Mount Kilimanjaro porters usually consist of male workers of ages ranging from 18 years old and above. They are accustomed to the surroundings of the mountain and are very industrial as they work hard in their niche. Porters carry your equipment, by law, to reduce your load, eliminating the probability of climbers getting physical challenges on the mountain. Not only that, but their presence also provides employment for them, making them earn an honest living.

Most porters are from within the vicinity of Mount Kilimanjaro; this is a way of giving back to the community for the people of Kilimanjaro. The porters are the ones responsible for carrying most of the necessities, food supplies, and other gear like tents, portable toilets, chairs, tables, etc. up the mountain.

Their normal load is usually around 15kg-25kg per person or sometimes even slightly more. They are the manual laborers on the mountain trip. One of their duties is to set up camp and assist in preparing meals, fetching water, and doing any other job that will be recommended to them by the guides. One of their duties is to set up camp and assist in preparing meals, fetching water, and doing any other job that will be recommended to them by the guides.

An issue of how many porters each climber will be assigned rests upon us. The number will depend on the type of route you choose. For example, on the Marangu route which entirely relies on huts for accommodation, unlike the other route that requires camping, you will be assigned fewer porters. The ratio of porter to climber ratio dictates 2 or 3 porters per climber. Also the more the number of climbers in a group, the lesser the porters.

We take care of our porters well and they take care of you well in return. We pay our porters well as per the standard wages. These wages plus the tipping they receive from climbers are standard for all porters on Mount Kilimanjaro.

The porters have to assist in carrying essentials up the mountain, things like food, cooking equipment, camping gear, tents, tables, medical supplies chairs, and so on.

It is a challenging task that is why they are strong, and knowledgeable due to the many times they have climbed Mount Kilimanjaro assisting climbers for a long and they have remarkable stamina levels and fitness.

Our porters receive a set standard wage, which can sustain them well, the wages plus the tips are an added advantage to our porters.

• Our porters receive payment immediately after a climb descends.
• Our porters’ tips are very transparent and they receive a fair share of their tips.
• Our porters have the proper equipment and mountain gear to manage climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Our porters’ clothing, sleeping bags, and tents are warm and waterproof enough to handle the harsh mountain conditions.
• Our porters eat three nutritious meals per day, in adequate quantity.
• If more porters are needed for a group, we can add more according to request or demand.