Porters on Kilimanjaro

KPAP partner logo Duma Explorer is a proud partner for responsible travel with the International Mountain Explorers Connection and Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project. Duma is one of just a few Kilimanjaro trekking companies to qualify for both IMEC/KPAP membership.

Partner Requirements

In order to be a partner, Duma must adhere to the following guidelines about porter treatment on Kilimanjaro:

• Wages - 6,000Tsh/day for the Marangu route and 8,000Tsh/day for all other camping routes.
• Loads should not exceed 25 kilos - Porter carries 20 kilos for the company and 5 kilos of their own gear.
• Porters receive the full amount of tip intended for them - A transparent tipping procedure in which each crew member receives their tip directly.
• Porters are outfitted with proper clothing and equipment.
• Porters have proper shelter and sleeping equipment - Each porter is required to have a sleeping bag and adequate space in sleeping quarters.
• Porters are provided with food and water - Porters should be given adequate water and at least two meals a day while climbing Kilimanjaro.
• Number of crew should stay consistent throughout the trip - Porters should not be overloaded in order to send other crew down early.
• Sick or injured porters are properly cared for - An ailing porter should receive the same treatment you would provide for a sick climber.

How Can You Help?

As a climber, you can assist the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project in the following ways:

• Complete IMEC's Post-Climb Survey, at http://www.mountainexplorers.org/club/postclimbsurvey.htm.
• Donate to IMEC at this page: http://www.mountainexplorers.org/club/join.htm.
• Visit the KPAP office in Moshi, Tanzania.
• Bring a duffel bag of donated clothing with you to Tanzania. IMEC ships the bag to you before your trip.
• Educate others about KPAP's work in Tanzania.

For more information, please review the KPAP flyer (PDF link).

Also, Duma Explorer is noted in this newsletter, on page 5: http://www.mountainexplorers.org/club/himnews/jul08.pdf (PDF link).