MKPS
Why partner
with MKPS?
The Association represents porters and seeks to address key issues pertaining to porters rights and benefits. It includes trainings, campaigns, gear supply and many more.
There are several reasons why a company should consider partnering with the Mount Kilimanjaro Porters Society (MKPS):
A Word From MKPS
MKPS helps you succeed in your role as a tour operator by giving you access to skilled and experience porters. You add value to your services/packages by giving your company dynamic updates, and adds creativity on how you render services. You get access to enthusiastic and adequately skilled porters.
It is also a way to interact with porters who are trained for sustainable trekking initiatives.
MKPS Team
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Benefits of joining MKPS
There are several reasons why a company should consider partnering with the Mount Kilimanjaro Porters Society (MKPS):
- Open Tipping Policy:
The MKPS advocates for an open tipping policy, which ensures that porters are paid fair and transparent wages. By partnering with the MKPS, a company can support this policy and demonstrate its commitment to fair labor practices. - Health Insurance:
The MKPS provides national health insurance to porters, which ensures that they have access to essential healthcare services. By partnering with the MKPS, a company can support the health and well-being of porters on Mount Kilimanjaro. - Trekking Gears:
The MKPS provides porters with proper equipment and training, including trekking gear. By partnering with the MKPS, a company can support the safety and well-being of porters on the mountain and promote responsible tourism practices. - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):
Partnering with the MKPS demonstrates a company’s commitment to social responsibility by supporting an organization that works to improve the working conditions and welfare of porters on Mount Kilimanjaro, and promotes sustainable tourism practices. - Positive Public Image:
By partnering with the MKPS, a company can demonstrate its commitment to social and environmental causes, which can help to enhance its public image and reputation. This can improve brand awareness and customer loyalty. - Access to Local Networks:
The MKPS has strong connections to the local community in Tanzania and East Africa. Partnering with the MKPS can provide a company with access to local networks, which can be valuable for expanding business operations in the region. - Sustainable Tourism Practices:
The MKPS promotes sustainable tourism practices, which can help to protect the environment and ensure that tourism in the region is responsible and sustainable. Partnering with the MKPS can demonstrate a company’s commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism practices. - Support for Community Development:
The MKPS provides support services to porters, including training programs, medical care, and emergency assistance. By partnering with the MKPS, a company can support community development and contribute to the well-being of the local community
In summary, partnering with the MKPS can provide a company with opportunities to support fair labor practices, promote the health and well-being of porters, and support responsible tourism practices on Mount Kilimanjaro.
What Our Partners Are Saying
Experience what it feels being an MKPS partner and equally support the porters as they help companies offer the best services yet through perfecting of trekking services!
We’ve had numerous benefits; frequent trainings, sustainable trekking privileged access to industry assets, workforce, events and networking opportunities.
Predators Safaris
Tour Operator (Domestic)
As travel agents, being part of this association gives us confidence that the clients we channel through domestic tour operators are safe and in good hands.
TourCompass
Tour Agent (Foreign)
Over the years we’ve had grater access to resources within MKPS. As travel agents, we need access to providers who can meet the changing needs of clients.
EplorePlus
Tour Agent (Foreign)
MKPS provides growing competitive advantage as it produces a pool of experienced and professional porters. This helps to facilitate trekking experiences.
ZARA Tours
Tour Agent (Foreign)
Upcoming Season
It’s a new season, time to make things happen. This year comes with so much more great stuff, during the low season. The porters have had trainings on personal health aspects, first aid kit, rules and regulations to abide in course of their trekking undertakings, trainings on life skills and more creative approaches towards handling of their work as porters. There has been more to share beyond training and the porters are in shape and ready to take you for an exceptional adventure!