Our guides
At the very heart of our business and fundamental to your safety and enjoyment, are the mountain guides we employ. All of our guides are hand-picked by us to ensure you get the very best leadership on the mountain.
- Our guides Licensed by the National Park and are certified Wilderness First Responders (WFR)
- Our guides conduct health checks twice daily using pulse oximeters to measure pulse and oxygen saturation
- We carry emergency oxygen, a portable stretcher and a medical kit on all our Mt Kilimanjaro climbs
- We have established protocols for handling emergencies on the mountain, including rescue and evacuation
Tumaini Twati
Mountain Guide
Tumaini, born and raised in Arusha, is from a Maasai tribe, and has been leading guests up Kilimanjaro for more than 15 years and has summited more than 350 times. He started climbing Kilimanjaro as a porter and worked in different positions like camp crew and porter and worked his way up to being one of the best guides.
Frank Focus
Mountain Guide
Frank was born and raised in Arusha. He started as a mountain porter, and became an assistant guide. He received his diploma in Wildlife Management and has summited more than 250 times. He has been trained by KINAPA as a guide and is also a certified Wilderness First Responder (WFR).
Buster Masulya
Head Guide
Buster is from Southern Tanzania, and moved to Arusha to become a mountain porter. He worked his way up to become a head guide. Buster has summited Kilimanjaro more than 400 times and has received a certification in Mountain Guiding.
Mamuya
Mountain Guide
Mamuya, born and raised in Arusha, is from a Maasai tribe, likes the mountain and has dedicated his life to work as a mountain guide. He has good experience in leading groups and is a certified Wilderness First Responder (WFR).
Eric Usega
Mountain Guide
Born in Kilimanjaro’s foothills, Eric has more than 100 professional summits. He has been trained by KINAPA as a guide and is also a certified Wilderness First Responder (WFR). A charming guide and always smiling, he knows what guests need just by observing.
Kasian John
Chef
Kassian is a chef. Our chefs are well-trained to cook fresh and nutritious meals throughout your trek. The meals are planned for the right balance of protein, carbohydrate and nutrients to support your climb.
Godfrey
Chef
Godfrey, born and raised in Arusha, is from a Maasai tribe and he is a chef. Our chefs are well-trained to cook fresh and nutritious meals throughout your trek. The meals are planned for the right balance of protein, carbohydrate and nutrients to support your climb.
Peter
Safari Guide
Peter is a fantastic safari guide and very talented. It’s as if he has a sixth sense for the animals. He can sit very quietly behind the wheel to observe something and then suddenly starts the car. Before you know it, you are standing by masses of wildebeest crossing the river exactly at that location. How could Peter know? Peter is peace itself, with a lot of knowledge that he shares with you in a very calm way.
Mtanaa
Safari Guide
Mtanaa has been a safari guide for over fifteen years and has lived in Arusha for most of his life. He thrives on the fact that every day is really different during a safari and enjoys the way nature changes every season. “The amazing diversity of the landscape and the species of animals makes a visit to Tanzania absolutely worthwhile. I look forward to meeting you and sharing the beauty of my country with you!”
