inspired & experienced team. We love what we do. committement, striving to exceed expectations and provide a great experience is what drives us. Our team is 100% local, rised and grown up in tanzania so we know the Tanzania environment well that lead us to provide services beyond expectation. We lead over 150 average climbs per year (with 98.3% summit rate) and 220 average safaris per year.
Best Guides.trekking guides: We have the best local guides who have received extensive training in first aid and mountain rescue. With unrivaled experience and competence, they are among the most talented and respected professionals in the industry. safari guides: We have a strong, humble & experienced team that guarantee courteous & quality services. our consultants guides are the safaris pioneers and our guides team are highly qualified and legally licensed. (We re-train our guides every after 6 months)
Focus on Safety. Chumia African Travel is focused on safety- Your safety is the highest priority for us. Our clients put their lives in our hands and trust us to keep them safe; we do not take that responsibility lightly, understanding that our top priority is to keep you out of harm’s way. Our guides perform regular health checks on all climbers, and they are prepared to prevent, detect and treat altitude sickness. We include rescue oxygen on every climb and have evacuation plans in place in case of emergencies.
Quality Camping Gear. We only use high quality camping equipment to keep climbers as comfortable as possible while outdoors. Our Mountain Hardwear tents are warm, waterproof, and roomy – and perfectly suited for the rigors of Kilimanjaro. We provide thick foam sleeping pads for all clients. Mountain Hardwear sleeping bags, rated to -30F/-34C, are available for rental.
Delicious Meals. All food and drinking water is provided on the mountain and during safaris. Our chefs prepare delicious meals with fresh, local ingredients. These meals are nutritious and calorie dense, specifically designed to sustain the energy of travelers. An ample amount of clean water is provided so travelers stay well hydrated throughout the tour. We also cater to all special dietary requirements.
Best Routes. Chumia African Travel specializes on Kilimanjaro’s best routes. With many routes to choose from, we avoid trails that are very crowded, less scenic, and have poor acclimatization profiles. We operate primarily on routes that offer a combination of high success rates, scenic beauty and low foot traffic. This ensures our clients have the best chance of reaching the summit and have a good time doing it.
Group and Private Climbs/safaris For those who are traveling alone or simply want the company of others, we have scheduled group climbs/safaris on our favorite routes. for the mountain, these climbs avoid the rainy seasons, include acclimatization days. We can also organize private climbs and or safaris on any route, for any size party, on any dates.
Porter Welfare. We take porter welfare very seriously and do our best to ensure our staff is treated well. We comply with all established guidelines on porter wages and welfare. We pay our porters more than the standard compensation. Our porters have proper food and shelter, and their loads are restricted to reasonable weight limits.
Price and value; With Chumia African Travel you get high quality service without the inflated cost. Our goal is to work with you to create the ideal itinerary based on your needs, abilities and desires. We can help you plan every aspect of your climb and or safaris, providing everything you need for a successful summit and enjoyable experience. Won’t you join us on the roof of Africa? dont you want to experience the wildbeest migration in Serengeti?
Professionalism – We understand that you have many choices when it comes to climbing Kilimanjaro. Therefore it is of the utmost importance that your expectations are met or exceeded. Chumia African Travel takes pride in the hard work of our staff and we strive to maintain and grow our reputation of excellence. Our guides uphold a high level of professionalism while still keeping the experience fun for the clients. we strive not to be success but rather to be of value
Expert Ability – Our guides have been working on Mount Kilimanjaro for a long time. With this training and experience, they are completely acclimatized to high altitude and are adapted to the rigors of mountain life. Climbing Kilimanjaro has become second nature to them. Our guides are tough as nails and can teach you everything you need to know about high altitude trekking.
Mountain Knowledge – Our guides are knowledgeable about general mountain facts. They can tell you about the climate zones, the altitudes of and distances to campsites, and information about the geology, flora and fauna. These types of facts increase the enjoyment during the trek by giving clients an idea of what they are seeing and feeling.