A Review of Trekking, Climbing, and Hiking Tour Agencies in Tanzania

Are you a hiker, and you are interested in hiking? 

Hiking is one of the most productive activities to do during your free time. You not only get to exercise your body, but also get to relax your mind as you explore the wild. This report examines the climbing and hiking tour agencies in Tanzania based on publicly available data from Google Seller Ratings and its aggregated rating and review system.

An Overview of Tanzania as a Destination

Tanzania is a well-known trekking and hiking location because it is the home of Africa’s highest mountain. Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, rises from lush, grassy plains and towers over the land. Its snow-capped peak is a sight to behold. 

Climbing Kilimanjaro is surprisingly easy, and standing on the roof of Africa is a life-changing experience. Although it’s an incredible trek, most people are unaware of Tanzania’s many other incredible trekking routes and peaks to climb. There are many different hikes you can take before or after climbing Mount Kilimanjaro because Tanzania is home to numerous mountain ranges.

For this reason, employing the services of climbing and hiking agencies is crucial for one to have an unforgettable life experience. However, finding the best tours in the country can be difficult, especially given the size of Tanzania and the variety of locations available. Naturally, there is a tonne of results when you Google “hiking tour operators in Tanzania” and every business claims to be the best.

Selecting the best Tour Operators based on Reviews

Organizing a trip by yourself can be challenging. Maybe once in a while, a solo trip can be handled, but organizing a trip for the whole family or a group of friends can be challenging to do on your own. From the pool of numerous companies, a few agencies and tour operators can  be of great assistance if you decide to have someone else plan your Tanzania holiday and want someone more reliable than your uncles, friends, and even yourself.

Examining online reviews is one of the most reliable ways to select the best tour provider. You can read reviews from other visitors to find out how they felt about the tour operator, the guides, and their travelling companions. Of course, it’s crucial to remember that each person is unique when reading reviews of tour operators. Depending on individual expectations and general tour philosophy, someone else’s 5-star experience could be someone else’s 3 or 4-star experience. Before your next trip, check out this list of the below-listed Tanzania trekking and hiking tour operators to see if one is accessible, close by, and meets your requirements.

Top-rated agency

Name of Agency	Rating	Number of Reviews
BURIGI CHATO SAFARIS CO LTD –	5.0	395
NGAIZA ADVENTURES L.T.D	5.0	208
African Trek & Travel	5.0	128
KILISERENGORO TOURS	5.0	76
Kilinge Adventures	5.0	69
TANZANIA ROYALTOURS &SAFARIS CO LTD	5.0	47
WINNERS EXPEDITIONS.	5.0	44
WIDERANGE AFRICAN SAFARIS CO LTD	5.0	36
AFRO-VERTEX TOURS & SAFARIS	5.0	30
Macpace Tours & Safaris Ltd	5.0	27

 

Most reviewed agency

Name of Agency	Number of Reviews	Rating
BURIGI CHATO SAFARIS CO LTD	395	5.0
NGAIZA ADVENTURES L.T.D	208	5.0
African Trek & Travel	128	5.0
KILISERENGORO TOURS	76	5.0
Nyange Adventures	73	4.5
Kilinge Adventures	69	5.0
TANZANIA ROYAL TOURS AND SAFARIS CO LTD	47	5.0
WINNERS EXPEDITIONS	44	5.0
Barafu Tours & Safaris Co Ltd	38	4.9
Kilimanjaro Brothers Climbing & Adventure Company Ltd.	37	4.9

Based on the findings obtained from official Google My Business ratings, the best-rated hiking tour agency in Tanzania is BURIGI CHATO SAFARIS with a perfect 5-star rating from 395 reviews. In second place is NGAIZA ADVENTURES with 208 reviews and a 5-star rating as well, while African Trek & Travel is also perfectly 5.0 star-rated but in third place having received 128 reviews.

Credit should be given to these leading three because having a good rating with a large sample size is a very desirable feature. These agencies have made considerable progress in delivering a better experience for their customers by putting a strong emphasis on building meaningful relationships for an unforgettable experience.

We thank the owners of the listed top ten travel and tour agencies in both categories for their excellent service and encourage them to contact an organization like eKomi, which can improve their digital presence with efficient teams that generate organic reviews. The eKomi team provides numerous businesses with customer satisfaction assessments, along with free consultation to determine the level of business growth and a literate sales development and online footprint.

Check out eKomi’s blog in three months to follow up on our assessment of which tour agency in Tanzania will be the best and most rated.