Kilimanjaro Trek

September 2012, Tanzania

Embark on the challenge of a lifetime from 28 September - 7 October 2012 and push yourself to your physical and mental limits by tackling the slopes of the tremendous Mount Kilimanjaro. At 5,896m, this freestanding dormant volcano, with its snow-capped summit, looks out over Tanzania and Kenya.
 
You’ll trek the less-trodden Machame route over varied terrain on your way up to the mountain’s highest point, Uhuru Peak. You will walk through forest, moorland and a lunar-like scree landscape before embarking on the final assent of Africa’s highest mountain.

This once in a life time adventure is one of the toughest challenges going but if you think you can handle it then the Mountain’s beauty will leave a life-long imprint on you.

Guide itinerary:

Day 1: Fly from London to Kilimanjaro International airport
Day 2: Arrive at Kilimanjaro – transfer to Moshi town
Day 3: Trek through dense jungle to Machame camp (3100m)
Day 4: Through forest to Shira Plateau – on to camp at Shira caves (3840m)
Day 5: Trek high moorland (4800m) via Lava Tower to Barranco Hut (3900m)
Day 6: Into Great Barranco ravine – trek via Karanga valley over scree to camp (4600m)
Day 7: Steep trek to summit glaciers, including Uhuru Peak (5896m) – begin descent
Day 8: Descend through rainforest and finish in Moshi for a large celebration
Day 9: Free time in Moshi – chance to visit local community project – flight departs
Day 10: Arrive back in the UK

For more information on the itinerary, fundraising options and the registration process please download an information pack or sign up online.