Day 1 – Depart UK
Depart the UK for our overnight fight to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Day 2 – Transfer to our hotel in Moshi
Briefing and equipment check with each participant to be sure that we are all fully prepared.
2 – 12 NOVEMBER 2023
A magnet for trekkers the world over – this is one of the most impressive challenge events on offer.
Its snow-capped summit rises high above the dusty African plains; huge permanent glaciers flow down from the summit, spectacular views and beautiful ice formations are the reward for pushing limits both physically and mentally on this – the mightiest of charity challenges.
This trek, which follows the beautiful Machame Route, approaches Kilimanjaro from the south. The route has been designed allowing gradual acclimatisation to the altitude – with an extra day included from the more traditional Machame Route, this gives the platform for summit success. With our exceptional support and care combined with highly trained leaders and medics, we will achieve and conquer the toughest of treks together as one.
The trek takes you through dense tropical rainforest, moorland and scree until you reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point. This is one of the most challenging charity treks at altitude, climbing one of the most impressive mountains in the world. On reaching the summit we will feel a sense of overwhelming achievement – a truly unforgettable charity challenge with exceptional support and encouragement.
11 DAY ITINERARY
Day 3 – Machame Gate to Machame Camp – 3,100m
2hr transfer to Machame Gate where we register and start our challenge!
Trekking distance – approx. 9km / 5–7 hours
Day 4 – Machame Camp to Shira Camp – 3,750m
Trekking distance – approx. 5km / 5–6 hours
Day 5 – Shira Camp to Barranco Hut – 3,950m
Trekking distance – approx.10km / 6–7 hours
Day 6 – Barranco Hut to Karanga Camp – 4,000m
Trekking distance – approx. 5km / 4–5 hours
Day 7 – Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp – 4,800m
We reach our camp then it’s an early dinner before getting our heads down, as we will be woken at 11pm for our summit attempt!
Trekking distance – approx. 6km / 5–6 hours
Day 8 – Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak – 5,895m
We aim to leave camp at 12am and reach the summit by about 6 or 7am, we then descend to Millennium Camp.
Trekking distance – approx. 6.5km / 6–7 hours to Uhuru Peak
approx. 13km / 6–8 hours to Millennium Camp
Day 9 – Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate.
We descend for approximately 6 hours to the Mweka Gate (1,600m). After lunch we transfer back to our lodge. This journey takes us through beautiful coffee plantations and traditional small villages. In the evening we meet as a group to mark our achievements at our celebratory dinner.
Trekking distance – approx.13.5km / 6 hours
Days 10 & 11 – Return to UK.
Depending on the flight times we may have some free time to relax at the lodge or go shopping in Moshi before transferring to the airport to catch our flight back to the UK.
After arriving back in the UK, we say our final goodbyes as a group and make our onward journey home.
COSTS
Option A – Minimum Sponsorship
Registration Fee £299
+ Min Sponsorship £4,838 + £250 airpoirt tax
Option B – Self-Funding
Registration Fee £299
+ Self Funding £2,419 + £250 airpoirt tax
