Kilimanjaro Trek

If you're looking for the ultimate trekking challenge then look no further and achieve something truly incredible!

Summary

It is a magnet for trekkers the world over and one of the most impressive charity challenges you can take on.

Its snow-capped summit rises high above the dusty African plains, with huge glaciers flowing down from the summit, spectacular views and beautiful ice formations are the rewards for pushing your body to the limits.

This is a tough trek and the route has been designed to allow for gradual acclimatisation, with an extra day included for the more traditional Machame Route.

This challenge takes places over 11 days with 7 days of trekking, walking over 93km!

Day 1: Departure Day
Day 2: Transfer to our hotel, briefing and equipment check with each participant to see that we are all fully prepared
Day 3: Machame Gate to Machate Hut Camp
Day 4: Machame Hut Camp to Shira Camp
Day 5: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
Day 6: Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp
Day 7: Karanga Valley Vamp to Barafu Hut Camp
Day 8: Barafu Hut Camp to Uhuru Peak
Day 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Day 10: Departure Day
Day 11: Arrive back in the UK

Cost

Registration Fee: £475

Minimum Sponsorship: £4,200 plus Airport Tax Fuel Surcharge: £250

Further Information and Registration

This event is ran and organised by Global Adventure Challenges.

For an in-depth guide into the trek and to see what is and what isn't included please click here.

To register for the 2019 event please click below.

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Event details

Where

Kilimanjaro

When

Start: 26^th September, 2019 at 12:00am

End: 6^th October, 2019 at 12:00am

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