Why Choosing Uprise Africa

About the Founder - Gudluck Michael

My Name Is Gudluck Michael I Was Born And Raised on the Slope Of Mount Kilimanjaro, As A Member Of The Masai Tribe In One Of The Village Next To Kilimanjaro National Park. I Have An In-Depth Understanding Of The History, People, And Culture Of Africa. My Love Of This Country is mountaineering, I Started Climbing The Mountain When I Was 18 Years Old I Worked In Different Companies Around Moshi As A Porter For 3 Years I  Save The Money And Went To College To Learn And Became A Mountain Guide On the Mountain Kilimanjaro And Mount Meru. I Am Licensed With The National Park Service Of Tanzania, Certified By the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), And Hold Certifications In Both Advanced Wilderness First Aid Responder (WFR). Now With Uprise Africa Tours One Dream One Team To The Top Kilimanjaro

Thank you for visiting Uprise Africa Explorer - The 1 Guide Service on Mount Kilimanjaro. For over a decade, we have provided the highest quality service at a reasonable cost. Our expert guides, quality standards and focus on safety have made us the top choice for hundreds of happy customers from all over the world.

We are one of the largest and most reputable operators on Mount Kilimanjaro, leading over 100 climbs per year and guiding more than 700 people annually. Our clients have included celebrities, film makers, senators, ambassadors, authors and journalists. All agree, you won't find a better Kilimanjaro outfitter.

First hand experience

All Uprise Africa Explorer team members have personally climbed Mt Kilimanjaro and explored the various National Parks on the Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit. The hotels and lodges we have chosen are based on amenities, comfort, service and budget.

Personalized itineraries at competitive pricing

We offer Kilimanjaro climbs and safaris at a time that suits you. You have the flexibility of being on a private solo tour or with your group of friends and family. All Uprise Africa Explorer team members participate in the planning process of your journey.

Support and guidance

We like answering questions and will be using the first-hand knowledge of our team members to answer any questions you may have, starting with the planning process and ending with the completion of your trip.

Client care

We are aware visiting Tanzania to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro or go on safari is a trip of a lifetime for most clients. As such we take our responsibility of arranging personal itineraries very seriously. We like to pay attention to details when it comes to client care, and our team members have received customer service training to cater to the individual needs of our clients.

Dietary needs

While on the mountain our cooks will be happy to accommodate special dietary needs such as vegan, vegetarian, lactose and gluten free meals, while our safari lodges offer buffet style dinners including the aforementioned options.

Safety

Our licensed mountain and safari guides have years of experience in leading Kilimanjaro climbs and spotting wildlife while on safari. On the mountain they carry portable oxygen and conduct pulse oximeter readings throughout the climb.

Both on safari and Mt. Kilimanjaro they carry a first aid kit. In addition we have partnered with AMREF Flying Doctor emergency rescue for both Kilimanjaro climbs and safaris.

Porter care

We believe the hard work of the porters working on Mount Kilimanjaro is the lifeblood of all climbing companies operating in this region of Tanzania. Without the porters, tour companies could not exist and many climbers would not reach Uhuru Peak. Unfortunately many climbing companies offer cheap climbs on the back of their porters.

Uprise Africa Explorer is in the process of becoming a member of KPAP (Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project) ensuring proper porter treatment.

As such we have a KPAP representative on every climb ensuring proper porter treatment, including living wages, clothing and shelter, three meals per day as well as correct tipping procedures.

Giving back to society

20% of every profit we make we give it to society to either support orphanages or feed and clothe the poor.