The Follow Alice story
The idea for Follow Alice was planted when Reto climbed Kilimanjaro with Chris as his lead guide in 2014. Chris had started as a porter on Kilimanjaro in 1999 and had since worked his way up to become a chief guide. His dream had always been to set up his own Kilimanjaro operation. Reto decided to team up with Chris, Kazi and Chris’s brother Robert and make the dream a reality. Since then, Follow Alice has grown into a global family of local guides and international explorers who all share a passion for travel and adventure.
Come as a client, leave as a friend
A modern tour operator
We aim to deliver a great service that meets the needs of the modern adventure traveller. One way we do this is by taking out the middle man. We're the folks you make first contact with online, as well as the ones who wave goodbye to you at the airport after your trip! Another way we do this is by making the admin side of your trip as seamless as possible. Did you know you can pay for your trip with cryptocurrency?
Travel curated by travellers
Our setup as a team is very 21st century ... we're registered in both the UK and Tanzania, and our HQ staff is a group of digital nomads, sprinkled across various timezones. That said, all of our local leaders and their support staff – the folks who look after you on your trips and ensure you have fun! – are locals. So we're a truly global and diverse team, and all the better for it, we believe!
Empowering local entrepreneurs
We strive to empower local entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary tools to run a successful business as a local leader in their country. All of our local leaders and their teams are an integral part of the Follow Alice family. You'll see it for yourself when adventuring with us!
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Meet the Team
Dani 🇨🇭
Co-founder and CEOHe's the brain behind the numbers and strategies of Follow Alice. Dani was part of the group that climbed Kilimanjaro in 2014 with lead guide Chris when the idea to create Follow Alice first came up.
Reto 🇨🇭
Co-founder and strategistHe created the company and developed the amazing team chasing the Follow Alice dream. He's always calm (Mr "Cool Beans") and is solution-orientated.
Chris 🇹🇿
Tanzania local leaderChris was the lead guide on the climb in 2014 when the idea for Follow Alice started. He has summited Kilimanjaro over 300 times and is ranked #6 out of 261 guides on Kilimanjaro by clients.
Robert 🇹🇿
Tanzania local leaderHe's the brother of Chris and also one of our excellent Kilimanjaro lead guides. You're in very safe and capable hands when you trek with Robert.
Sonam🇳🇵
Nepal local leaderThe Himalayas are his backyard. Sonam will bring you safely up and down the mountains and show you the beauty of his home country.
Tine 🇧🇪
Sales consultantShe's our one and only Flemish teammate but she fell in love with Cape Town years ago and moved there. When not selling our amazing adventures, she's busy scuba diving!
Michael 🇿🇼
Trip managerHow many of us can say we rolled down a hill and ran into a silverback gorilla?? When he’s not hanging out with gorillas, Michael is planning your epic adventure for you.
Marco 🇨🇭
CTOHe's the mastermind and programmer of this beautiful website you're looking at. He's also a former Kilimanjaro client who became a team member.
Brendan 🇬🇧
Head of visual contentFrom smoky ol' London, he heads up the team that makes all of the pretty Follow Alice graphics and videos you see on our website and YouTube channel.
Jess 🇿🇦
Community and CX LeadJess is our Community and CX Lead, ensuring a seamless and exciting customer journey! She's also our talented voice artist – you've probably listened to her in one of our YT videos!
Tanvesh 🇮🇳
Frontend engineerLiving in Jabalpur, India, which he loves for its cooler climate, he's our frontend engineer. It's his job to ensure everything works and looks as it should on our website!
Mel 🇿🇼
Head of operations'Miracle Mel' is our HQ problem-solver and magic-maker! She liaises with the lodges and teams on the ground to ensure that all the arrangements for your trip go smoothly.
Richard and Diana 🇰🇪🇩🇪
Kenya local leadersRichard and Diana are our highly experienced Kenyan local leaders. Oh, and they happen to be married to one another!
Salwan 🇩🇰
InvestorSal is a Follow Alice OG. He's had a hand in so much at Follow Alice, and is the designer of our fab logo!
Stef 🇮🇹
Sales and marketing coordinatorOriginally from Italy, raised in Kenya, and now living in Cape Town, Stef is the administrative thread connecting the sales and marketing teams.
Paul 🏴
Chief marketing officerWhen not hiking in the mountains of Scotland with family, Paul is hard at work at his dream job which is helping others have truly unforgettable travel experiences like summiting Kilimanjaro or trekking to Everest Base Camp.
Puru 🇮🇳
Nepal and Bhutan trip managerPuru joined Follow Alice in 2023 after completing a degree in international law. He loves hiking in the Himalayas, and so came onto the team as the perfect person to look after our clients heading to trek in Nepal and Bhutan!
Arturo 🇵🇪
Lima local leaderHe's addicted to deep-fried pork sandwiches and believes Peru can conquer the world with a spoon! He wants every visitor to experience an authentic and, above all, very tasty side of Lima!
Mario 🇵🇪
Cusco local leaderHe's been a trek guide since 1998, so you're in super safe hands when you hit the trail with him! He speaks English, Spanish and Quechua and is a fountain of knowledge on all sorts of diverse topics.
Sarah 🇨🇦
Cusco local leaderShe's an avid hiker who's spent many cold nights huddled under handwoven blankets in the Andes. A textile conservator, she volunteers with a number of organisations dedicated to the revitalisation of traditional weaving.
Jenny and Shaun 🇩🇪 🇺🇬
Uganda and Rwanda local leadersShaun was born in Kampala and started guiding tourists in the Rwenzoris and beyond 20 years ago. Jenny is from Germany and has been working in Ugandan and Rwandan travel for over 10 years. Together they create unforgettable experiences for visitors.
Meera 🇹🇿
Tanzania trip managerMeera has lived in the African bush much of her life and has climbed Kilimanjaro many times. Originally a wildlife conservationist, she's now passionate about coordinating unforgettable Kilimanjaro adventures and Tanzania safaris.
Bejul 🇹🇿
Operations executiveBeej is a key member of the operations department. She works closely with lodges and on-the-ground teams to ensure smooth operations and the flawless execution of all trip logistics.
Daniela
Social & Email Marketing LeadDaniela is the mastermind behind our social media and emails, keeping the Follow Alice community inspired and informed. When she’s not crafting engaging content, you’ll likely find her out on the trails—hiking, running, or volunteering at DARG.
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