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8 Days Lemosho Route
7 days machame route
6 days marangu route
7 days rongai route
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We are quite proud of our Kilimanjaro Crew. Our guides are experts on the mountain and do everything to help you achieve the dreams while keeping you safe while Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. These hardworking people make up your all-star support crew and you can enjoy it by knowing that the friendly staff who make your trip possible and will be treated fairly as well.
Are All Kilimanjaro Crews Treated Fairly?
While talking about the Kilimanjaro Crew, we want to inform you that our guides are the experts on the mountain and do everything to help you achieve your dreams while keeping you safe.
According to IMEC-KPAP report, the fair treatment to crews has gotten much better for Kilimanjaro workers during that time.
“Clients and overseas tour operators are seeking to climb Kilimanjaro with climbing companies employing responsible practices toward the crew. Significant improvements in treatment practices are being noted on Kilimanjaro and the stakeholders should be proud of their achievements.”
When accompanied by the right Kilimanjaro crew climbing even the highest of peaks of Africa is made easy.
Proper Treatment Guidelines For Kilimanjaro Crew
- Porters should not carry loads heavier than 20 kgs (44 pounds) while Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Porters receive the full amount of tips intended for them.
- Kilimanjaro Porters are outfitted with proper clothing and equipment.
- Porters have proper shelter and proper sleeping equipment. Tents should be good quality with a ground sheet provided.
- Porters are provided at least two meals per day and access to water.
- Sick or injured porters are properly cared for.
Total number of crew on Camping Route (Lemosho, Machame, Northern Circuit and Rongai)
In Lemosho Route, Machame Route, Northern Circuit Route and Rongai Route, the total Kilimanjaro Crew members vary in between 8 to 46, as per the number of hikers in a trekking group.
- The number of senior Kilimanjaro Guide remains 1.
- The number of Kilimanjaro assistance guide varies in between 1 to 4.
- The number of Kilimanjaro Cook varies in between 1 to 2.
- The number of Kilimanjaro Porters varies in between 6 to 39.
Total Number of Crew on Hut Route (Marangu)
In Marangu Route, the total Kilimanjaro Crew members vary in between 6 to 43, as per the number of hikers in a trekking group.
- The number of senior Kilimanjaro Guide remains 1.
- The number of Kilimanjaro assistance guide varies in between 1 to 4.
- The number of Kilimanjaro Chef varies in between 1 to 2.
- The number of Kilimanjaro Porters varies in between 4 to 36.
Tipping Guides For Kilimanjaro Mountain Crew
Tipping to Guide is a reward for them as you appreciate their service. The crews include 2 porters, 1 main guide, 2 cooks and 3 support staffs. Before tipping, you should give on the end of every trekking day or on the end of trekking. Tipping doesn’t depend on whether your summit is success or failure.
As the appreciation for their work, you should tip them by putting the money in an envelope with a “Thank you” letter. For the tipping amount, you should follow Kilimanjaro Tipping Guide.
Our friendly professional Kilimanjaro Crew members are there for you to provide you a dedicated and excellent service while Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
