Responsible Trekking
Kilimanjaro Mountain Crew
Fair treatment · Proper welfare · Responsible trekking
Fair treatment · Proper welfare · Responsible trekking
Our guides, cooks and porters are the heart of every Kilimanjaro climb. Many of them are our neighbours, friends and family members from the villages around Moshi. We are committed to treating them with the dignity, respect and fair treatment they deserve.
As a Tanzanian-owned company, we are part of the local community. When you climb with us, you directly support local families and responsible tourism practices.
We pay above the recommended minimum wage for all guides, cooks and porters.
Porters carry a maximum of 20kg per KPAP guidelines — never more.
Three meals a day for all crew members — properly cooked and nutritious.
Proper tents and sleeping bags for every crew member on the mountain.
Same safety protocols apply to crew as to clients. Health checks included.
First aid and medical support available for all crew members.
Tips are not included in your package price and are entirely at your discretion. Below are suggested amounts per climber:
$20–30/day
$15–20/day
$12–15/day
$8–10/day
Total per climber for full trip: roughly USD 250–380 depending on route length and crew size.
Leave No Trace: All waste is carried off the mountain. Campsites left clean.
Eco-Friendly: Reusable water bottles encouraged. No single-use plastics.
Local Employment: We hire locally from villages around Kilimanjaro.
Community Support: A portion of proceeds supports local schools and health clinics.