For further information on this opportunity please download our Kilimanjaro trip document by clicking on this link: Kili Challenge 2012
DATES
Option 1 September 22nd – September 30th 2012
Option 2 September 16th – 30th September 2012
Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest peak and is the largest freestanding mountain in the world. On a clear day, it can be seen from over 150 kilometers away. Standing on top of Kilimanjaro, “the roof ofAfrica”, will be one of the high-points of your life and we will be with you every step of the way!
We currently offer two options for the Kilimanjaro experience:
Option 1: 9 Days direct to Mt. Kilimanjaro
- September 22nd: Fly directly toKilimanjaroInternationalAirport
- September 23rd- September 29th: Hiking to 19,340 feet in 6 days up the Machame route to the top of Kilimanjaro. There is an option of acclimatizing for an extra day if required. We will be staying at the Marangu hotel situated on the slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro to organize our porters, guides and equipment for our expedition
- September 30th: Fly back directly toLondon fromKilimanjaroAirport
Option 2: 15 days to see Go MAD projects, safari and Kilimanjaro climb
- September 16th– 17th: Fly toNairobi & drive through the Rift valley, down toMusoma,Tanzania
- September 18th- 19th: See what your fund raised money will go towards and visit the Go MAD community projects in Musoma on the coast ofLake Victoria.
- September 20th: Drive to Ikoma Safari Camp on the edge of the Serengeti, afternoon bush walk and diner with overnight stay
- September 21st: Safari through the Serengeti with lunch and swim at theSerenaHotel. Drive through the Serengeti andNgorongoroPark to Karatu, overnight stay in Karatu
- September 22nd- 29th: Arrive at the Marangu hotel and prepare for 6-7 day Machame route to the top of Kilimanjaro
- September 30th: Fly back from Kilimanjaro international airport toLondon
Costs…
£2000 Option 1: Direct to Kilimanjaro, climb only
£2400 Option 2: Partner visit, safari and Kilimanjaro climb
Costs include- Flights are included as a provisional sum of £610 for option 1 and £500 for option 2. All transport costs in East Africa plus; safari, accommodation, food and water, visas and guides are also included.
Fundraising
Apart from the challenge and hopefully the achievement of climbing Africa’s tallest mountain, we want you to set yourself the target of raising money for our work with our Partner inTanzania, the Anglican Diocese of Mara.
Go Mad inTanzaniais an independent charity that has been in partnership with the Diocese of Mara for a number of years. We helped build a cathedral for the new Diocese of Mara and since then have been helping local farmers, people with HIV, orphans and pastors with small building projects such as water tanks, pit latrines, small homes and Churches. We consider ourselves privileged to have been involved in this partnership work with our brothers and sisters from Mara.
The Climb
Hiking to 19,340 feet (5896 metres) will be a test of physical and mental stamina. The six day trek covers 75 km. We will be taking the Machame Route up Kilimanjaro and will be staying in tents each night. This route offers the best chance to acclimatize and offers the best views. Porters will carry all the equipment and set up camp for us each day. We have the option of acclimatizing for an extra day if required.
We will be using the Marangu hotel to organize our porters, guides and equipment for our expedition up Kilimanjaro. They have provided a very professional service for many climbers over the years and we were very impressed with their approach when we visited them last year. They were highly recommended by all the climbers we contacted who used them.
How fit do you have to be?
A good general level of fitness is clearly essential, but it’s also the type of fitness that is important! We will be hiking for 6 or 7 days with at least 11 hours on the summit day. Therefore, as part of your preparation for this trip we strongly recommend that you get out in the great outdoors as often as you can. Regular aerobic activity, such as cycling or running, is a great way to get fit but it is not a substitute for getting out for a walk! Hiking is probably the best means of preparing yourself for this adventure and it is essential to get some good hill days in whilst carrying a few liters of water or a loaded day pack.
We will expect you to have experience of walking for 4-5 hours on consecutive days before the orientation in September. We suggest that you keep a log book of any hikes you do so we can discuss your training program.
The orientation
The orientation will take place in Snowdon in May. There will be an expedition during the weekend so we can all get to walk as a group before the big climb. We will go out ‘whatever the weather’ and we will provide a suggested kit list at a later date. The orientation is an integral part of the trip and all participants are expected to attend. The weekend is jointly hosted by the Transform Team and the trip leaders. There will be informative sessions on health matters, safety in travel, cultural awareness, Tearfund partners as well as Team building exercises.
To apply for one of these trips download our Go MAD application form and send it to us via email to: abbi@gomad.org.uk or matt@gomad.org.uk