MOUNT KILIMANJARO is the highest mountain in Africa and
the tallest freestanding mountain known to man, rising
19,340 feet. It's also one of the only mountains you can
hike without requiring any mountaineering ropes.
However, it's quite a hike -- through rain forest,
moorland, alpine desert, snow fields and ice cliffs.
Most climbers that are do not make the summit are
unsuccessful because they don't give themselves enough
days to acclimate. We will be taking the 12-day Lemosho
Lava Tower climb because it offers the highest rate of
success and the most beautiful trail.
We have chosen Tusker Trail (www.tusker.com) to be our guides,
as they are one of the most skilled and professional
trekking company on the mountain. Since his first climb
of Mount Kilimanjaro in 1977, founder and African-born
Eddie Frank has climbed Africa's tallest mountain
a 36 times. Tusker chooses less traveled routes that
slowly wind their way up the mountain, leading to an
awe-inspiring adventure and, more importantly, a 98%
summit success rate!
The climb includes camping in the rainforest,
crossing Kilimanjaro's volcanic cones, hiking in the
Alpine Moorland Zone and of course, reaching Uhuru Peak,
the summit.
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