Even though you may be leaving your family and friends behind for this big adventure; you will be surprised to get a whole new family in Tanzania made up of guides, porters and a cook who will all look after you very well. Your head guide will act as the leader of the family and ensure that everything is in order for the whole duration of your trek. The porters will zoom ahead of you every day with literally everything you will need to survive for your time on the mountain. Your cook will prepare you delicious hot dinners, packed lunch boxes and breakfast. The whole team will work very hard to help you attempt the highest free-standing mountain in the world.For more information on your Kilimanjaro support team please click here.