Tanzania Kilimanjaro Trek

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest ‘free standing’ mountain in the world and one of the world's seven highest continental summits.

Location:
Tanzania, Africa

Dates: 
20 June - 1 July 2012
12 - 23 September 2012 

Distance:
8 day trek

Event status:
Registration open

2012 Costs

Registration fee: £499
Minimum sponsorship: £3,795
Or self funding option (no minimum sponsorship): £1,699

The challenge

Standing at an impressive 5,895 metres (19,340 feet) above sea level, Mount Kilimanjaro dominates the African skyline looking down over the African plains. The challenge is to reach Uhuru Peak, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, following the much less trodden Lemosho Glades route. The Lemosho Trail to Uhuru Peak is said to be one of the most stunningly beautiful hikes in the whole of Africa. It is also considered the best and safest way to the summit due to the acclimatisation process on the mountain.

The Lemosho Trail consists of eight full days on the mountain, which will maximise your chances of sufficient acclimatisation in order to conquer the mighty peak. You will trek through near enough every eco system known to man. This is an exciting wilderness route to avoid overcrowding on the much more trodden Machame and Marangu routes (which are also shorter and therefore, provide less chance to acclimatise sufficiently).

Itinerary

Day 1

Leave the UK on an overnight flight.

Day 2

Meet local guides and transfer to hotel. Briefing about the challenge.

Day 3

Transfer to Londorossi Gate. Trek to Mti Mkubwa - 2,800 metres (9,186 feet)

Day 4

Trek to Shira Cave 1 - 3,400 metres (11,155 feet)

Day 5

Trek to Shira Hut 2 - 3,900 metres (12,795 feet)

Day 6

Great acclimatisation day. Trek to Laver Tower - 4,600 metres (15,092 feet) then trek to Barranco Hut/Camp - 3,900m (12,795 feet)

Day 7

Trek Barranco Hut/Camp to Karanga Valley - 4,100 metres (13,451 feet)

Day 8

Trek Karanga Valley to Barafu Hut - 4,600 metres (15,092 feet)

Day 9

Early start and very long day! At 12am trek Barafu Hut to Uhuru Peak - 5,895 metres (19,340 feet). Then descend to Millennium Camp

Day 10

Trek Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate. Celebratory meal in evening in Arusha.

Day 11

Free time, then transfer to airport to flight back to UK

Day 12

Arrive UK

(Itinerary correct at time of printing, but subject to change)

Includes

• return flights from London Airport to Nairobi
• all transfers
• all accommodation
• all meals on trek and celebratory dinner
• porters and professional English speaking local guides for trek
• cooks
• tents
• permits and National Park fees
• Global Adventure Challenge Expedition Leader from the UK
• comprehensive first aid kit

Excludes

• personal airport taxes – these are approximately £120 and payable six weeks befor departure
• personal travel insurance – it is strongly advised to take this through Global Adventure Challenges - further information will be sent to you after registration
• visa
• gratuities
• alcoholic drinks
• your own kit (warm sleeping bag, warm clothes, trekking boots and so on).

How we will support you

All our participants will receive:

• A free Epilepsy Action Events T-shirt
• Free training plans provided by Global Adventure Challenges
• Kit list provided by Global Adventure Challenges
• Constant fundraising support and tips

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