Ever wondered what it feels like to be in the porter's shoes?
Here's a hint from experience: Weight of Luggage: The government of Tanzania has established guidelines on the weight of luggage that porters are allowed to carry on Mount Kilimanjaro. The guidelines stipulate that porters should not carry more than 20kg of luggage. The MKPS works with tour operators to ensure that they comply with these guidelines and that porters are not overloaded. The MKPS monitors tour operators to ensure that they are adhering to the weight guidelines. The organization also provides training and education to tour operators on the importance of adhering to these guidelines and the impact that carrying excessive weight can have on porters' health and safety. Food and shelter The MKPS team also ensure that porters are provided with adequate food and shelter during their journey up and down the mountain. The organization requires all tour operators to provide porters with three meals a day that are nutritious and sufficient in quantity. The MKPS also req