Kilimanjaro

Anjela Tumaini

Anjela is one of our female guides on Kilimanjaro, breaking stereotypes in this male dominated field. She first worked as a porter in 2012 and in the same year made her first summit ascent and obtained her guides license. Anjela has completed the National Parks and First Aid courses. She enjoys meeting clients from all around the world and encouraging them to reach the summit.

Porter Welfare

In Tanzania and Kenya, the mountain porters we employ receive:

A rate in excess of the Kilimanjaro Porter Assistant Project (KPAP) recommended minimum wage for porters.

At least two meals a day; the third meal is sometimes a snack/tea as this can work best with the itinerary and water supplies. We ensure there are more than adequate amounts of food and have a system to check that all porters are well fed.

A weight restriction of carrying no more than 20kgs.

A porter age minimum of 18. There is no maximum age; we assess their suitability on their health and willingness to work.

The same medical kit and evacuation processes as the travellers.

Any costs for treatment to injuries that are sustained while working.

Sleeping bags and mats, waterproof jackets, warm hats and walking boots are regularly provided.

Working for Equality

We are proudly at the forefront of the process of changing local perceptions of sexual inequality by employing female crew members on Mount Kilimanjaro. We have two highly successful female guides, a female cook and around 40 female porters.

Kilimanjaro Guide Scholarship Foundation

Since 2012, World Expeditions has sponsored a guide to complete a scholarship course through the Kilimanjaro Guide Scholarship Foundation each year. The course trains the guides in Tour Operations, Tourism Geography, Wildlife Knowledge and Basic Computer Applications.