DAYS | 9
REG FEE | TBC
MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP | TBC
DIFFICULTY | Extreme
DATES | Various August 2025
THE TREK
Rising from the savannah at 5,895m above sea level stands the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. Summit the highest point in Africa on an extraordinary adventure which will see you making your way through beautiful cloud forests, passing ridges and valleys and otherworldly, lunar landscapes towards the snow capped peaks of the Roof of Africa, where you will be rewarded with breathtaking sunrises, star-filled skies and far-reaching views across the wild plains of Tanzania.
This is a multi-day trek to significant altitude, led by experienced guides. You will need to be determined and resilient to face the sub-zero temperatures and very thin air of the mountain peak. Tough, but truly rewarding, this challenge will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
Our trips are inclusive of accommodation, meals, flights, transport and more, so all you need to do is focus on the challenge ahead!
DATES
2024
TRINITY, TUD, LIMERICK, CORK
| DATE | REG FEE | CAUSE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2024 | €590 | OPEN | BOOK NOW |
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BRUNEL,CARDIFF, DUNDEE, KINGS, BIRMINGHAM, NOTTINGHAM, YORK
| DATE | REG FEE | CAUSE | |
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| 28 Aug 2024 | £490 | OPEN | BOOK NOW |
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BRISTOL, LINCOLN, LONDON MET, MIDDLESEX, PLYMOUTH, SWANSEA, SHEFFIELD, UCL
| DATE | REG FEE | CAUSE | |
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| 26 Aug 2025 | £490 | OPEN | BOOK NOW |
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2025
EU UNIVERSITIES TBC
| DATE | REG FEE | MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP | |
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| 21 Aug 2025 | TBC | TBC | REGISTER INTEREST |
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| DATE | REG FEE | MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP | |
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| 26 Aug 2025 | TBC | TBC | REGISTER INTEREST |
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| DATE | REG FEE | MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP | |
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| 28 Aug 2025 | TBC | TBC | REGISTER INTEREST |
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| DATE | REG FEE | MINIMUM SPONSORSHIP | |
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| 30 Aug 2025 | TBC | TBC | REGISTER INTEREST |
THE ITINERARY
DAY 1: DEPARTURE
You will depart from a London-based airport for your flight to Nairobi and land-transfer to Moshi.
DAY 2: ARRIVAL AND ORIENTATION
You will be met by a local Choose a Challenge representative and transfer to your accommodation in Moshi where you will have some time to relax and explore Moshi town before your challenge briefing. You will be given a detailed plan for the days ahead and have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Hotel accommodation in multi-share rooms. Dinner included.
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DAY 3: TREK DAY 1
You will wake for an early breakfast and transfer to Machame Gate, set deep in the forests that surround Mount Kilimanjaro. After signing into the National Park, you will begin a slow and steady walk from Machame Gate (1,800m) to Machame Hut (2,980m), trekking for approximately 4-5 hours through thick cloud forest. Once you arrive in camp, you will have some time to relax and enjoy the incredible views of Kibo Peak in the distance. Tented accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 4: TREK DAY 2
After breakfast at Machame Hut, a steep ascent takes you along the Machame ridge line, which gradually works its way up the Shira Plateau. Lunch will be taken en route before arriving onto the Shira Plateau in the early afternoon and onwards to Shira Hut at 3,840m. After 5-6 hours of trekking you will be rewarded with views of both Kibo Peak and out west towards Mount Meru and the Maasai Highlands. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to rest or go on an optional short acclimatisation trek. Tented accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included .
DAY 5: TREK DAY 3
After breakfast at Shira Hut, you will head east across the plateau on a gradual incline. You will reach new heights as the ascent over the Shira Plateau to Lava Tower takes you to an altitude of 4,600m, helping your body to acclimatise. After lunch by Lava Tower you will descend to Barranco Campsite, set at the base of Barranco Wall at 3,950m. Having completed roughly 8-9 hours of trekking, you will enjoy a well-deserved dinner and retire for the night. Tented accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 6: TREK DAY 4
You will have a very early wake-up call and head east up the Barranco Wall, climbing a further 200m. From here, you will continue over ridges and valleys to the Karanga Valley where you will stop for lunch before ascending to Barafu Camp, the base camp for Kilimanjaro at a height of 4,600m. Today’s trekking will take approximately 9-10 hours and will be particularly challenging due to the very high altitude. An early dinner will ensure that you have plenty of time to sleep before you make your attempt at the summit. Tented accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 7: TREK DAY 5
Snacks and hot drinks will be provided before you begin your slow ascent around midnight. First light comes at roughly 5.30am; by sunrise, you will reach Stella Point. From here, there is a gentle ascent for the final push to Uhuru Peak - the Roof of Africa. You will have a small amount of time to admire the stunning view and take some photos before descending back to Stella Point and further down to Barafu Camp. At camp you will rest for 1-2 hours, have lunch and then descend down to Mweka Hut, arriving in the late afternoon/early evening for dinner and a well-earned night’s rest. Today’s trekking totals 16-18 hours (approx). Tented accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 8: TREK DAY 6
After breakfast, you will descend to Mweka Gate, a gradual decline through the heath and cloud forest. At Mweka Gate, you will sign out of the National Park and transfer back to your hotel in Moshi where you will enjoy a welcome shower and celebratory meal before receiving your certificates. Hotel accommodation in multi share rooms. Breakfast and dinner included.
DAY 9/EXTENSION DAY 1: DEPENDING ON YOUR CHALLENGE OPTION
If you’ve chosen to come home early you will depart for the UK, arriving the following day. Those on our ‘without flights’ travel option are free to continue on your own itinerary after breakfast. If you’ll be joining us on our Safari & Zanzibar extension, you will depart on the extension trip today! Breakfast included.
WAYS TO PAY
To get started on your challenge, you’ll need to pay your registration fee and pick your fundraising plan. You can choose to pay an additional instalment toward your trip costs in exchange for a reduction in your fundraising target - we call this a ‘flexi payment’.
REG. FEE (£490): paid upon sign-up, or opt to split this into two instalments of £245. Splitting your reg. fee will incur a small admin fee of £25.
FLEXI PAYMENT: you pick how much - paid 10 weeks before departure. Your flexi payment will automatically customise your fundraising target. We’ve detailed your options below.
Prices including flights:
OPTION ONE
Reg fee
TBC
Flexi payment
£0
Fundraise
TBC
OPTION FIVE
Reg fee
TBC
Flexi payment
£995
Fundraise
TBC
OPTION TWO
Reg fee
TBC
Flexi payment
£395
Fundraise
TBC
OPTION THREE
Reg fee
TBC
Flexi payment
£595
Fundraise
TBC
OPTION FOUR
Reg fee
TBC
Flexi payment
£795
Fundraise
TBC
Prices excluding flights:
OPTION ONE
Reg fee
TBC
Flexi payment
£0
Fundraise
TBC
OPTION FIVE
Reg fee
TBC
Flexi payment
£795
Fundraise
TBC
OPTION TWO
Reg fee
TBC
Flexi payment
£195
Fundraise
TBC
OPTION THREE
Reg fee
TBC
Flexi payment
£395
Fundraise
TBC
OPTION FOUR
Reg fee
TBC
Flexi payment
£595
Fundraise
TBC
When taking on a challenge with us, you can rest assured that all of the money you fundraise throughout the year will go directly to the charity you are supporting. Once you hit that all important fundraising target and your place on the challenge is confirmed, the charity will use this money to cover the remaining costs of your challenge as well as to further the vital services that they provide. All of our challenges operate on a minimum 50:50 cost to donation ratio and 100% of any Gift Aid or funds that you raise above your target will stay with your charity.
CHALLENGE EXTENSION: SAFARI AND ZANZIBAR
Days: 8 Registration Fee: £125 Cost: £1,045
Included: All accommodation and transfers, meals as per itinerary, safaris as per itinerary and English speaking guides.
You’ve just completed your Kilimanjaro Trek, so what's next? Opt to head out on a stunning 2-day Tanzanian safari where you will spot lions, elephants and leopards (to name just a few!) Before heading to the paradisiacal beaches of Zanzibar for 5 days of relaxation, white sand and crystal clear waters.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: NGORONGORO CRATER
You will be collected by your tour guide from the hotel in Moshi and board specially-adapted 4x4 vehicles. These contain charging points, a refrigerator and a special ‘pop top’ for panoramic game viewing. The journey North to the Great Rift Valley will take the morning and you will arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater at lunchtime. In the afternoon you will explore the crater floor, searching for the rhinos, elephants, buffalo and lions that inhabit the area. In the late afternoon you will be transferred to your accommodation for the night. Accommodation in multi-share rooms. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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DAY 2: LAKE MANYARA
You will set off early in the morning to Lake Manyara. Once you have signed into the National Park you will begin your search for leopards, elephants and lions. In the late morning you will depart on a domestic flight to Zanzibar. After clearing domestic immigration control it is a 1-hour transfer to Kendwa, where your beach bungalows await. Accommodation in multi-sharing bungalows. Breakfast and lunch included.
DAYS 3-6: ZANZIBAR
Free days to enjoy Zanzibar. Optional activities include snorkeling, sunset cruises, water sports and day tours to Stone Town and spice farms (you can book and pay for these activities when you arrive). Alternatively, you can spend your time relaxing on the beautiful white sand beaches and swimming in the Indian Ocean! Accommodation in multi-share bungalows. Breakfast included each day.
DAY 7: TRANSFER
In the evening, you will transfer to Zanzibar ferry terminal to catch the last ferry of the day back to Dar es Salaam. You will be collected from the ferry terminal and will have an opportunity to grab a bite to eat before transferring to the airport for your return flight. Breakfast included.
DAY 8: RETURN TO THE UK
Very early morning return flight to the UK, stopping at least once.
Take a look at our Kilimanjaro Challenge Info Pack for further details or get in touch to add our trip extension to your challenge!
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