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Kilimanjaro · Serengeti · Zanzibar

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Two worlds, one journey

Absolutely Kili and Travel is a locally owned Tanzanian operator built around a single idea: that the roof of Africa and its wild plains belong in one seamless journey. We guide you from the glaciers of Uhuru Peak, down through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, to the white sands of Zanzibar - with honest, careful planning at every step.

Since 2012
Guiding on Kilimanjaro
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Local expert guides
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Kilimanjaro rising above the Tanzanian wild
The Kilimanjaro routes

Choose your way to the summit

Each route up Kilimanjaro has its own character, scenery and rhythm of acclimatisation. Here are the climbs we run most often.

Why Absolutely Kili

Not a safari company that also climbs Kilimanjaro

We started on the mountain and grew into a local team who now guide your whole Tanzania adventure - from summit to Serengeti to sea. Here is what that means for you.

Genuine local expertise

Our guides were born and raised in Tanzania. This is their home, and it shows in every sighting, story and shortcut.

Safe & well-prepared

Meticulous about safety - well-maintained 4x4 vehicles, careful acclimatisation planning and clear emergency protocols on every climb and safari.

Tailored to you

No two travellers are the same. Every itinerary is built by hand around your pace, interests and budget.

Responsible by design

We employ local teams, support conservation, and tread lightly so these places endure for generations.

Thousands of happy travellers

Over 5,000 travellers have explored Tanzania with us since 2012 - many coming back again, or sending friends and family our way.

Small, personal, private

Direct contact with the people planning your trip, no call centres, no middlemen, no surprises.

Accommodations

Choose from our handpicked camps, lodges and beach retreats for your journey through Tanzania. Whether you are looking for a luxurious lodge or a rustic tented camp, there is something for every style and budget. Explore them all and find your perfect base.

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When to come

A good time to visit, month by month

Tanzania rewards travellers all year round. Here is what each season brings, so you can travel when it suits both you and the wildlife.

January - safari season in Tanzania
Warm dry season

January

Best for

Calving seasonPhotographyClear safari days

Best places to go

Southern SerengetiNdutuNgorongoroTarangire

What to expect

Newborn wildebeest, high predator activity and excellent wildlife viewing.

Recommended experience

Ndutu Migration Safari

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February - safari season in Tanzania
Calving season peak

February

Best for

Great Migration calvingBig catsPhotographers

Best places to go

NdutuSouthern SerengetiNgorongoro

What to expect

Thousands of wildebeest calves and dramatic predator moments.

Recommended experience

Serengeti Calving Safari

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March - safari season in Tanzania
Green season begins

March

Best for

Quiet safarisLush landscapesGreat value

Best places to go

SerengetiNgorongoroLake Manyara

What to expect

Green scenery, fewer vehicles and beautiful soft light.

Recommended experience

Green Season Safari

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April - safari season in Tanzania
Long rains

April

Best for

Peaceful travelBirdlifeLow-season value

Best places to go

NgorongoroLake ManyaraZanzibar

What to expect

Afternoon showers, lush country and very few visitors.

Recommended experience

Quiet Tanzania Escape

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May - safari season in Tanzania
Late green season

May

Best for

SceneryBirdwatchingFewer crowds

Best places to go

SerengetiNgorongoroTarangire

What to expect

Fresh landscapes, calm parks and lovely photography.

Recommended experience

Scenic Northern Tanzania Safari

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June - safari season in Tanzania
Dry season begins

June

Best for

Classic safarisKilimanjaroEarly migration

Best places to go

SerengetiTarangireNgorongoroKilimanjaro

What to expect

Cooler mornings and steadily improving wildlife viewing.

Recommended experience

Classic Tanzania Safari

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July - safari season in Tanzania
Peak dry season

July

Best for

Great MigrationRiver crossingsKilimanjaro climbs

Best places to go

Northern SerengetiTarangireKilimanjaro

What to expect

High wildlife activity, clear skies and dramatic crossings.

Recommended experience

Northern Serengeti Migration Safari

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August - safari season in Tanzania
Peak safari season

August

Best for

River crossingsFamily safarisZanzibar add-ons

Best places to go

Northern SerengetiTarangireZanzibar

What to expect

Superb game viewing, dry conditions and busy parks.

Recommended experience

Safari and Zanzibar Journey

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September - safari season in Tanzania
Dry season

September

Best for

Wildlife concentrationMigrationLuxury safaris

Best places to go

SerengetiTarangireNgorongoroZanzibar

What to expect

Strong game viewing, warm days and clear skies.

Recommended experience

Premium Tanzania Safari

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October - safari season in Tanzania
Late dry season

October

Best for

Wildlife near waterQuieter than peak

Best places to go

TarangireSerengetiNgorongoro

What to expect

Elephants, predators and excellent visibility before the rains.

Recommended experience

Tarangire and Serengeti Safari

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November - safari season in Tanzania
Short rains

November

Best for

Fresh sceneryBirdlifeLower crowds

Best places to go

SerengetiNgorongoroLake ManyaraZanzibar

What to expect

Short afternoon rains, green renewal and good value.

Recommended experience

Short Rains Safari

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December - safari season in Tanzania
Festive season

December

Best for

HolidaysFamily travelSafari and beach

Best places to go

SerengetiNgorongoroTarangireZanzibar

What to expect

Warm weather, festive demand and superb safari-and-beach trips.

Recommended experience

Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar

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Weather and wildlife patterns vary naturally, but this guide helps you choose the right season for your travel style.

How your trip comes together

A Tanzania journey,
planned around you

From your first message to your final sunset on Zanzibar, planning a Kilimanjaro climb or Tanzania safari with us stays personal, honest and refreshingly human. Here's how it unfolds.

Planning a tailor-made Tanzania journey
01

Tell us your dream

Share your dates, interests and budget. There is no obligation and no pressure, just a friendly conversation with a specialist.

02

We craft your journey

We design a bespoke itinerary, hand-pick lodges and guides, and refine every detail with you until it feels perfect.

03

Travel with confidence

Land in Tanzania and simply enjoy it. We handle logistics, transfers and guiding, with 24/7 support throughout.

04

Come home with stories

Return with memories that last a lifetime, and join the family of travellers who come back to us year after year.

Voices from the trail

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Todo fue genial Hicimos un safari por Ngorongoro, Tarangire y el Serengeti. Nuestro vuelo se retrasó un día y, aun así, adaptaron el itinerario para que pudiéramos realizar todas las actividades que teníamos previstas. Los alojamientos fueron muy buenos y todo el personal -guías, cocineros y el resto del equipo- fue excelente. Nuestra persona de contacto, Godfrey, respondió siempre de inmediato a todas nuestras dudas y nos ayudó en todo momento. Ha sido una experiencia fantástica que recomendamos al 100 %. ¡Sin duda, volveríamos a repetir! Un saludo Gofrey!
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Nice experience with Absolutely Kili&travel A friend gave me Godfrey’s contact after traveling with him. We agreed on the dates and the itinerary that suited us (1 day Tarangire, 1 Lake Manyara, 2 Serengeti, 1 Ngorongoro). As he had mentioned, he came to meet us at the B&B in Arusha the night before the start of the tour. On the first day, the guide-driver (Robinson) picked us up an hour and a half later than the time Godfrey had indicated, and after running several errands, we managed to arrive at Tarangire at 1 p.m., leaving the park at 5 p.m., having spent part of the time on lunch. The next day, the guide-driver did NOT show up to pick us up, and he was not answering his phone, so they had to replace him with another one, which meant we lost almost the entire morning in that process. It should be said that, although he was punctual and polite at all times, we noticed that he didn’t have much experience in spotting animals, as he is very young. The cook, Ibrahim, was excellent! Regarding the accommodation at the Public Campsites, it must be said that the one in Serengeti leaves much to be desired: contrary to what we were told, there was no hot water in the showers and no electricity in the bathrooms. Overall, it was neglected, dirty, and there was no sign of any staff or manager at the campsite. The one in Ngorongoro was also quite basic, although there was light in the bathrooms, but again no hot water. Overall, I would say that Absolutely Kili followed the program, though not always the timings. We were left with a bittersweet feeling of not having been able to enjoy more time in the parks and with the wildlife. We believe it is essential that Godfrey should supervise the staff he hires, as they are the key element to making the most of the experience. Thanks Godfrey.
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Super expérience ! Expérience au top ! Les échanges par WhatsApp ont été de qualités, Godfrey était très disponible et les explications étaient très claires. Le guide français (Malacky) était d’une grande gentillesse et nous a transmis beaucoup de son savoir. Le safari était magnifique et bien organisé. Les hébergements et la nourriture locale étaient de qualités et le personnel toujours accueillant. Je recommande cette compagnie à 100%
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Una Aventura Inolvidable Más que un viaje.....una gran aventura, el safari, "impresionante"!! Un sueño hecho realidad. Insuperable la organización fue todo exactamente como nos dijeron que iba a ser, muy puntuales en horarios y detalles. El guía un genio, se notaba la experiencia que tiene pero sobre todo el amor por lo que hace y los animales, que nos transmitió en todo momento con mucha pasión. Vimos todos los animales que hay en los parques, la 4x4 muy cómoda y espaciosa. Las tiendas de acampada grandes y buena calidad. Los campamentos en medio de la sabana impecables. Crítica constructiva las colchonetas de las tiendas de acampar eran un poco viejas e incómodas. Habría que renovarlas.
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Kilimanjaro ascension Really great experience on the Kilimanjaro, super well organized by the agency. It was the second time I used their services as I went for a safari a few years ago, which was also a great moment. I strongly recommend !
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Super Safari! Super Safari ( 2 jours serengeti, 1 jour N'gorongoro, 1 jour Tarangire). Grâce à notre super chauffeur Juma et à notre super guidé francophone Elias, 'ous avons vu le big 5 et bien plus encore ! N'hésitez pas les demander pour votre séjour!
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Wonderful experience We had a great experience! Godfrey was able to adapt to our budget and offer us a 4-day safari that was totally in line with our expectations. We had chosen to sleep in a tent, and we were pleasantly surprised at how comfortable it was. Our cook was the best! Thank you Benjamin! At your service throughout our stay Thanks to our driver, we were also able to see all the animals we wanted! He did his job I highly recommend this safari, for a price that I find more than reasonable.
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Amazing experience! We saved time for a 4 day safari plus 1 day in Kilimanjaro waterfalls/caves, tailored made with Godfrey. We saw great diversity of wildlife. The Guide (Riziki) was very intuitive and knowledgeable (we had lions around our car, monkeys jumping on the car mask, elephants crossing he road just before us). The Guide knew how to behave in each of these situation, he took care everything was safe for both parties. Accommodation / tents always ready at arrival, our Chef served great dishes every day, Big thanks guys!!
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3 great days out So much choice it is hard to know which operator to choose for safari out of Arusha. Luckily I was introduced to Godfrey who sorted a 3 day itinerary which fitted my plans well. All went smoothly with pick ups and accomodation (I didn’t do the camping option though) and excellent guides and picnic lunches around the 3 parks, saw all of the “big 5” bar leopards plus many more, beautiful experience, thanks!
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Thank you Amazing Kili! My husband and I visited Tanzania to begin the new year 2023. Amazing Kili was recommended to me by a friend who spent 3 months in Tanzania and I am so happy she did. Godfrey (the contact) recommended we did Safari and Mount Meru for the 10 days we had. Safari: Lake Manyara: we saw lions, zebras, elephants, all types of monkeys, birds, hippos, and more. Serengeti: incredible wildlife. The list is too long but picture Lion King. We camped in the National Park. Ngorongoro: crater that is a paradise for wildlife. We saw two rhinos. Tarangire: same as other parks but with a view filled with baobab trees, which are a sight to see. Throughout the safari, our driver Riziki was knowledgeable, efficient with dealing with entrance tickets, incredible friendly, and knew where to go for the best views. He became our friend right away. Meals are provided for and we had the pleasure of having Musa as our cook throughout our entire Tanzania adventure. Mount Meru: This mountain was recommended because of the limited time we had- Kili takes longer. However, we preferred this mountain over Kili. It takes 3 days to climb and 2 days to descend. Pack light and efficient. You can see Mount Kili from the summit. Honestly, one of the best experiences of our lives. Tough but worth every second. Pole Pole We want to thank the Amazing Kili team for making us feel at home and for being flexible!! Hope to see you all soon. We recommend this company completely!
Common questions

Before you go

The long dry season from June to October is the classic game-viewing window, when wildlife concentrates around water and the Great Migration crosses the northern Serengeti. January to February is superb for the calving season in the southern Serengeti. We tailor timing to what you most want to see.

For peak months (July-September and December) we recommend booking six to twelve months ahead to secure the best camps and guides. Shorter lead times are often possible in the low season, talk to us and we will advise honestly.

Almost all of our journeys are private and tailor-made, your own vehicle, guide and pace. We also arrange small-group departures and honeymoon or family specials on request.

Kilimanjaro is a non-technical trek, but altitude is the real challenge. We build in generous acclimatisation days, carry emergency oxygen and pulse oximeters, and our experienced local guides know how to keep you safe and comfortable all the way to Uhuru Peak.

Absolutely it is our most popular style of trip. A short flight links the safari circuit to the islands, so you can pair Big Five game drives with days on the beach. Our Safari & Zanzibar Combination is a perfect example.

Typically: park and conservation fees, expert guiding, 4×4 safari vehicle, accommodation, most meals, and airport transfers. International flights, visas, travel insurance and tips are usually excluded. Every itinerary lists exactly what is and is not included.

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