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How to Tell if Your Kilimanjaro Climb Cost is Worth the Price

How much does a Kilimanjaro climb cost? Unlike a ticket to Disney World, you can’t quickly Google a set price and budget it into your trip planner. There are over 200 guiding companies and thousands of agencies, and the price of a Mount Kilimanjaro hike varies wildly between each of them. Perform a quick search and […]
The 10 Most Common Kilimanjaro Blunders People Make

We’re human, we make mistakes. But if your Kilimanjaro climb is going to succeed at the summit, you’ve got to minimize the errors.
Kilimanjaro: Which is the best route? Machame or Lemosho?

Tusker Trail runs climbs on both routes, but founding guide, Eddie Frank strongly recommends Kilimanjaro’s Lemosho Route and here is his rationale…
9 Things You Think You Need to Climb Kilimanjaro But Really Don’t

Packing for the adventure that is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro may seem overwhelming at first — especially if you lack hiking experience or are prone to overpacking to begin with. When you don’t know which type of gear to bring versus rent and you step into an outdoor retail space like a kid in a candy […]
You Signed Up For Your First Kilimanjaro Hike. Now What?

You finally did it — you booked your first Kilimanjaro hike. While you’re probably feeling excited to climb one of the Seven Summits, it’s also totally normal to feel a little nervous about making sure you’re ready. So, when should you start training and what should you tackle first? If there’s one thing we’ve learned in […]