Kilimanjaro Trek and Safari Guides
Lobelia Trekking is the most authentic Kilimanjaro and Safari guide service in Africa! We are Tanzania locals living and breathing Kilimanjaro every day of our lives. Book with us to avoid high markups charged by international travel agencies who call us for you. We handle everything from airport transportation, to hotel stays, equipment rentals, Safari planning and operations, and full summit crews for Kilimanjaro. We are ready to serve you on your trek to the summit, an adventure to the African Savanna, or both!
An End-to-End Outfitter for Safaris and Treks in Tanzania
Your experience will be authentic. Dare we say "life changing?"
Africa is a big place. It's filled with wonderful, kind, amazing people to meet and things to see. We are here to help you reach them!
With Lobelia, we help you plan your entire trip to Tanzania, and personally handle all the logistics once you arrive.
We monitor your inbound flight or bus and receive you at the airport or terminal.
We arrange your hotel accommodations.
We get you around town for sightseeing, experiences with locals, shopping, nightlife, and more.
We arrange your safari guide, vehicle, tent camp and hotel stays out in the bush, secure the required national park passes, plan the meals, handle your luggage, and more.
We organize your trek up Kilimanjaro. We are the licensed guides (literally). We arrange the porters, reserve National Park entry permits (increasingly hard to come by), find and purify potable drinking water on the mountain, cook and serve the meals, and carry all the food and gear (plus our own).
We maintain all government licenses safety certifications.
We make your visit to Tanzania unforgettable!
We Are Locals
In Africa, local knowledge is essential
It makes the difference in your quality of experience and the safety of your trip. Working with Lobelia, you can rest assured knowing our trusted employees and partners have your comfort, safety, and security at the top of their mind.
We know where to go, and we know where not to go
We work with people we trust and have known for years. We know how to navigate local regulations, access controls, and avoid common pitfalls, including tourist traps. We can help you avoid scams and bad actors. With our services and care you will have peace of mind and be able to enjoy your stay from arrival to departure.
We speak the local languages and dialects
Not every Tanzania speaks English. And even fewer Tanzanians speak Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese. We speak the local languages and help translate, get you want you need, and get you where you need to go.
We are part of local culture
Local knowledge enables us to bring you local culture. Africa is a face to face, in person kind of place, and not everyone has a smartphone or sleek website with bookings and reservations. We can arrange authentic experiences that big tour agencies simply can't. Let us know what you want to do and we can help make it happen.
Expert Climbers
Our expert guides lead hikers from around the world to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. We have been to the summit hundreds of times. Our guides and porters are highly vetted, provide full service, and have worked with us for many years. Trek with us to the "Top of the World" and make memories that will last a lifetime. Guaranteed!
Any Route
Our company headquarters are at the base of Kilimanjaro in beautiful Moshi, Tanzania. Our team knows every route to the top and can advise you based on your goals and desired experience. We have an extremely high summit success rate due to our deep knowledge of the mountain, its various routes, and its conditions throughout the year.
Solo or Group Trips
Whether you're traveling alone or with a group, we can scale our crews and gear to meet your needs. We can accommodate single travelers or groups even up to 25! Combine your Kilimanjaro trek with a Safari to make it the trip of a lifetime to Africa.