Mountain Staff

Head guides and support guides lead trekkers up the mountain and ensure the most rigorous safety protocols are in place. Every guide is a certified Wilderness First Responder, fluent in English and Swahili, and experienced with hundreds of professional summits on Kilimanjaro!

Camp porters carry the entire camp! The number of porters ranges from approximately 20 – 60 porters and varies based on the number of trekkers and trekking days. It’s quite a remarkable operation! One camp porter per trekker is already included in your trek package to carry your duffel bag with gear that you will not have access to while on the trail (e.g., sleeping bag, camp shoes, toiletries, etc.).

Personal porters are intended to carry your daypack (up to 33 lbs) allowing you to carry nothing at all while on trail. Your personal porter will trek with you at your pace, providing the items you need from your daypack throughout the day.