Eco-Africa Climbing

A local Kilimanjaro operator based in Moshi

Eco-Africa Climbing is a Tanzanian tour operator that runs its own Kilimanjaro climbs, wildlife safaris and Zanzibar holidays. Its about page describes it as "a responsible and ethical travel company based in Moshi, Tanzania" and as "100% Tanzanian-owned and operated", headquartered at the foot of the mountain. It is explicit that it is not a middleman: "Unlike overseas agents who outsource operations ... we manage everything in-house", and it invites guests to visit its office in Moshi before the trip. Everything on the site is in Tanzania: Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, the northern safari parks, Oldoinyo Lengai and the island of Zanzibar. Prices are quoted in US dollars.

The company's pitch is ethics. The homepage says it is a partner of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP) and that "All our climbs are monitored and audited by KPAP", with an email address at KPAP given so readers can check. It says it is a member of Carbon Tanzania and gives clients a carbon offset certificate for each climb and safari, that it trains staff in Leave No Trace, and, on the about page, that it has created over 500 jobs for porters, guides and chefs.

Kilimanjaro routes and group climbs

The Kilimanjaro menu lists each route in more than one length: the Northern Circuit in 8 or 9 days; Lemosho in 7 or 8 days, plus a 9-day Lemosho daytime summit; Machame in 6 or 7 days; Crater Camp as a 9-day Lemosho or 10-day Northern Circuit version; Marangu in 5 or 6 days; and Rongai, Shira and Umbwe in 6 or 7 days each. The homepage shows three recommended climbs with prices: the 9-day Northern Circuit from USD $3250, the 8-day Lemosho (described as "our preferred route") from USD $2950, and the 7-day Machame from USD $2650.

Beyond individual bookings there are set group departures, headlined "Kilimanjaro 2026/2027 Group Expeditions". The menu lists Kilimanjaro Women Only Groups, including an International Women's Day 2026 climb and a Machame women group, a New Year summit, and an American Independence Day climb in 2026. A charity climb option sits under Other climbs alongside a Mount Meru climb and an Oldoinyo Lengai trek. The site's Instagram feed shows teams such as a women's group at Barafu and Barranco camps.

Safaris and Zanzibar

The safari menu is long and grouped by style. Day trips go to Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Mkomazi and the Ngorongoro Crater. Short "Safari After Climb" trips run 2 to 5 days through Tarangire, Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. There are standard lodge, mid-range lodge and tented lodge packages, a 6-day balloon safari, wildebeest migration safaris of 3 to 9 days (some fly-in), calving season trips to Ndutu, and a family safari. Combined packages pair a 7, 8 or 9-day climb on Lemosho, Machame, Rongai or the Northern Circuit with 2, 3 or 4 days of safari. The homepage prices a 6-day Serengeti safari from USD $2190, a 7-day mid-range lodge safari from USD $2460 and an 8-day Migration Calvary safari from USD $3650.

Zanzibar packages include stays in Stone Town and at Nungwi Beach, and 7-day trips on the northern east coast. The homepage lists a 7-day package at Amaan Bungalows from USD $875 and at Mandhari Villas from USD $1100, each including the Prison Island boat trip, a Kizimkazi dolphin tour, Mnemba Island, Stone Town and a sunset cruise. The 4-day Stone Town page describes 3 nights at Turaco Spice Tree by Marriott, a guided walk past the House of Wonders, the Old Fort and the Anglican Cathedral, a spice farm visit and a full-day Safari Blue dhow trip, from US $1600 per person, and shows 4.8 out of 5 from 29 reviews. Its price notes say $1600 applies to one person traveling alone and $980 per person to 2 people traveling together. A separate homepage card for a 4-day Stone Town and beach hotel package reads from USD $500.

On the mountain

The homepage and why-choose-us page describe the climbing service in the company's own words. Guides are "Wilderness First Responder certified", and the company says they check oxygen levels, pulse and blood pressure a couple of times a day and carry emergency oxygen. It claims a summit success rate of 98%, and the why-choose-us page says the guiding team has "over 100 years of combined guiding experience" and more than 1,000 Kilimanjaro summits. Clients describe the service as "7-star", according to the about page, which lists freshly cooked meals, hot towels at camp and snacks. The homepage says the cooks handle vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and kosher requests and food allergies. Gear is listed as "Mountain Hardware tents", four-season tents, dining tents with tables and chairs, private toilet tents, and sleeping bags for rent.

The site's information menu links to pages on the price list, fitness and training, altitude sickness, gear lists (including one for women), the daily routine, rental gear prices and required vaccinations for Tanzania.

Booking and payment

The homepage sets out the booking terms plainly: the company charges "only $300 per person to reserve your climb using a credit card or Bank Transfer", with the balance due 60 days before arrival. It also says every climb is a guaranteed departure: "Even if you are the only one to book the climb, the tour will not cancel." Inquiries go through a contact form that asks for group size, preferred dates, the tour type (climb, safari, Zanzibar or a combination, day trips or women-only tours), whether you want a private or group tour, and whether you need a single supplement. The contact details on every page are a single number for calls and WhatsApp, +255 712 528219, and an email address; the Stone Town page names a travel expert, Fredrick Wilbert.

What the site does not settle

The site does not publish a cancellation or refund policy on its tour or about pages; a Terms of Service link sits in the footer. It gives no maximum group size for its group climbs. The Stone Town package is inconsistent: its itinerary includes the spice tour and Safari Blue, but the exclusions list "Excursions or any activities in Zanzibar", and it names a 3-star hotel under inclusions while the itinerary names Turaco Spice Tree by Marriott. The page notes a Zanzibar infrastructure tax of $1 per night paid at the hotel.

Eco-Africa Climbing suits climbers who want to book directly with a local Moshi operator, care about porter welfare, and like published starting prices and a clear deposit rule. Women climbers get dedicated departures, and the long safari menu makes a climb-and-safari trip easy to put together. Travelers who want written cancellation terms before paying a deposit should ask for them first.