lake Eyasi? The Hadzabe people of Lake Eyasi, in the Rift Valley of northern Tanzania, are one of Africa's last remaining hunter-gatherer communities. A Kijani Tours visit involves an early morning hunt, traditional fire-making, gathering wild foods, and an exchange facilitated by a bilingual community guide. This is not a performance. The Hadzabe live this way. Lake Eyasi is also home to the Datoga people, traditional pastoralists and metalworkers. A combined visit to both communities in one day offers a… ### What are the best beach destinations in Tanzania? Tanzania's three main beach destinations are Zanzibar Island (Unguja), Pangani on the mainland coast, and Mafia Island in the Indian Ocean south of Dar es Salaam. Each offers a different atmosphere: Zanzibar is culturally rich and more developed; Pangani is quiet and historically layered; Mafia Island is remote and marine conservation-focused. ### What Maasai cultural experiences are available in Tanzania? Maasai cultural visits in northern Tanzania offer an encounter with East Africa's most internationally recognised pastoral culture. A quality Maasai visit includes a homestead (enkang) tour, an explanation of livestock-based land management, cultural dances, and conversation through a guide fluent in Maa. Lake Natron area and Enduimet Wildlife Management Area near Kilimanjaro are the most authentic settings. A note on Maasai tourism quality: the roadside Maasai 'jumping dance' performances near… ### When Is the Best Time to Visit Zanzibar? The best time to visit Zanzibar for a beach holiday is generally June to October, when the weather is dry, humidity is lower, and the Indian Ocean is calm. These conditions make it ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and diving, with clear visibility over the coral reefs. July and August tend to offer the most consistent all-round beach conditions. From March to May, Zanzibar experiences the long rains. This is the quietest period on the island, with lower prices and fewer visitors, but weather can… ### What makes Pangani different from Zanzibar? Pangani is a small historic coastal town on the mainland Tanzanian coast, approximately 60km south of Tanga. It is quiet, uncrowded, and historically significant as a 19th-century Arab and German colonial trading port. Travellers who find Zanzibar too developed and tourist-heavy consistently describe Pangani as what Zanzibar felt like 25 years ago. Pangani sits at the mouth of the Pangani River, where river trips can take you into Saadani National Park, Tanzania's only coastal wildlife sanctuar… ### Can I visit multiple beach destinations in one Tanzania trip? Yes. Kijani Tours can design combined coastal itineraries that move through Pangani, Zanzibar, and Mafia Island, or connect them with the Northern Circuit safari and Kilimanjaro trekking. The most practical route is safari first from Moshi or Arusha, then a short domestic flight to Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam for the beach extension. Pangani connects naturally as a road stop between Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. The drive from Moshi to Pangani takes approximately 4 to 5 hours through Tanga, and a dho… ### What is special about Mafia Island and when is the best time to visit? Mafia Island is a remote marine conservation island south of Dar es Salaam, best known for the Mafia Island Marine Park, which is one of East Africa's premier diving destinations, and for whale shark encounters that are among the most reliable in the world. The best time to visit Mafia Island is October to March, which is peak whale shark season. Mafia Island is less developed than Zanzibar by design. The island has limited accommodation, poor internet connectivity, and no party scene. Travelle… ### Which airports do I fly into for Tanzania? Tanzania has two main international airports: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) near Moshi and Arusha, which serves the Northern Circuit; and Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam (DAR), which serves the Southern Circuit and connects to Zanzibar. Zanzibar has its own airport (ZNZ) with direct regional connections. For safari and Kilimanjaro travellers, Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is the right gateway. It is 35 kilometres from Moshi and 45 kilometres from Arusha…