Samia Asindamu
GENERAL INFORMATION:
| Surname | Asindamu |  |
| First name | Samia | |
| Date of Birth | 21st August, 1967 | |
| Nationality | Tanzanian | |
| Marital Status | Married | |
| Languages | English, Swahili and Chagga | |
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WILDERNESS EDUCATION AND GUIDING EXPERIENCE:
Currently:
Working with African Environments as a Trip Leader. Leading Mountain treks on Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru and Wildlife safaris. During my career on Kilimanjaro I have summated the mountain more than 125 times via all routes initially as a porter then as I gained experience as an Assistant Guide, Head Guide and finally Trip Leader.
2004: WFR re-certification. 3 day high altitude first aid, search and rescue practical test on the Western Breach route on Kilimanjaro at 16,000 feet. Conducted by two Wilderness Medical Institute instructors, Everest expedition doctor and African Environments owners.
2003: Snow and Ice safety training course on Mt. Kilimanjaro
April 2000: Did Intensive advanced Mountaineering course – Mt. Kenya (NOLS Advanced Technical Climb Programmed).
June 1999: Wilderness First Responder Course and CPR. (Renewed in 2001)
August 1999: Won the first prize in the Mt. Kilimanjaro Race. 18 hours running from trail head Lemosho at 7500ft to the summit 19340ft Uhuru Peak and down to road head 5600ft Mweka gate.
November 1998: National Outdoor Leadership Course conducted on Mt. Kenya.
May 1998: Seminar in Tour Guiding based on clients care and relations.
November 1997: National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) based on Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Kenya.
April 1997: Mount Meru Tour Guide Course based on Mammology, Botany and Ornithology.
1981: Summited Kilimanjaro highest peak Kibo 19340ft for the first time via Marangu route.
OTHER TRAINING:
Numerous African Environments in house and outdoor training seminars on various topics such as Natural History, First Aid, Emergency procedures, and Clients relations, Ornithology, Botany and Mammology.
HISTORY:
I was born and raised on slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro South West 6000ft. Now live at Arusha with my family. I chose to be a trip Leader because I love taking care of people and sharing with them my growing outdoor knowledge and spirit that makes me feel great.
INTEREST AND HOBBIES:
I love sharing funny stories, jokes, watching animal actions, blooming plants, soccer and listening music. I have a great sense of humor, enjoy singing, and eating traditionally roasted beef (nyama choma).