Small team.
Big country.
Deep roots.
Ngasoma Safaris Africa was founded in 2020 by a group of Tanzanian guides who had grown up in the shadow of Mount Meru. What started as three guides and one Land Cruiser is today a twenty-person team of drivers, mountain guides, cooks and planners, all still Tanzanian owned.
We work in the northern and southern circuits, on Kilimanjaro's five routes, and across the Zanzibar archipelago. We keep our group sizes small, our vehicles our own, and a portion of every trip supports the community schools around Arusha where many of our guides were raised.
Our values
Tanzanian owned
100% locally owned and operated. Your money stays in the community.
TALA licensed
Fully licensed by Tanzania's Tourism Agent Licensing Authority and KINAPA registered on Kilimanjaro.
Private by default
Every trip is private — your own vehicle, your own guide, your own pace.
Fair porter treatment
KPAP-aligned porter wages, meals, and gear on every Kilimanjaro climb.
Small groups
Maximum 6 guests per Land Cruiser — everyone gets a window seat.
24/7 on-trip support
A dedicated planner is reachable on WhatsApp for the length of your journey.
What to pack.
A concise checklist of the important items our guests should carry while on safari and climbing Kilimanjaro. You can leave bulky gear like sleeping bags and tents to us — we provide those on the mountain.
Safari essentials
- Passport + yellow-fever certificate (if required)
- Sun hat, sunglasses & high-SPF sunscreen
- Lightweight, neutral-coloured clothing (khaki, olive, beige)
- Warm fleece or light jacket for early morning game drives
- Comfortable closed walking shoes or boots
- Binoculars & camera with extra memory cards/batteries
- Insect repellent (DEET-based) and after-bite cream
- Personal medications & basic first-aid kit
- Reusable water bottle and day pack
- Light rain jacket (Nov–May showers)
Kilimanjaro essentials
- Valid passport and climb permit documents
- Four-season sleeping bag (rated to -10°C or lower)
- Warm insulated jacket, thermal layers & waterproof shell
- Hiking boots (broken-in) + camp shoes / trainers
- Warm hat, sun hat, gloves (liner + waterproof)
- Headlamp with spare batteries for summit night
- Trekking poles, gaiters and rain cover for day pack
- Water bottles / hydration system (3L capacity)
- Sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses and personal snacks
- Diamox / altitude medication (consult your doctor)
Porters carry the bulk of your gear; pack only what you need in your day pack. Rentable gear is available in Arusha if you prefer to travel light.