Mount Kilimanjaro is a unique travel experience and a once in a lifetime adventure for tens of thousands of climbers every year. When climbing Kilimanjaro, an extensive team of mountain crew – guides, cooks and porters – provide specially trained support throughout the climb to assist you in reaching the summit. The porters, who carry all of your food and gear, are the heart and soul of your mountain experience. Without their strength, dedication and hard work, you would not be able to enjoy the magnificence of Kilimanjaro.
A Kilimanjaro trek requires a significant financial commitment. The cost to climb Mount Kilimanjaro includes government park fees for the conservation of the mountain, VAT taxes, and the operational expenses to support the climb. Climbing on the cheap often means lower wages and inferior working conditions for porters. The International Mountain Explorers Connection (IMEC) established the Partner for Responsible Travel Program to encourage and work with tour operators committed to the fair and ethical treatment practices of their mountain crew through voluntary participation.
Learn more about the Partner for Responsible Travel Program.
For a list of organisations currently participating in the Partner for Responsible Travel Programme, please visit our parent organisation, International Mountain Explorers Connection (IMEC). We have experienced instances of companies using KRTO, KPAP or IMEC’s names or logos on their websites and marketing materials that are not participating in the Partner for Responsible Travel Programme. To confirm whether a company is currently participating in the Partner for Responsible Travel Programme, kindly contact us.
