Daniel Leonard

Daniel was raised in Arusha, Tanzania and has been working on Kilimanjaro with Alpine Ascents since 2009. Most recently he has led most of our private teams over the last 3 years with an a near 100% success rate. Daniel is trained and certified as a Wilderness First Responder. Known for his smiles, patience, and easy going manner, he enjoys teaching clients about mountain skills and the history of the Kilimanjaro region. Daniel currently lives in Arusha with his family. In his spare time he enjoys trail running, hiking, and farming.
Significant Ascents
- 100+ ascents of Kilimanjaro
Certifications
- 10 years working with Alpine Ascents groups
- Wilderness First Responder certified
- Secondary school certificate of education at Enaboishu High School Arusha
Eric is truly a gifted, world class guide. It was clear from the first moment that Eric functioned as a very effective leader with both the group and the Tanzanian staff (porters, guides, etc.) He provided a source of authority, knowledge, support, and gave individual attention to climbers in need when the situations required. This provided an extra level of satisfaction with the climb that I assume cannot be found elsewhere.