About Us

Thomas Lyimo

Transkibo Travels Ltd was found by Thomas Lyimo in early 80's and now it's over 40 years. As a Chagga from  Marangu, the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, starting point of climbers through Marangu route. Thomas Lyimo manage Transkibo Travels to be the best Local Tour Operator in Moshi. Being a family business now Transkibo Travels is currently running by the next generation whereby one of Thomas Lyimo’s old son, Jackson Thomas Lyimo took over as Managing Director of Transkibo Travels Ltd. Karibu to book with Transkibo, the whole team will make sure you have the great experience in Tanzania, East Africa.

Transkibo Travels Management Team

Our Kilimanjaro Team includes skilled, experienced and knowledgeable guides, cooks, and porters. Being dedicated in providing top services during your the whole stay with Transkibo in Tanzania. By booking Mount Kilimanjaro all you need is to know to climb Kilimanjaro and summit safely. Our Kilimanjaro Guides always meets and give briefing tour our clients the  before the start of hiking Mount Kilimanjaro or Meru.

Abraham Lyimo (Operation Manager)

Noela Lyimo (Sales & Marketing Manager)

Best Local Guides for Mt. Kilimanjaro & Tanzania Safaris

Meet our best local Tanzania guides before or after safari tour or Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro  at Transkibo Travels Ltd located in Moshi.
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, is a land of true wonder. Spanning a vast 12,000 square miles, its name captures its essence perfectly – endless plains teeming with diverse wildlife. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a must-visit for any top Tanzania safari enthusiast, offering a chance to witness the awe-inspiring wildebeest migration and countless other unforgettable encounters.

Planning to travel to Africa, especially to Tanzania. Simply you can find a list of safari and holiday packages to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park and safari to the south and northern circuit of Tanzania. There are great offers of Tanzania safari packages and affordable Kilimanjaro packages that will reward you the best hike, or climb.

Mount Kilimanjaro/Meru

Tanzania Tour Packages

Transkibo Travels Ltd is constantly renewing its safari jeeps to ensure that our travelers have a comfortable, trouble free safari. Recently, we made the decision to move many of our programs to 4×4-wheel drive vehicles to improve accessibility and comfort.

There is no question that the roads in Serengeti and other parks can have some rough patches. This is where a combination of quality, well maintained vehicles and experienced driver-guides can be the difference between a good safari in Tanzania and a best safari experience.

We do operate a variety of vehicles meeting the specific needs of our travelers. For transfers, we use safari buses. We also use Toyota’s Noah and Alphard for private transfers and VIP transfers.

For groups, we provide transfers in 24 passenger Coaster Buses. These are also used for group’s transfers unto various locations in Tanzania. The interiors of our vehicles are spacious and designed with the safari traveler in mind. Most have power points for recharging camera batteries. Pop-open roofs allow panoramic game viewing as well as protection from the sun. A cooler box provides chilled water and vehicles also carry a first aid kit and other tools to be prepared for any bump along the way. 

All seats have seat belts and pass rigorous safety checks before each travel or tour.  The most important part of any vehicle is the driver. Our drivers and driver-guides are well trained and must have extensive skills, experience before they take our travelers on safari or any tour.

Our Safari Jeeps

Toyota Noah/Alphard

Coaster Bus/Van

Mountain Bikes

Approximately distance and time from Transkibo Travels Ltd

Moshi City Center 5 - 10 mins

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) 50 mins

Arusha Airport/Arusha City (150 -180mins)

  • Moshi Town – 5-10 min drive
    Explore markets, coffee shops, and cultural sites.
  • Materuni Waterfalls – 35 min drive
    Scenic waterfall with a refreshing swim and coffee tour.
  • Chemka Hot Springs – 1-hour drive
    Crystal-clear warm waters, perfect for swimming and relaxation.
  • Kilimanjaro National Park Gates:
    • Machame Gate – 30 min
    • Marangu Gate – 50 min
    • Umbwe Gate – 20 min
  • Rau Forest Reserve – 20 min drive
    Great for nature walks, birdwatching, and spotting Colobus monkeys.
  • Lake Chala – 1 hour 30 min drive
    A stunning crater lake for hiking and kayaking.
  • West Kili Maasai Tour – 1 hour drive
    Experience an authentic Maasai village and traditions.
  • Arusha National Park – 2 hours’ drive
    Offers walking safaris, canoeing, and wildlife spotting.

We do provide all customized packages like daytrips, Budget, Midrange & Luxury Tanzania Safari Itineraries. Karibu to book with Transkibo, the whole team will make sure you have the great experience in Tanzania, East Africa

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