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Gateway to Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)

Gateway to Kilimanjaro


Nature Protection

Protecting areas of importance for wildlife, reserved and managed for conservation and to provide special opportunities for tourism activities.

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Quality and Care

By hiring a KIATO member company for your mountain climb, you are assured that they adhere to the regulations and guidelines.

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Education and Leadership

Works to educate and lead members to meet international IMEC standards, to be accorded recognition by foreign tour agents worldwide.

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By Hiring a KIATO Member company for your Mountain Climb you are Assured that;

they Adhere to the Following Guidelines:

  • Proper treatment of porters and other crew
  • The tour company will see that porters are properly clothed
  • Will give proper meals each day
  • Will make sure that porters carry not more than 25kgs
  • Will enter into contract with porters hired /engaged
  • Will make sure that tips are paid by clients directly to all crew
  • Provide porters with transport, shelter and medications
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Our Mission

Our Mission is to speak for the people to acquire a common goal while members adhere to regulations and guidelines, for future international exposure and recognition through KIATO. Read More


Benefits of Being a KIATO Member

Membership is Open to all local tourist agents with legal registration from the government.

  • It is a law of the Country, the Park to deal only with a properly registered and licensed tour operator who is a member of an Association. KIATO is at their disposal.
  • Becoming a KIATO member opens an arena to channel tour operator's views and acquire a common voice on issues both individual and common.
  • Increased exposure for your company - through KIATO website
  • Potential for future international trade show exposure
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Membership Fees

Membership Entry fee is Tsh. 200,000/=, with an Annual Membership fee of Tsh. 450,000/= and a Membership Certificate is Issued to Members Annually. Read More


Membership is Open to all Tourist Agents

KIATO thus welcomes tour operators / agents and companies which have been registered by Business Licensing Authority (BRELA) of the Ministry Of Industries and Trade.

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