Are kids allowed to climb?
Yes. Kids are not affected any differently by the altitude than adults. The main problem for kids is the mental toughness required as the breathing gets harder. The National Park authorities have set a minimum age of 12. However, we have received permission for a 10-year old to climb. Tusker Trail has set the record for the youngest person to reach the summit – 10 years old! Back to Top Are airport transfers included? All transfers to and from Kilimanjaro Int’l Airport (JRO) are included in the price. There is extra cost for Arusha and Nairobi transfers. We can handle these arrangements for you. Back to Top What’s the hotel accommodation like? Very good. We stay at the Keys Hotel. You spend 2 nights at the hotel before the climb, and 1 night when you come down. This is a family run hotel, owned by some very old friends of Eddie Frank. Their hospitality and food is excellent! Back to Top Can Tusker organize a safari for me after my climb? Absolutely. From Kilimanjaro you are within a fe
Yes. Kids are not as affected by the altitude as adults. The main problem for kids is the mental toughness required as the breathing gets harder. The authorities have set a minimum age of 10 years old. Special permission can be obtained for under 10 years. Gilbert Minja has made a number of successful trips with taking kids all the way to the top!
