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How many guides will there be for my group when climbing Kilimanjaro?

When climbing Kilimanjaro, you must have at most 2 climbers per guide, and at least 2 guides for groups of 2 climbers or more. This ensures that there will always be enough guides to assist climbers who require descent, while at the same time allowing all other climbers to continue their summit ascent safely. The...
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As there is no local training or certification scheme specific for Kilimanjaro, the best certification that a Kilimanjaro guide can have is Wilderness First Responder (WFR) as per international best practice training and certification standards for mountain guides globally. This is also the training we invest in for our guides at Fair Voyage.
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Currently, there are no objective certifications or ratings which can help you find the best Kilimanjaro guides. However, there are ways that you can increase your chances of finding an experienced and well-trained guide. Firstly, you should book with a responsible climb operator. They tend to have the best guides, because they are better paid,...
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