Founder's story

Johnson Malisa is the founder, lead Kilimanjaro guide and safari guide of Operation Kilimanjaro, based in Moshi, Tanzania. Travelers plan directly with the local team.

Operation Kilimanjaro Company is registered in Tanzania, business registration No. 569066. The proprietor is Johnson Leonard Malisa.

The 2026 Tourism Division Class A licence covers mountain climbing and trekking. It is not a safari licence.

From Moshi, the team plans Kilimanjaro treks, northern Tanzania safaris, cycling tours, and custom itineraries around fitness, dates, and group size.

Porter guidance on this website references recommendations from the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project. That is a reference to those recommendations, not a membership, certification, or partnership.