KPAP Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project
KPAP Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project is one the Kilimanjaro Responsible Trekking Organization (KRTO) projects. KRTO is a legally registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Tanzania. They are dedicated to improving the welfare of mountain crews in Moshi. Their efforts focus on improving working conditions for crew through programs such as:
- Providing free gear and clothing through a lending program.
- Raising awareness about fair treatment and responsible travel.
- Establishing guidelines for ethical crew management.
- Offering training programs to support crew development.
We are proud to partner with KPAP / KRTO. We support their mission to ensure ethical and fair treatment for Kilimanjaro porters.
Choose us and trust that we treat our crews fairly. Our team actively participates in monitoring activities to ensure fair treatment of porters on all our hikes.
Support KPAP’s mission by making a donation. Your contribution helps sustain the Partner for Responsible Travel Program and provides free services for mountain crews. To donate, visit:
Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project partner basis:
- Fair treatment monitoring is provided at no cost to the operator.
- KPAP assigns an “undercover” porter on each hike to ensure compliance with fair treatment standards.
- After every hike, KPAP evaluates crew conditions and issues a score.
- To remain a partner company, operators must maintain a score of 85% or higher each season.
KPAP fair treatment standards:
- Pay all porters, waiters, cooks, and guides fairly. Disburse wages to crew within two days of completing the hike.
- Use a transparent tipping system to ensure crews receive their full tips. Provide hikers with guidelines to ensure a fair combined wage through salary and tips.
- Porters may carry a maximum of 20kg of company gear.
- Provide three meals a day, proper tents, ground sheets, and adequate sleeping space for the crew. Crew members should not sleep in the mess tent.
- Ensure crew members have the appropriate gear before the hike and provide medical assistance if needed.
- Offer crew transportation to designated park gates.
- Meet annually with mountain teams, directors and KPAP. To discuss crew welfare and attend the general meeting.
- Follow all local and government regulations.