Tanzania Safaris &Climbing Kilimanjaro

Booking with ETA gives you a professionally organised, safe and unforgettable experience across Tanzania's top wildlife destinations. Our team specialises in personalised itineraries, experienced guides and seamless logistics from arrival to departure.

We focus on quality service, comfort and authentic experiences. Whether you want a luxury safari, a budget-friendly tour or a private wildlife adventure, ETA delivers great value and memorable journeys tailored to your travel style.

You book directly with the local team that guides you, led by our founder and lead guide Martin, with no agency markup. Our porters are treated and paid fairly, and every climb includes regular health checks with pulse oximeters, experienced guides and clear emergency plans.

Message our team on WhatsApp or send the quote form. We'll confirm your dates, route or safari and group size, then send a written itinerary and price. No deposit is required to hold your date: chat first, commit when ready.

Kilimanjaro is a trek, not a technical climb, but it is challenging because of the altitude (5,895 m) and the long summit night. Good general fitness, a positive attitude and choosing a longer route matter more than climbing experience.

Routes take between 5 and 9 days. We recommend 7 days or more, because the extra time helps your body adjust to the altitude and greatly improves your chance of reaching the summit.

Machame is scenic and popular, Lemosho is beautiful and quieter with excellent acclimatisation, Marangu is the only route with hut accommodation, and Rongai approaches from the quieter, drier north side. We will recommend the best route for your fitness, dates and budget.

No climbing experience is needed. Regular hiking and cardio training in the months before your trip will make the climb more enjoyable, and our guides set a slow, steady pace from day one.

Layered clothing, a warm down jacket, a waterproof jacket and trousers, broken-in hiking boots, a warm sleeping bag, gloves and a warm hat, a head torch, trekking poles, water bottles and sun protection. We send a full packing list after you book.

The lower slopes are warm, but temperatures drop as you climb. On summit night it is usually well below freezing, and wind can make it feel much colder, so warm layers are essential.

Altitude sickness is caused by the lower oxygen levels at high altitude. Signs include headache, nausea and tiredness. Walking slowly ('pole pole'), drinking plenty of water and choosing a longer route are the best prevention. Our guides check your oxygen levels with pulse oximeters and will always put your safety first.

Yes. Park rules require every climber to be accompanied by a licensed guide and to book through a registered operator.

Our mountain cook prepares fresh, balanced meals every day: a hot breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus snacks and hot drinks. Vegetarian and other dietary needs can be arranged when you book.

The driest months are January to early March and late June to October. You can climb all year round, but April and May are the long rainy season.

Tanzania is home to the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Great Migration, with huge areas set aside for wildlife. You can see the Big Five, and it is easy to combine a safari with a Kilimanjaro climb or a beach stay in Zanzibar in one trip.

We run short safaris from 2 days (such as Tarangire and Ngorongoro), longer safaris that add the Serengeti, day trips from Arusha and Moshi, and themed trips like honeymoon, family and photographic safaris. Every safari is private and can be adjusted to your dates and budget.

Most guests see lion, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, hippo and many antelope species. Leopard and cheetah are regular sightings in the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater is one of the best places to look for black rhino. Tanzania also has an extraordinary number of bird species.

The dry season from late June to October is the classic safari time: animals gather near water and vegetation is thin. January to February is calving season in the southern Serengeti. The green season from November to May has fewer visitors and lower prices; April and May are the wettest months.

It is the year-round movement of well over a million wildebeest, together with zebra and gazelle, following the rains between the Serengeti and the Maasai Mara. Calving happens in the southern Serengeti around January to March, and the dramatic Mara River crossings usually take place between July and October.

We use 4x4 safari vehicles with pop-up roofs, so every guest has a window seat and can stand up for clear views and photos during game drives.

Tanzania is a peaceful and welcoming country, and national parks are well managed. On safari your guide is with you at all times; follow their instructions and stay in the vehicle unless told otherwise. In towns, take the usual care with valuables, and we recommend travel insurance for every trip.

Light, neutral-coloured layers, a warm fleece for cold early mornings (the Ngorongoro rim can be chilly), a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars and a camera with spare batteries. A soft duffel bag packs best into safari vehicles and small planes.

Two to three days is enough for Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater. Four to five days lets you add the Serengeti, and six days or more gives a relaxed pace or time to follow the Migration.