Our Kilimanjaro porters are the lifeline up the mountain. Without the dedicated efforts of our hard-working porters, Mt. Kilimanjaro would just be a pretty picture postcard in the distance. It’s a big job keeping the trek comfortable and well supplied. You may not realize it, but for a group of ten climbers, there are over 50 crew members working in front and behind the scenes to ensure success.

Since our beginnings, Barking Zebra has made it our mission to treat our mountain crews with dignity and raise their living standards. Our crews are well-fed, just like our guests.

Conditions on Kili can be challenging – we make sure our porters are equipped with the proper clothing, gear, and comfortable tents. We guarantee everyone receives their full pay, even if they must descend early due to illness or injury.

We even look beyond the mountain to make sure our dedicated teams have reliable transportation to and from the mountain.

The International Mountain Explorers Connection – an organization devoted to creating responsible tourism in mountainous regions – has recognized outfitters like Barking Zebra, who go the distance in uplifting our crews.
Further, they’ve created a special initiative to specifically provide fair and ethical treatment for porters. It’s called the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project, or KPAP. Barking Zebra is a proud partner with these organizations, raising the standards for our porters and mountain crews.