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While conversing about the Kilimanjaro Crew, one of our biggest plus points is the truth that our Kilimanjaro Guides are the experts on the mountain and they do everything to achieve your dream of climbing and summiting while keeping your safety as their utmost priority. Our Kilimanjaro Crew always has smiles on their faces, laughing and playing as they try to accomplish all their hard tasks. Some of our trusted Kilimanjaro Porters have worked with African Scenic Safaris for well over a decade now. They are always well prepared to meet our high expectations for client care during Kilimanjaro Climbing Tours.
On all our Climbing of Mount Kilimanjaro, we run at a ratio of approximately five support staff per one of our dedicated climbers. This means that on some of our larger group climbs, there may be as many as 60 support staff including – our very experienced guides, our very talented Mountain cooks, Kilimanjaro Porters, kitchen crew, tent crew, and toilet tent crew. Our Kilimanjaro Crew is the one who makes it fun – there are songs, dances, games, and a chance to make new friends.
There is a remarkable level of team coordination as well. Our Kilimanjaro Crew is in charge of a lot of things during Mount Kilimanjaro Climb. They collect and purify the water, make meals, set up and take down tents, run ahead to the next camp and arrange for campsites, and resupply the climb with fresh fruit and vegetable.
They are always prepared to respond to medical problems, help pack bags, and the porters load and manage all of this with smiles on their faces in fundamentally challenging circumstances. They work hard at high altitudes in changing temperatures and in dusty conditions while Mount Kilimanjaro Climbs. Our Kilimanjaro Crew always has smiles on their faces, laughing and playing as they try to accomplish all their hard tasks. Some of our trusted Kilimanjaro Porters have worked with African Scenic Safaris for well over a decade now. They are always well prepared to meet our high expectations for client care during Kilimanjaro Climbing Tours.
Types of Kilimanjaro Guide | Numbers |
Senior Guide | 1 |
Assistance Guide | 1 to 4 |
Cook | 1 to 2 |
Porters | 6 to 39 |
In Lemosho Route, Machame Route, Northern Circuit Route, and Rongai Route, the total Kilimanjaro Crew members vary between 8 to 46, as per the number of hikers in a climbing group.
Our Tanzanian team always ensures to make everyone feel familiar with each other. When song and dance erupt while Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing – they make sure that everyone joins in! So, clap your hands, sing along with the chorus, and do a little dance – relax and enjoy! It’ll prove to be a fun time for all.
There are many types of people climbing with us, all for different reasons. For some people, Kilimanjaro Climbing is the biggest adventure of their entire life. They go on Kilimanjaro Climbing Tours for creating memories that will last with them forever. For others, Kilimanjaro is just a tick off their bucket list of Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing goals. We cater to all different types of travelers and our Kilimanjaro Crew are like angels who help them along the way of Mount Kilimanjaro Hike and give them motivation when needed.
“We climb -they celebrate”
At African Scenic Safaris, we ensure to treat our Kilimanjaro Crew well for treating our climbers in the best way and for ensuring their safety up the climb. They make Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro a fun and unique challenge.
We are also part of KPAP (Kilimanjaro Porter Assistance Project) which set the standards for working conditions both on and off the mountain for the porters. We ensure we not only maintain these standards but exceed them. We look forward to taking you up the Roof of Africa and meeting our amazing crew and leaving with experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.
To start planning your tour with us, you can create an itinerary from scratch, or modify one of our suggested itineraries. Whether your trip is a few days’ or a few weeks’ long, local travel experts will craft a unique itinerary, fully tailored to your wishes. Want to visit the beautiful destination, or start an adventure to reach to the top? They will will make it happen.