Charity trek up Mount Kilimanjaro

For many people, conquering Kilimanjaro is the ultimate trekking challenge. Just under 20,000 ft; the highest peak in Africa; the world's highest free-standing mountain; and yet you can reach the summit without any previous climbing or trekking experience, given some dedication in preparation and determination to succeed once on the mountain.

The challenge starts in the rainforest at the base of this huge dormant volcano, home to elephant, buffalo, antelope and monkeys. Higher up you’ll cross moorland with incredible Senecio and Lobilia plants.

Beyond this lies the rock and ice zone as you slowly approach the summit. It is an incredible achievement to reach Gillman’s Point on the edge of the crater rim. The fittest will push onto the Uhuru Peak. Whichever point you reach, you’ll be greeted by truly stunning views across the Maasai plains and the euphoria of standing on top of the world.

Many companies and charities offer Kilimanjaro challenges; none has our company's unique aspects:

• Trek on the little-used Rongai route where you'll see few others and have a real sense of wilderness
• Go on safari in the Chyulu Hills after the trek and track black rhino - this is exclusive to our company and not available with any other operator
• Have the satisfaction of visiting the project you'll be helping to support and finding out first-hand the difference you have made

We offer two trips to climb Mt Kilimanjaro:

• For individuals with limited time and budgets, we offer weekly departures. You’ll join other trekkers in a group, and will benefit from all the expertise of our regular partner on the mountain, the African Walking Company
• For groups of 8, who want to add on a few days to visit the rhino project you will be supporting through your fundraising, we offer two extra nights in a luxury bush camp in the Chyulu Hills in Kenya. This option is exclusive to participants in the Rhino Climb Kilimanjaro and, like climbing Kili, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

Itinerary 1

Scheduled African Walking Company Rongai route climb (available for 1 person or more)
Pricing details: £300 registration fee plus a minimum of £2900 sponsorship (min £1,000 per person will be donated to the Chyulu Hills rhino project). OR Self funders: £300 registration fee; Pay costs £1,485 direct to local operator and raise a minimum of £500 (£500 per person will be donated to the Chyulu Hills rhino project).

Day 1:	Fly London Heathrow-Nairobi on Kenya Airways
Day 2:	Arrive JKIA - shuttle bus to Arusha - AWC transfer Arusha-Marangu - overnight Kibo Hotel
Day 3:	Commence 5 nights / 6 days Rongai route climb
Day 4-7:	Rongai route
Day 8:	Return to Marangu - overnight Kibo Hotel
Day 9:	AWC transfer to Arusha - p.m. shuttle bus to JKIA - fly Nairobi-London Heathrow on KQ
Day 10:	Arrive London Heathrow

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Itinerary 2

Private African Walking Company Rongai route climb (available for groups of 8 people)
Pricing details: £300 registration fee plus a minimum of £4700 sponsorship (min £2,000 per person will be donated to the Chyulu Hills rhino project). OR Self funders: £300 registration fee; Pay costs £2350 direct to the local operator and raise a minimum of £1000 (£1000 per person will be donated to the Chyulu Hills rhino project). Full fundraising and training advice will be provided on registration.
 

Day 1:	Fly London Heathrow-Nairobi on Kenya Airways
Day 2:	Arrive JKIA - shuttle bus to Arusha - AWC transfer Arusha-Marangu - overnight Kibo Hotel
Day 3:	Commence 5 nights / 6 days Rongai route climb
Day 4-7:	Rongai route
Day 8:	Return to Marangu - overnight Kibo Hotel
Day 9:	AWC transfer to Loitokitok - ODW transfer to Chyulu Hills - Tented Camp
Day 10:	Full day on safari in the Chyulu Hills, tracking rhino with the anti-poaching and monitoring patrols
Day 11:	Transfer to JKIA via Carnivore - fly Nairobi-London Heathrow on Kenya Airways
Day 12:	Arrive London Heathrow