Eddie Frank, Tusker Trail’s founding guide, was forged in the crucible of Africa’s rugged terrain. From a young age, his father ignited in him a burning passion for adventure that would fuel his lifelong pursuit of the unknown. In 1977 he embarked on a journey of discovery, traversing the African continent and realizing a childhood dream.
Amy Frank, a Canadian native, was also blessed with an unquenchable thirst for adventure. She spent 35 years scaling the highest peaks and leading adventurers through the wild back-country of her homeland. When she joined forces with Eddie, they formed an unstoppable team. Together they have assembled a diverse group of professionals from around the world, all dedicated to the pursuit of the ultimate journey.
Global Staff
Tusker’s trekking team is a force to be reckoned with. Made up of seasoned veterans from all corners of the planet, from the rugged mountains of Nevada to the majestic peaks of Tanzania, the Himalayas of Nepal and the hearty nomads of Mongolia’s far west.
Our focused family is united in a boundless passion for adventure with deep local knowledge. Eddie and Amy have hand-picked each member of the team for their experience and expertise in their respective corners of the world.
Eddie Frank
Founder, Owner, Guide Adventurer, explorer and raconteur. Member of The Explorers Club
Amy Frank
Owner, Guide Tusker’s guiding light supreme.
Julian Jones
Tanzania Operations Manager Orchestrates the day to day on Kilimanjaro.
Sarah Jones
Tanzania Managing Director Decades at the helm at Kilimanjaro.
Katie O’Brien
Head Trekking Coordinator in the USA Brings your amazing trek together.
Kilimanjaro
An important part of each and every climb.
Shabane Hasani
Kilmanjaro and Everest Base Camp Guide
Simon Minja
Kilimanjaro Guide
Nemes Meela
Kilmanjaro Guide
Senyaeli Urio
Kilimanjaro Guide
Eliakimu Mashanga
Kilimanjaro Guide
Pastori Minja
Kilimanjaro Guide
Gaudence Kessy
Kilmanjaro Guide
Thobias Meela
Kilimanjaro Guide
Liberaty Matho
Kilimanjaro Guide
Frances Meela
Kilimanjaro Guide
Alex Minja
Kilimanjaro and Mongolia Chef
Our Guest Climbers
We wouldn’t be leading adventures for 49 years without you.
Kilimanjaro Chefs
Masters of the Adventure Kitchen Trained by the Culinary Insitute of America.
Frank Lulu
Kilimanjaro Equipment Manager
Kilimanjaro Porters
Your Climbing Team
Peter Lulu
Tanzania Driver
Dosjan
Mongolia Trek Guide
Harmut
Mongolia Trek Horseman
Lister
Mongolia Trek Horseman
Karankai
Mongolia Trek Horseman
Borchak
Mongolia Trek Horseman
Jasai
Mongolia Trek Horseman
Karbai
Mongolia Trek – Head Horse Guide
Alex Minja
Mongolia Chef
Amy and the Horsemen
These guys are essential on your journey.
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Eddie’s Boss
Mingma Sherpa
Everest Base Camp Head Guide
Shabane Hasani
Everest Base Camp Guide
EBC Sherpas
Everest Base Camp Sherpa Team
Happyfrais Kombe
Everest Base Camp Guide
Tusker’s Treks
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