Our Guides

Here at Kilimanjaro Heroes Adventures are all a team of professional mountain & Safari 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.

We employ the best mountain talents in the region. All our guides have Wilderness First Responder certifications, First Aid Training and they are employed by Kilimanjaro Heroes full time. We regularly conduct professional workshops for all our Guides to honour their skills and make sure that they are always tuned to the most recent developments in international mountaineering and Safari Ethics

Our guides are 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 tank in every climb, and a medical kit on all our Mt Kilimanjaro climbs
Our Kilimanjaro guides perform two daily medical checkups on all Kilimanjaro trips to make sure that acclimatization transition is smooth. Every climbing party has medical kits, oximeters and oxygen tanks. While the need may be rare, we have emergency preparedness protocols in place, up to even helicopter evacuations off the mountain and straight to the hospital, in the event of severe high altitude sickness.

Our Guides have Mountain topography knowledge.

Professional Mount Kilimanjaro guides should know every nook and cranny of the Mountain. If for some reason the hiking team has to get off the established trail (e.g. in case of heavy rain), the guide should choose the shortest and safest way to the nearest camp or down to the exit. Some of our guides worked on the Mt Kilimanjaro rescue team and know how to get to certain destinations in a fast manner.

Strong flora and fauna knowledge.

We believe that your Kilimanjaro adventure should not be just safe and successful – it should also be insightful and entertaining. After all, Kilimanjaro has a unique ecosystem, with some plants to be found nowhere else on the globe. With some luck, you have a chance to spot some wildlife on the trail. A skilled guide should be capable of telling you more about the vegetation and the animals of Kilimanjaro in an easy-going, yet interesting manner.

Mwinyi Mkude

Chief Mountain Guide

Mwinyi is our Chief Mountain Guide, coming from the Chagga tribe and growing up at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. He has been leading guests up the mountain for more than 15 years and reached Uhuru Peak more than 400 times.

He has been trained by KINAPA as a guide and also he is a certified Wilderness First Responders (WFR) & First Aid.

Goodluck Mrema

Mountain Guide

Goodluck is highly trained and experienced mountain guide, who has made hundreds of summits since 2012, when he got his licence from the management of Kilimanjaro National Park and Mweka Wildlife College.

He has been trained by KINAPA as a guide and is also certified Wilderness First Responders (WFR) & First Aid.

Siza Denice Mrema

Mountain Guide

Siza is a mountain guide who speaks Swahili, English and Chagga (local tribal language). He has 15 years of experience in the travel industry, and most of them working as a mountain guide. He has been with us since 2011.

Since he’s been with us, Siza has submitted more than 250 times. He has been trained by KINAPA as a guide, and is also he is a certified Wilderness First Responders (WFR) & First Aid.

Emanuel Mchome

Mountain Guide

Emanuel is very experienced mountain guide, with more than 13 years of successful summits. Working with us for the past 8 years, we could always rely on him as a group leader.

He is a First Aid Trained & Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certified.

Gloria Mathayo Katamboi

Mountain Guide

We are very proud to say that Gloria is our only Female Mountain Guide, with more than 100 professional summits. She has been trained by KINAPA as a guide and is also a certified First Aid responder.

She is a charming guide and always smiling, she knows what guests need just by observing.

Gasper Apoline Shayo

Mountain Guide

Gasper is a experienced mountain guide, who joined us in 2016. During that time, he had more than 250 successful summits.

He has been trained by KINAPA as a guide and is also he is a certified Wilderness First Responders (WFR) & First Aid.

Isdory Mtunga (a.k.a. Nyokaa)

Mountain Guide

Nyokaa is a good and experienced mountain guide, with charming personality and refined sense of humor. He is of mixed tribal background, with his mother and father belonging to Chagga and Sukuma tribes. Nyokaa is well educated and highly resourceful.

He is a First Aid Trained & Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certified.

Shafiq Kassim

Safari Driver Guide

Shafiq is highly experienced safari guide, who spent 15 years perfecting his skills and knowledge about the African wildlife. He’s been with us for 5 years, and we consider him as a legend. He is so funny and charming, you will absolutely love him.

Shafiq is a First Aid Trained & Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certified.

Dominic Sebastian Malley

Mountain Guide

Dominic has a lot of experience working with various companies in the past, with good communication skills in Kiswahili and English. He is dedicated safari groups leader.

Dominic is a First Aid Trained & Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certified.

Amiri Juma Hassani

Safari Driver Guide

Amiri is highly experienced safari guide, with 10 years behind him working in Tanzania national parks. He studied at wildlife college where he obtained Certificate of Wildlife. He is very knowledgeable about various locations and habitats.

Amiri is a First Aid Trained & Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certified.

Ramadhani Hanti

French Speaking Mountain Guide

Rama is a 38 years old highly experienced mountain guide, who speaks French, English and Swahili. He is a very humble person with impeccable sense of humor.

He is First Aid Trained & Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certified.

Tamiliwah Tuppa (Tammy)

Mountain Guide

Tammy is a well educated and certified Mountain tour guide, with more than 19 years of experience in the industry. Among other accomplishments, he poses Basic training in High Altitude Illness with Kilimanjaro SAR back in 2019.

He is First Aid Trained & Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certified.

Kilimanjaro and Safari cooks

The adventurers always praise our Kilimanjaro and Safari cooks. Our mountain diet is all about energy-rich and delicious meals, featuring soups, salads, beef, poultry, fish, a variety of garnishes, fresh fruits and vegetables. Vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and Kosher options are available.

Walter Mchome

Safari & Mountain Cook – Chef

Walter is our Most Experienced Chef and he is 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.

He has been trained to provide First Aid help.

Mayoo

Safari & Mountain Cook – Chef

Mayoo is experienced cook, who will prepare delicious meals throughout your trek or safari. All meals are balanced to ensure you get right amount of protein, carbohydrate, and other nutrients.