Daniel Leonard

    Daniel Leonard

    Assistant Tanzanian Guide

    Daniel grew up in Arusha, Tanzania, and has been working as a mountain guide on Kilimanjaro since 2009. He has studied language, and tourism and currently speaks Swahili, English, Spanish and French. Additionally, Daniel is trained and certified in mountain first aid. Daniel enjoys teaching clients mountain skills, and educating them about the history of Tanzania. Daniel is known by clients for his smile, patience, strength, and easy going manner.

    Guide For:

    Mount Kilimanjaro

    Significant Ascents

    • 100+ ascents of Kilimanjaro

    Certifications

    • 5 years working with Alpine Ascents groups
    • Mountain First Aid certified
    • Secondary school certificate of education at Enaboishu High School Arusha

    “The Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari were excellent in every respect. Alpine Ascents provided all necessary planning material to ensure we showed up for the trip well prepared and ready for the challenge. It was very clear the Alpine Ascents and their local guide staff have the Kilimanjaro deal down pat. Everything went extremely smoothly. It […]

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