August Maleo
August was born in the Chagga village of Marangu, on the slopes of Kilimanjaro. Growing up with the mountain in his back yard, and other family members working as guides, it was a natural progression for August to learn to be a guide. August has been working as a guide on Kilimanjaro for more than 30 years. August is a father of 4 children, and continues to live in Marangu Village with his family. His daughter is the first in the family to attend college, and works in Dodoma, the capital of Tanzania, as a teacher.
August is a master pacer, beloved by clients for his ability to maintain the “all day pace”.
400+ Ascents of Kilimanjaro by all routes
10 years working with Alpine groups
Mountain First Aid training
“This was an extraordinary experience. From logistics to guiding, the expedition was very well planned and executed, exceeding all of my expectations. Great planning, great logistics, great people and all under the leadership of a great guide. This expedition is a great introduction to the world of climbing and the world of Alpine Ascents.”
