As Zanzi Trekking and Safaris we are working with (KPAP) Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project to make sure our Porters are getting all the needs in our safaris and mountain trips.
This KPAP Established in 2003, the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP) is a legally registered project with a Tanzanian Non-Governmental Organization.
So we make sure our Porters are getting, Good salary in time and nice accommodation such as good tents, meals etc.

We work closely with the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project and they have recommended the following tipping procedure. To give you a guide, KPAP recommended tips for porters are in the range of  $8-10/day per porter. For other roles we recommend $20/day for guides, $12-15/day for assistant guides and $12-15/day for cooks. These figures are per group, not per climber. You will be sent a copy of the tip recommendations and the estimated crew numbers for your group. The size of your crew can only be confirmed on the first day of the climb once all the bags and equipment have been weighed at the park gate. At the first camp you will be advised of the final number of crew and their position on the climb.

You may also find on your summit attempt that some of the porters accompany the group to provide additional assistance. This is an additional task that they carry out in order to support you having the best chance of reaching the summit. Please show your appreciation for any help you receive by tipping these porters directly. We would suggest an extra tip of $20.

The tipping announcement will take place on the last night on the mountain when all the crew will gather together to celebrate with you. One representative from your group should say a few words of thanks, which will be translated by the lead guide into kiSwahili.

Due to recent thefts on Kilimanjaro, we no longer advise our clients to carry cash with them during the climb, so the actual tip money will be presented when you return to your hotel. Your group will be supplied with envelopes to assist with the distribution of tips – one envelope for the porters and a separate envelope that you can use to tip your lead guide, assistant guides and cook. Three porter representatives will come to the hotel to accept the tip envelope on behalf of all the porters, and they will distribute the money themselves.