Chief’s Tours is the right choice for your Tanzania adventures! - Our trip to Kilimanjaro was 4 years in the making and Chiefs Tours supported us the entire time up until a difficult decision but there is summit in our future and I can’t wait to do it with chiefs! 4 years ago I watched a video about climbing Kili and decided it was something I wanted to do. I started reaching out to a few well reviewed companies and Chiefs tours was the most responsive and reasonably priced. Our planning got interrupted by some surgeries and covid but the entire time adidas (owner/operator of chiefs) always was responsive and willing to adjust with our schedule. We finally made it a reality this December. We were greeted at the airport after realizing one of our bags didn’t make it. Adidas took our lost baggage ticket and said this was his problem now. Ended up our bag went on to Zanzibar and adidas had it back at our lodge later that night! The lodge we stayed at (kilele) was comfortable and perfect for before and after our climb. We were served wonderful food and drinks by cheerful and helpful staff. That day, adidas and our guides met us at the lodge to discuss our climb and answer any of our final questions. They checked our gear to ensure we had what we would need to be successful. The next morning the team took us to pick up some gear we were renting and to get the porters and head to the market to get the supplies we would need. We booked a 6 day lemosho route. Our fitness level is pretty high and we ski at altitude so felt this was a good fit for us. Day 1 was hiked almost entirely in rain, given it was still part of the rainy season and we were in the rain forest zone. This wasn’t a surprise. A failure in our dry bag however caused my wife’s clothes and her sleeping bag to get wet. Unfortunately even with the best effort of our guides and porters we weren’t able to get things dried out and after a night at Shira II where it was colder we made the difficult decision to turn back. Our guides (Jackson and frank) and porters tried everything they could to allow us to continue on but ultimately supported our decision to hike back and made all the arrangements for us to do this. The entire team works so hard to make sure you are taken care of and happy and they take such pride in their work. It is infectious. Our meals prepared by Jeff were wonderful and mindful of the kind of food we needed for each day. Every night our health was checked and we discussed what the next day would entail. We are already discussing with chiefs coming back to finish what we started in 2024, so you can see how confident we are in this company and its dedicated employees. I highly recommend chiefs for your kilininjaro climb!

Thank you for the moving experience - I am grateful to my guide Frank and the porters for the 6-day Lemosho route, which was an amazing experience. They planned a climbing plan that suited each person, and they were flexible during the climb. I was nervous because it was my first trip to Africa alone as a woman. Before making the reservation, I called and spoke to the person in charge (Adidas). They picked me up at the airport, so I didn't need to find a taxi. And on the way back, they picked me up at the designated hotel, so I didn't need to use a taxi during my stay. I could have arranged for a porter to be with me, but when I told them I wanted to climb with other climbers, they arranged it for me. On the third day, when I had a headache, my guide Frank told me to take painkiller (said Loxonin in Japan) and see how it went because the side effects of taking altitude sickness medicine were more scary. Also, my companion had been taking altitude sickness medicine since the middle of the climb, so I advised him to continue taking it even if he didn't have a headache. Thanks to that, my headache disappeared and I was able to climb without any problems even when I tried to reach the summit without getting altitude sickness. It was also helpful that they adjusted to my individual wishes, such as the time to leave camp for the summit attempt, and whether I would arrive in time for sunrise. I didn't mind not seeing the sunrise at the summit, so I used that time to sleep and focus on recovering my strength. Also, on the fifth day, when one of the other guides injured his leg after the summit attempt and was unable to walk, they quickly arranged for a helicopter (and confirmed that insurance was in place) and handled the accident smoothly. It was thanks to everyone that we were able to descend safely. Thank you very much.

7 day trek via Lemosho route - Chiefs tours was recommended to me by one of my close friends who also climbed Kilimanjaro back in 2021. I could not say enough as of how incredible this experience was and how Chiefs tours made it even more epic. The owner Adidas was quick to provide quotes on time, explain throughly what to expect during the trek, provide a list of what we needed to pack before our trip and an easy way to pay for the tour before we headed to Tanzania. Once we landed in Kilimanjaro, they were quick to get our details for pick up. The entire trip was door to door service, they picked us up from our hotel in Arusha and dropped us off back at the airport when we finished. While we were in Moshi they provided a very comfortable stay that included drinks and food, a comfortable bed, hot water and WiFi. We did the 7 day trek via Lemosho route. For our trek they got us the best guides and crew. We had 10 people for 2 of us hikers (right?!). Yes, you need this many people to get you up and down a mountain in 7 days. The crew was incredible, they made sure we had our tent set up before we got to every stop, they had a sleeping tent and a dining tent just for us. We had our own chef/cook Jeff who was incredible, his food was heavenly and he always made sure we were over fed with the appropriate food for the hike :) Oh, and the guides - Jackson and Calvin - I can't say enough great things about them. They were the coolest and nicest guides. Very well prepared, they have climbed that mountain more times that they can count. They made sure we always had clear what the game plan was and we were taken care of. They also pushed us to reach summit when we felt like altitude was taking our souls away and made sure we understood what to expect at every step. Make sure you ask for them and Jeff when you book your trekking. I highly recommend Chiefs tours to anyone who would like to climb Kili with a solid company who will make your experience that much greater. Note - TripAdvisor is not letting me upload the photo with the summit sign so I posted other photos from up top and sunrise :) our guides were also amazing photographers.

Chief Tours is AMAZING - From the moment we arrived at the lodge, everyone was extremely nice and accommodating. The day we left for the mountain, the crew took their time to ensure all of our gear was adequate and that we had everything we needed. The entire crew went above and beyond the whole time to make sure we were safe, well fed (the food was absolutely AMAZING), hydrated, and of course enjoying the experience. They kept a manageable pace for us during the hikes to ensure we could manage it and I’m really proud to say that I made it to the top! I honestly would have not been able to make it if it wasn’t for the guides. Not only were they carrying everything but they were also encouraging without pushing too far and also mentally prepared is every night for what was coming the following day. I would recommend Chief Tours for anyone considering this experience. They’ll do their best to make sure your probabilities of success are as high as possible and we’ll do everything to give you the best experience possible.

Kilimanjaro and Safari - After much research online, we finally decided to go with Chiefs Tours. I think we couldn’t have done a better choice. Thank you Adidas for putting together an unforgettable adventure for us! We (my boyfriend and I) did a 6-day Kilimanjaro trek up the Machame route and then a 3-day Safari. Adidas was always very helpful in answering all our questions before arrival. He is also very experienced and often anticipated our needs better than ourselves. The extra days before and in between we stayed at Kilele lodge where we were very well taken care of. Adidas made sure we had an amazing experience all the way and even came to say farewell to us at the airport. - Kilimanjaro – Machame route 6 days: 10 out of 10! We are so glad we found Chiefs Tours and Adidas. Adidas put together the best team to help us up to the top of the mountain. The team of ten (2 mountain guides, 1 chef, 1 waiter, and 6 porters) solved everything so well. The food was great and with the encouraging words and support from our amazing guides, Washingtone and Elias, we made it to Uhuru peak. The team adapted well to our needs and possibilities, and we always felt safe with them. Thank you so much for making this such a memorable experience. - Safari 3 days – Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Manyara: 9 out of 10! It is hard to top the Kilimanjaro trek, but Adidas organized a great 3-day safari for us. We were introduced to our safari guide who stayed with us for three days. We stayed at a nice lodge where we also had dinner and breakfast. We also got a lunch box to eat in the national park (fighting of the monkeys). For three days we visited three different national parks and saw the big five and the big seven! Big thanks to our safari guide for sharing his knowledge and driving us around.

Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking Machame 6 days - I did Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking Machame 6 days as a solo traveller. It's a reasonable agency for budget traveler.

Kilimanjaro trip - I started researching my Kilimanjaro trip a while back, spoke to more than 10 company’s and ended up selecting Chief Tours. Adidas was quick to respond and answered all my questions. A few reasons why I chose chief tours. They were flexible with my schedule as I wasn’t sure of the exact date I would arrive due to my working schedule. Chief tours was best value I found for a solo private tour. A late decision from my friend to join the trip, made two in total. I had been training for a year and wanted to push myself to complete the hike as quickly as possible, I needed a tour company and team to work with me on my time scale. 4 days. We arrived in Moshi - Adidas met us at the airport and took us to the hotel, checked in around 11pm. The next morning we met the team and packed up our gear heading off to Kilimanjaro. Our team of 12 was unbelievable, two guides, 1 chef, 1 waiter, 8 porters lugged all of the equipment around and catered to our every needs. We pushed the team as I wanted to go fast skipping camp sites to make long days of hiking in order to make a faster ascent. The team did more than keep up they pushed even harder to make sure they got to the camp site first and set up. Very impressive what these guys do. Our guide where excellent, good English and very knowledgeable on route explaining the mountain to us. The food was wonderful exactly what you want on the mountain and plenty of it. I don’t know how they do it! Thanks chef! I am a vegan they catered to my dietary requirements. On arrival back we celebrated with the team, singing dancing and a few beers! Adidas had our luggage ready and his driver take us to Arusha shortly after. We had an incredible trip that was made possible due to this tour company and their team. I highly recommend them for anyone who want to complete the mountain quicker that what you find online or if your like me and need flexibility with your trip. These guy work with your schedule. Thanks to Chief Tours - Adidas and your team for making our trip an unforgettable experience.

Safari and climbing Kilimanjaro - Me and my girlfriend used Chiefs tour when we arranged our trip to Tanzania. From start to end they were Amazing and helped us with everything. The trip to Kilimanjaro were really nice and both our tourguide (Washington) and his crew were great and the food was amazing as well! Afterwards we went on a 4 days safari tour and had an amzing time and saw alot of animals. We had a great vacation and we can thank Chiefs tours for that so we can really recommend Chiefs if you want to go to Tanzania. //Pontus & Michaela

Machame Route and Safari. - We had read so many Swedes who praised Chief´s Tours and we got a fantastic treat! The company really does everything, both for us guests and takes responsibility for its staff. The guides were incredibly talented which created complete security with us. It is important when meeting young people who are forced to interrupt the hike. I am 61 years old and had a great guide. Thank you ! All the porters were so nice and we appreciated talking to them when we had the energy. The same was true of safari. Our guide was so committed to seeing as many animals as possible. Highly recommend the company!

Chiefs Tour was absolutely amazing - In early spring 2019 me, my boyfriend and his mother decided to climb Kilimanjaro and go on Safari in September 2019. When we started to plan our trip and we stumbled over the local company Chiefs Tour. They had fantastic recommendations and they also had fair salaries and good conditions for all staff members as well, which was a really important thing for us. We decided to reach out to Chiefs Tour and after a short conversation with the owner of the company, Adidas, we decided to go with them on our big adventure. Before our departure we had a lot of questions and Adidas was extremely helpful and he always replied us quickly and with good information. The 21st of September we arrived at Kilimanjaro Airport, were we was picked up by a driver from Chiefs Tour, Frank. We got a nice welcoming and he drove us straight to Chiefs Tour Office in Moshi Town where we got to meet Adidas and our guides for our Kilimanjaro climb. The first thing they did was to check all our packing to make sure we had the right equipment for our climb. And after a short talk about how our 7 days on the mountain will be Frank drove us to our hotel for the night. The hotel was great, a nice roof top bar and clean and good rooms. The 22nd of September we started our 7 days trekking tour. We had 12 porters, 2 guides and 1 chef with us. I am so impressed of the porters who carried all of our packing, food and tents. They were always happy, pushed us and run ahead of us every day to make sure that our packing and tents was ready for us when we reached the camps. The chef cooked us fantastic hot meals every day. We are vegetarians but that was not a problem at all, they served different food every day and we was really impressed of how delicious food you can cook on a mountain. And last but not least, our guides - Washington and Fredrick was with us all the time and made sure that we were alright. They were very experienced and have climbed the mountain hundreds of times. We felt 100% safe with them and they always took smart decision that in the long run helped us a lot. At sunrise the 28th of September, after an 8 hours night walk, we reached the summit and it was absolutely the most amazing thing I’ve ever done in my life. I’m still very thankful to everyone in the crew – without them this wouldn’t have been possible. THANK YOU once again, I’ll be forever grateful. After we climbed Kilimanjaro, we went on a 4-days Safari. We had an excellent guide here as well, Deli. He was everything we wished for from a guide. Calm, had a lot of knowledge and contacts in the national parks that made our days a memory for life. We managed to see four out of five in the big five the first day. The first night we stayed at a luxury hotel that was really nice. The last two nights we slept in Tented Camp inside Serengeti National Park. To stay in Tented Camps can at first seems a bit frightening but I strongly recommend you do it. I will never forget when I opened the tent one morning and 20 zebras stood five meters from our tent. To summarize this long review of Chiefs Tour as a company I would strongly recommend you to go with them. I’m sure you will have the time of your life them! Thank you for everything Adidas and send my warm regards to everyone in the crew from me! /Emelie