Once on the Mountain, you are taken care of by Kilimanjaro Guides And Porters. For the challenging duration of your hiking your guide will be your friend and advisor, who will lead you to the summit. So it is important to listen and take note of his advice while heading to Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
Support staff ratios
The average ratio of our porters to hikers is 2 to 3 porters per hiker and two guides for a maximum of 4 hikers. This ratio with our support equipment will ensure your safety and enjoyment on the mountain.
Porters and cook
The porters do not only transport your gear and the supplies up and down the mountain. They arriving at every campsite long before you, and erect your tent on your arrival. The cook prepares the food in advance. In the evening they will also boil drinking and washing water.
Weight limits for porters
The weight limit per porter is 15 kg (32 lbs) per climber. If your luggage weight more than that then you have to hire extra porter with extra pay.
Tipping
Tipping is a “compulsory tradition” on every Kilimanjaro climb. We recommend giving a tip of between US $ 190 to US $ 250 per climber to the mountain crew at the end of the climb. The average recommended tip per group per day:
Chief guide – US $ 20 per chief guide per day from the group
Assistant Guide – US $ 12 per assistant guide per day from the group
Cook – US $ 8 per cook per day from the group
Porters – US $ 6 per porter per day from the group
