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LEAVE NO TRACE
ENSURING THE WELFARE OF PORTERS
OFFSETTING YOUR FLIGHTS
Mountain porters are an integral part of each trekking or mountaineering adventure. Our Kilimanjaro porters are paid a rate in excess of the Kilimanjaro Porter Assistant Project (KPAP) recommended minimum wage for porters.
They are also provided with a suitable mountain kit that includes a sleeping bag and mat as
well as waterproof boots, gloves, hat, torch
and warm clothes. Our Porter Welfare Code of Conduct ensures safe working conditions for the mountain porters we employ across Africa.
We operate our treks on the ethics of minimal impact, adhering to Leave No Trace's Seven Principles:
1 | Plan ahead and prepare 2| Travel and camp on
durable surfaces
3 | Dispose of waste properly
4 | Leave what you find
5 | Minimise campfire impacts 6 | Respect wildlife
7 | Be considerate of your hosts
and other visitors
You can mitigate the climate change impact of your international flights for as little as AUD$22 (1 tonne of carbon).
Your AUD$22 purchases a carbon credit that supports wind powered energy projects in China, Turkey or India. You will be helping to shift the world’s focus from fossil fuel energy to renewable energy. A plus for our planet!
18 | MAIN IMAGE: The endangered Rhino – Etosha National Park, Namibia | Peter Walton
