Tranquil – The Perfect Partner for Your Kilimanjaro Adventure - Background We were a group of three (German/Austrian) men looking for a 6-7 day Lemosho route trek up Kilimanjaro. Charles and his company, Tranquil, were highly recommended by a friend who had already climbed with them. Despite booking on short notice—finalizing details just a week before arrival—everything was handled smoothly. We opted for the 7-day Lemosho route with an additional hotel night before and after the hike. Overall Experience Exceptional. From start to finish, the professionalism, organization, and personal touch exceeded our expectations. Arrival & Hotel Charles personally picked us up from the airport. Since we had different flight arrivals, he waited for hours to ensure we could all travel together, minimizing our time on the road. This level of dedication was a sign of the outstanding service we would experience throughout the trip. Booking Process We booked everything remotely from Germany via WhatsApp and phone calls. Charles was always quick to respond, providing clear and detailed information, making the process simple and stress-free. Organization & Logistics We were stunned by how hands-on Charles was. He was personally present to pick us up, welcome us at the hotel, and ensure everything was running smoothly. This level of involvement gave us great confidence in the trip. The Kilimanjaro Team Our team consisted of two experienced guides, one cook, and ten porters. Every single member was highly motivated and dedicated to making our Kilimanjaro experience unforgettable. The support, expertise, and camaraderie of the team played a huge role in our success. Food on Kilimanjaro We had special dietary requests (one vegetarian, one lactose-intolerant), and the chef catered to them perfectly. The food was beyond impressive—omelets, sausages, curries, soups, fresh fruits, pizza, French fries, pasta... The variety and quality were unbelievable, especially considering the altitude! We always had unlimited water, tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. On longer hikes, we received snacks like juice, boiled eggs, bananas, muffins, and cookies. Even now, I can’t understand how the chef managed to prepare such meals in the mountains! Flexibility on the Trek As experienced mountaineers, we requested some flexibility—and we got it. The guides observed our pace and skills, allowing us to overtake slower groups when safe, even in more technical sections. On summit day, we felt strong, so we changed the plan last-minute and summited during the day instead of at night, avoiding the usual crowds. After our successful summit, we decided to finish the trek in six days instead of seven, which was no problem for Tranquil. This adaptability made the trip even better! Last-Minute Safari Since we returned one day early, we asked Charles about safari options and an extra hotel night. As always, he personally showed up with various well-planned options, ensuring we got an amazing deal. Value for Money We were blown away by the professionalism, friendliness, food quality, and overall experience. Considering that over $1,000 of the price goes directly to national park fees, we felt we got excellent value for money. Useful Tips Some of us brought inflatable sleeping pads, and I would bring one next time. Not essential, but it adds extra comfort! Final Thoughts We were not looking for the cheapest provider (even so they offered a great price), but rather a trustworthy, reliable company that delivers high quality. Tranquil exceeded all expectations—a perfect choice for anyone looking to climb Kilimanjaro with confidence. Highly recommended!

Only good things! - * This is a late review I was doing solo trip to Tanzania in September '24 and for sure wanted to have a "sneak peek" of Kilimanjaro. I was looking for a company to do 1day-hike and "Tranquil Kilimanjaro" was the one I chose. They made my experience incredible!! Kaji, the owner of the company, is a super chilled guy and really nice, always ready to help. We were getting all the details easy on Whatsapp and the day started as planed. I did my day hike alone with guide Hamisi through Marangu Route. It was super fun and Hamisi has a lot of knowledge about Kilimanjaro, telling me about all of his experiences. The only thing I regret is not climbing all the way up. For sure I'm going to come back and do it with Tranquil! If you are lost in choosing the company between so many (I was), I just can recommend this one.

Tranquil team is the best! - One of the best experience I have ever had! Tranquil team was absolutely amazing! Every single member of the team did a great job taking care of us and spoiling us! Such an amazing experience!!!

Mt. Kilimanjaro, Safari and Zanzibar with Tranquil - best adventure ever! - Tranquil Kilimanjaro is a wonderful company to work with! Our experience was top notch. Charles, our primary contact, assisted months before the trip with all my questions, met us at the airport, and at each point in the trip to ensure our experience was wonderful. Our trip included the Mt. Kilimanjaro hike and Safari to follow. The Kilimanjaro team, lead by Hamisi, took very good care of us on the hike, very impressed with the whole team. The Safari guide, Ben, was wonderful. You could tell he loved his job and enjoyed showing and educating us on the animals. We finished our adventure with 3 days on Zanzibar (wonderful ending to an amazing trip). I can't say enough about the Tranquil team, at every step in the trip we had consist communication from Charles checking in to see how everything was going. All the accommodations were intriguing, unique and 4-5 stars. My wife and I felt we experienced eastern Africa, not just visited.

Best mountain guides in Kilimanjaro - We took a day hike to Kilimanjaro, reaching the first base camp, Mandara hut, at 2,700m via the Marangu Route. The entire experience was excellent, from the pick-up at our hotel in Moshi to the hike and drop-off at our next destination in Arusha. Despite the rain, it was a beautiful hike with amazing landscapes. We highly recommend our guides, Hamis Bakari and Elias Mvungi, who were professional and knowledgeable. We also want to thank Almas Bildad for the swift pick-up and drop-off. Asante sana, for the great experience!

Best hiking outfit - Very organized and knowledgeable. They evaluate each person’s condition and advise accordingly. Very helpful, supportive and knowledgeable. Trustworthy outfit. Being local their prize is very competitive.

Tranquil Kilimanjaro - Truly the best adventure trip I have taken... Tranquil's professionalism, logistics and domain expertise was extraordinary throughout our long Trek from the Park entrance to Kilimanjaro's summit. I struggle to remember a single encounter with any staff, porters, guides, servers or chef that did not impress me. Their continuous interest in our welfare and cheerful delivery of whatever should be needed rivaled a top tier hotel only in the middle of nowhere at 4000 meters above sea level. We started the adventure as strangers but 6 days hence we felt like family saying goodbye. Highly recommend Tranquil for anything Kilimanjaro.

Day hike up Mount Kilimanjaro - My family and I wanted to do a day hike up Mount Kilimanjaro and we had the the most amazing hike with Tranquil Kilimanjaro.From the efficiency from Charles who answered mails immediately in setting up the trip to the guides Ronaldo and Jerry and the driver Cyril who made the day one to remember. It is a full day trip including travel from Arusha .The hike is a fairly gentle one and the scenery is beautiful , we walked to the plateau and returned to stop for lunch at the overnight campsite where climbers and porters were arriving to set up camp .The lunch provided was excellent . The day spent walking with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background was worth every minute , we felt completely taken care of every step of the way.This is hike is really worthwhile and I highly recommend Tranquil Kilimanjaro to guide you Cathy