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Our return to Kili! One of the world’s most challenging mountain treks and one of our most popular adventures. We’ll trek through rainforests, meadows, moorlands, via mountain huts, and up through “The Saddle” before the final ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895m).
FUNDRAISING: This charity challenge will shortly be confirmed.
Together, our goal is to raise USD 35,000. To ensure we achieve our targets, we request each individual to fundraise USD 2,000 so that together, we can succeed.
FITNESS LEVEL: This will be an extreme test of fitness and determination. There is no technical climbing, but there will be plenty of challenging sections and trekking at high altitude. Regular fitness training and long-distance walking is highly recommended. Click here to read more about the challenge difficulty levels.
TRAINING: We run a variety of training sessions throughout the year and our Hiking for Good programme (between mid-Oct to mid-Mar) that we encourage you to take part in before the challenge.
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COST INCLUDES:
PAYMENT DEADLINES:
Either pay at once or opt for our easy instalment plan below.
(USD1 = AED3.67)
EXCLUDES:
• International flights
• Visas
• Tips and spending money
• Vaccinations
• Insurance
• Kit items
• Drinks (other than water)
This challenge is pending approval by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department
Depart Dubai for Tanzania
Overnight in Marangu hotel
There is an option to visit some lovely waterfalls at a spot near Kilaremo and for those who wish, a chance to look around the local markets. In the evening, we will do a final kit check and pre-trek briefing.
Overnight in Marangu hotel
The first day’s climb is relatively easy and passes through rain forest to reach Mandara Hut. We will have a great chance to enjoy the verdant scenery, abundant bird life and monkeys that inhabit the forest. We will have lunch along the way before reaching the hut, where there will be some time to relax and explore before dinner.
Overnight at Mandara Hut
After breakfast, we will trek for about half an hour before emerging from the rain forest into Alpine meadow. The rest of the trek today is beautiful, with splendid views and spectacular vegetation.
Overnight in Horombo Hut
There will be a gentle trek to the Zebra rocks.
Overnight at Horombo Hut
After breakfast, we will begin the climb to the Kibo Hut. The route crosses the saddle between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi and then onto the high altitude desert, before reaching the hut.
Early dinner and overnight at Kibo Hut
Rising at midnight, we will start the ascent to attempt the summit. We should reach the rim of the crater at Gilman’s Point (5,695m) after a steep 6 hour climb up a loose scree slope. From here, those of us who still have the energy to spare (!) will continue past Stella Point (5,795m) and around the snow-covered rim to the highest point, Uhuru Peak (5,895m), taking around an extra 2 hours. All climbers will descend past Kibo hut to the Horombo Hut for a well-earned overnight rest.
Overnight at Horombo Hut
Today we will complete the descent to the Marangu Gate via the Mandara hut, and then transfer to the hotel.
Celebratory dinner and overnight at the Marangu Hotel
Today is our charity visit. We will spend the best part of the day with the children before transferring to the airport for our departure
Foundation of African Empowerment (FAE)
Inclusive Early Childhood Development Center
Early Childhood Development is a period of rapid and critical development-from conception to 6 years. Quality nurturing care during this period-adequate nutrition, good health care, protection, play and early education-is vital for children’s physical, cognitive, linguistic and psychosocial development.
Samaria village located on the foothill of Mt Meru in the South West of Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha region with an estimated 5000 people lack quality IECD services. After been contacted and with the recognition of the importance of IECD services, FAE has started implementing IECD services since September 2022 though under challenging conditions.
Because of using improper residential premises, currently, FAE has been able to support 60 children aged 2-6 years leaving out many children in need mostly those with SEND. FAE has managed to get individual donor support for 10 children. With the aim of reaching over 200 children, FAE is proposing to the Gulf for Good for financial support to build a proper IECD centre mainly containing three classrooms, an office and playground so that more children who are in need of IECD services can be reached and the program can meet the government standards.
