Welcome to our Country, Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru – a beacon for visitors from around the world.
W hen you arrive in Tanzania, our team will meet you and look after your well-being during your stay. It will be our pleasure to lead you safely up and down our majestic mountain. Along the way, our team will tell you about our culture, we will share our mountain knowledge, and we will do our very best to ensure that you return home with much more than a climbing certificate. The memories of our trip together will last forever.
We encourage our clients to immerse themselves in the diversities of our local cultures. On the mountain, you will learn about the Maasai, the Meru, and the Chagga. This aspect truly sets us apart from anyone else on Kilimanjaro. You are not a tourist; you are part of our small family, and you will never forget the evenings spent with our mountain team! Our clients all agree on this – just read our testimonials!
"You are not a tourist, you are part of our small family."
Dinner is a jovial occasion as we celebrate a long day’s climb with good food in the comfort of our mess tent. You will enjoy the laughter as our porters and guides poke fun at each other — our chemistry is excellent because we care deeply about our mountain team.
Safety is our personal responsibility. Guides are highly trained through NOLS – National Outdoor Leadership School and WFR Course (Wilderness First Responder). Their training includes basic navigation and first aid skills. We are qualified to deal with emergencies and we equip every climb with the most advanced safety equipment on the mountain: First Aid Kits, Cell Phones, Walkie-Talkies, and each Ranger Station has VHF Radio Calls.
WALKING TANZANIA complies with the guidelines of the Mount Kilimanjaro Guides Association regarding the welfare of guides, porters, and cooks. All guides, cooks, and porters have high experience and the necessary gear for the climb.
For camping, we use high-quality tents. Our mess tents are tough canvas structures that withstand harsh high-altitude environments. For porters, guides, and cooks, we use pyramid tents made of durable canvas similar to our mess tents. More importantly, we take care of our porters where it really counts — on the mountain — where you are the ultimate judge of our efforts.
"Our porters are not nameless individuals; they are crucial to our success."
We strongly encourage interaction between porters and clients. Each porter has a vital role, and our guides introduce the entire team at the start of each climb. Clients get to know each porter and his duties and are encouraged to appreciate their efforts during the climb.