Gladys Adventure & Safaris Co Ltd

Gladys Adventure & Safaris Co Ltd Gladys Adventure began in Moshi as a small equipment rental company working with just one local safari and trekking company.

Since then, the company has grown in reputation, inventory and customer base to be one of the leading equipment rental companies in the Region as well as a provider of safaris and trekking. The story of Gladys Adventure begins in 1998 as the exclusive equipment source for a local tour operator who provided outfitter services for one of the world's major travel companies.

Where do I even start this review, so many positive things to mention! We booked our 4 days safari and 7 days Machame tr...
22/04/2026

Where do I even start this review, so many positive things to mention! We booked our 4 days safari and 7 days Machame trek with Glady’s for september 2025. Everything was perfect from start to finish. Tasneem was very quick and helpful in answering our questions via emails. When we landed at Kilimanjaro airport, our Glady’s driver was waiting for us to take us to our hotel. The day after, we began our 4 days safari with Kepha, a very experienced safari guide. Lodging was great, the food exceeded our expectations. The experience was overall amazing.

After our safari, we stayed two days at the hotel to prepare for the Kilimanjaro climb. The briefing was very helpful, and our guides came directly to our hotel to make sure qe had everything for the climb. Don’t worry, if you are missing something, from equipment to clothing, you can rent pretty much everything.

As for the climb, everything was so well organized. The crew was so supportive and kind. The food made by our cook (mama) was honestly delicious and we were impressed by the diversity and quality of the meals, considering the environment! Mama even baked a cake for my birthday, wich was such a nice touch and made everything so special. Our guides made sure we were healthy and acclimated to the altitude, taking our vital signs two times a day. It is also important to mention that every member of the crew was well dressed, wich was not the case for all the companies we saw on the climb. If that’s something important to you, do not hesitate to book with Glady’s !

Overall, I have to say it was a 5 stars experience from start to finish !!

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Chef - Hassan SoyaMeals on the MountainWhile on the mountain, eating a good diet is essential for a successful climb. Th...
30/03/2026

Chef - Hassan Soya

Meals on the Mountain

While on the mountain, eating a good diet is essential for a successful climb. The food must be high energy, plentiful, appealing and easy to digest. These are important components since a great amount of energy is required. The most common symptoms of altitude sickness are nausea and loss of appetite. Food that will not disturb the stomach further is essential and since climbers at times have to force themselves to eat. The food must be appealing.

A typical breakfast may have combinations of the following:
Porridge, breads/chapati, plantains, pancakes, eggs, sausage, hot chocolate/ tea/ coffee, fruit
Lunches and dinners:
Pasta, rice, plantains, potatoes, vegetables, meat, bread, soup/stew, fruit, popcorn, peanuts

Our cooks can accommodate special diets such as vegetarian/vegan, food allergies, gluten free, etc. We welcome special requests (before we are on the mountain please).

There is no food preservation method on the mountain (this gets less important as the temperature gets colder) but we resupply the food part way through the climb to insure freshness.

CLIENT REVIEW- GRACE GI did the 7-day Machame route with my friend starting Feb 21, and I can't recommend Gladys Adventu...
22/03/2026

CLIENT REVIEW- GRACE G

I did the 7-day Machame route with my friend starting Feb 21, and I can't recommend Gladys Adventure enough. We had a team of 13 people - guide, assistant guide, porters, chef and support staff - and they are the real heroes of this mountain. They made everything possible.

It rained almost everyday but the team was able to keep our duffel bag clean and dry. The summit night we had the best weather and it was not even cold. 8:48am we were on top of Africa and it felt absolutely amazing.

A huge thank you to our guide Joshua. His patience and quiet strength got me through the hardest days. He just knew when to push and when to let me breathe. I'll never forget him looking at me and saying I looked like 'a premium human again' — those little moments meant everything. Thank you also to Steve, who is super professional and hold our backs.

When we said goodbye, Joshua told me, 'See you in my next life.' At the time it felt like a beautiful, impossible promise. But now I realize his next life is already here - in the strength I brought down from that mountain, in the person I became up there.

Gladys rental equipment was great, and the pick-up, transfer and hotel arrangements were totally seamless - nothing to worry about. Asante sana to the whole Gladys family. This was more than a climb.

CLIENT REVIEW We also did a safari with Gladys. The whole group had a great time and saw every animal we had hoped. Our ...
22/03/2026

CLIENT REVIEW

We also did a safari with Gladys. The whole group had a great time and saw every animal we had hoped. Our guide (Mkonyi) has been guiding for over 17 years and had great knowledge of the areas and animals. This helped our group see some things many others may not typically see during a safari. We ran into a travel difficulty with rains and high rivers and he was also extremely knowledgeable about how to approach and resolve the situation. We also met another guide that also seemed to have many years of experience.

Overall, we were over the top about our experience with Gladys Adventure!

CLIENT REVIEW We had a wonderful 7-day safari arranged by Gladys Adventure from February 26 to March 5, and the whole ex...
22/03/2026

CLIENT REVIEW

We had a wonderful 7-day safari arranged by Gladys Adventure from February 26 to March 5, and the whole experience exceeded our expectations.

A special thanks to our guide, Richie. He was fantastic throughout the trip. He also has an incredible eye for wildlife and was always able to spot animals and position the vehicle at the best angles for viewing and photos. Thanks to his skill and experience, we were even lucky enough to see the Big Five all in a single day, which was an unforgettable highlight.

The itinerary was well planned, and the accommodations were comfortable and well chosen. Everything ran smoothly and allowed us to fully enjoy the safari experience.

Overall, it was a truly memorable trip. We’re very grateful to Gladys Adventure and to Richie for making this such a special adventure. Highly recommended!

CLIENT REVIEW
22/03/2026

CLIENT REVIEW

Address

Hill Street
Moshi
BOX1298

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 18:00
Saturday 08:00 - 18:00
Sunday 09:30 - 14:00

Telephone

+255787111881

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