Who We Are
About Operation Kilimanjaro
Operation Kilimanjaro is private company owned and run by certified and licensed local Kilimanjaro Guides, Tanzania Safaris guides and managed by Tanzania Professional local Travel experts.
We are incorporated by the register of companies and member of Tourist association in Tanzania to take you and guide you to all destinations within the country. We are expert and experienced in organizing Mount Kilimanjaro trekking, Mount Meru Climbing, Tanzania Wildlife Safari Experiences, Zanzibar Beach holiday, Tanzania biking tours and Single day experiences in Tanzania
When you choose us to be your main host in Tanzania; expect unimaginable service and your safety is our key priority. We are professional, qualified, licensed and certified tour guides who know our country in all aspects and we want to be your partner for exploring the beauty of Tanzania.
Our goal is to provide unforgettable experience, successful and safe tours to Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, National Park Safaris and visits to Cities outside the classic tourism areas. We want to share the African experience and bring you in contact with local life and customs by surprise introduce to you people you would never meet and know on your own. We give you a fascinating insight into the local traditions and customs and bring history to life.
Operation Kilimanjaro let you explore the potential of what Tanzania holds in terms of tourist attractions and why it’s known as the Mother of tourist destination and attraction in Africa. Once you plan your trips with us your contacting guides directly and not with managers.
We are represented on SafariBookings, the largest marketplace for African Safaris!
We are also represented on SafariGo
WHY BOOK TOURS WITH OPERATION KILIMANJARO
MY JOURNEY: FROM PORTER TO KILIMANJARO GUIDE AND FOUNDER
JOHNSON MALISA
I was born and raised on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain and the heart of so many incredible journeys. Growing up in its shadow, I developed a deep connection to the mountain and the wildlife that thrives around it, especially in places like the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. These landscapes weren’t just backdrops to my childhood, they were my playground, my classroom, and eventually, my calling.
My career began at the very base of the mountain, as a porter, carrying loads for trekkers hoping to reach the summit. It was hard work, but it was also where my dream took root. On one of those early climbs, I had the life-changing opportunity to meet two trekkers, Jane and Bob, who believed in my potential. Thanks to their generosity and support, I was able to pursue a degree in Wildlife Conservation and Tourism at Mweka Wildlife College.
That education changed everything. It gave me the knowledge and tools to pair with my lived experience on the mountain. I even spent a year in the United States, where I studied further and worked as a Basecamp Technician for GCU Outdoor Recreation. During that time, I explored some of America’s most iconic hiking trails — from Camelback Mountain and Humphreys Peak in Arizona, to challenging 14ers like Culebra Peak, El Diente, Tabeguache, and Pyramid Peak in Colorado. I even completed a Via Ferrata in Telluride, a thrilling new kind of adventure for me.
Travel has broadened my perspective, taking me across 12 U.S. states and to countries like Malaysia and Singapore. But no matter where I go, my heart always returns to Kilimanjaro. With over 90 successful summits, I bring both deep expertise and personal passion to every trek I guide.
Today, as the founder of my own tour company, Operation Kilimanjaro, I’m proud to share the beauty of Tanzania with people from around the world. Whether you’re climbing Kilimanjaro, exploring the wildlife of the Serengeti, or visiting local communities, my goal is to make your experience unforgettable, safe, and deeply connected to the land and its people.
Because for me, this isn’t just a job — it’s a journey I’ve lived from the ground up.
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