49 YEARS - ROCK SOLID
International:
North America:
49 YEARS - ROCK SOLID
International:
North America:
Optional Extras
Optional Extras
Lemosho Route
12 Days – $6,340 (Camp)
Spiral Route
14 Days – $6,790 (Camp)
Optional Extras
Marangu Route
8 Days – $2,790 (Huts)
Optional Extras
On all our Kilimanjaro trekking routes, you climb with our professional guiding team and superb mountain chefs. All routes present a choice of climb lengths, catering to your comfort, altitude adjustment, and a kaleidoscope of landscapes, with diverse amenities both on and off the mountain.
Our guides are medically trained experts with decades of climbing and rescue experience. Their primary focus is your health, safety, and comfort.
On every route, you enjoy delicious, fresh meals designed to fuel you on your quest to the summit. All our chefs have been trained by the CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, a world-famous chef academy.
Your route choice sets the tone for the climb. The first decision is days on the mountain. More days mean stronger acclimatization, steadier pacing, and better odds at the summit. Budget plays its part too, determining how long you can stay on the trail. Our Kilimanjaro experts know every path, every altitude gain, and will guide you toward the route that fits your strength and ambition. When the mountain is behind you, the journey closes with a bonus—our complimentary 2-day Lodge Safari, a reward earned at the finish line.
Tusker has been guiding Kilimanjaro longer than most companies have been in business. Eddie Frank, Tusker’s founder, pioneered the modern climb—introducing high-altitude medical safety, performance-focused nutrition, and ethical crew standards that have become the benchmark on the mountain.
For you, that means climbing with full-time medically trained guides who track your health every day, and chefs trained by the Culinary Institute of America who prepare meals designed to keep you strong at altitude. Our loyal porters and well-equipped teams ensure every camp is ready when you arrive, so you can focus fully on the climb.
After 49 years of refining every detail, we deliver a Kilimanjaro experience that maximizes your safety, strength, and summit success.
Our Kilimanjaro summit rests on the strength of the guides beside you. They are the backbone of your climb, the ones who turn challenge into triumph.
Tusker’s foundation was forged on Kilimanjaro decades before the US Army Special Forces sought Eddie Frank to train their teams, because precision, endurance and care were non-negotiable. Those same principles drive our medically trained guides today, combining skill with an unwavering focus on your health and success.
With 49 years on the mountain, Tusker has led thousands to the summit—and will guide you there too.
When the US Army needed elite soldiers prepared for the unforgiving realities of high altitude, they turned to Eddie Frank and Tusker Trail.
Decades of pioneering climbs, medical expertise, and leadership forged on Kilimanjaro made Eddie the obvious choice. Tusker’s proven knowledge and uncompromising standards became the foundation for training America’s most formidable warriors.
When training Tusker’s Mountain Guides, Tusker applies the same rigorous techniques and standards used with the US Army’s Special Forces. This approach creates a guiding team known for its exceptional leadership and unparalleled capabilities.
At the end of a tough day’s hike, your camp is your refuge. Tusker’s Signature Mountain Camp is a place to retreat and replenish your strength. It is a haven where you can relax and enjoy the camaraderie with your fellow climbers.
That’s why we have custom-designed our stand-up, walk-in mountain tents where you can spread out and get a good night’s rest.
Rising to Kilimanjaro’s challenge demands more than stamina—it takes smart fuel. In Tusker’s Adventure Kitchen, your chefs are trained by the Culinary Institute of America. Their carefully crafted meals go beyond the basics, nourishing body and spirit, and powering you through the long, grueling days toward the summit.
Tusker leads the Lemosho Route and the Spiral Route as our strongest climbs. Lemosho delivers superb acclimatization, dramatic scenery, and one of the highest summit success rates. The Spiral, designed by Tusker founder Eddie Frank, offers even more time at altitude and a quieter path. Both are proven Kilimanjaro trekking routes for reaching Uhuru Peak.
Yes. With preparation and a skilled guiding crew, first-time climbers reach the summit. Tusker equips you with training tools, steady pacing, and altitude-tested safety. Those who train with focus often find Kilimanjaro within their grasp.
The Lemosho Route is known for high summit success, thanks to its length and “walk high, sleep low” approach. Tusker’s Spiral Route was created to maximize the same advantage – ample acclimatization and stronger chances of reaching Kilimanjaro’s peak.
Kilimanjaro has been summited by climbers across generations because success is built on training, health, and resolve – not age. Tusker provides the preparation, safety, and expert guidance to make it possible. When readiness meets determination, age fades into insignificance, and the summit opens to anyone willing to push for it.
Both Machame and Lemosho are excellent routes on Kilimanjaro. Machame is shorter, popular, and more budget-friendly, while Lemosho’s longer path allows superior acclimatization. With fewer crowds and more time to adjust, Tusker’s guides often recommend Lemosho to climbers seeking the highest chance of reaching the summit in strength.
3 – 4 months of focused training is recommended. Build endurance with long hikes, back-to-back climbing days, and a weighted pack. Strengthen your legs and core. Preparation at home makes the difference on the mountain.
Yes. The Lemosho Route is one of the safest Kilimanjaro climbing routes thanks to its gradual ascent and strong acclimatization profile. Combined with Tusker’s protocols – daily medical checks, oxygen, and hyperbaric chambers – it offers one of the most secure paths to the summit.
Regular Departures
