Our Dedicated Team
Meet the passionate guides, safari specialists, and expedition leaders who bring your African dream adventures to life.
The People Behind Evoke Africa
Castol Mwangi
Lead Expedition Tour Guide
With over 20 years of high-altitude mountaineering experience, Castol is one of Evoke Africa Expeditions’ most skilled technical climbing guides. Specializing in advanced ascents on Mt. Kenya, Kilimanjaro, and other East African peaks, he combines expert rope skills, glacier navigation, and rock climbing techniques with a deep passion for mountain adventure and client safety.
Certifications & Training
Technical Mountaineering & Rescue Training (NOLS / Kenya School of Adventure)
Rope Access & Glacier Travel Certification
High-Altitude Safety and First Aid Certified
Climbing Experience
Castol has led multiple successful technical routes, including:
Mt. Kenya: Nelion and Batian summits via the Normal and North Face routes
Kilimanjaro: Western Breach and Umbwe routes
Rwenzori Mountains: Margherita Peak technical glacier crossings
Guiding Philosophy
“Every mountain tells a story. My role is to guide climbers safely while helping them experience the raw beauty, challenge, and spirit of the African highlands.”
Languages: English, Swahili
Based in: Naromoru, Kenya
Specialty Areas: Technical mountaineering, rope systems, glacier travel, altitude acclimatization, and expedition leadership.
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