Miriam Mrutu

Mariam was born in the Northern Tanzanian region of Babati and grew up in a household of 6 children. She began to work as a porter on Kilimanjaro in 2017 and quickly progressed to other roles. She joined the Mweka Wildlife College tourism course in 2019 and became an assistant guide in 2021. Mariam has reached the summit of Kilimanjaro more than 50 times. Mariam’s warm personality is omnipresent and she is always there to ensure clients are fully experiencing the mountain wilderness. She enjoys learning from her clients and peers, helping clients reach their goals safely, and sharing her knowledge about the local flora and fauna.