Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
6 days/5 Nights

This 6 day/5 night mountain trek takes participants through the environmental diversity surrounding Africa’s highest point of elevation – mighty Mount Kilimanjaro. Winding through rainforests and across cactus-lined desert regions, this memorable excursion offers a multitude of mountain-dominating vantage points at various times during the day – even treating adventure-seekers to a prismatic sunrise view of snow-capped Kilimanjaro.

Proposed Itinerary

Day One: Rising early to begin the voyage to Kilimanjaro National Park, the group begins its ascent – journeying through rainforests and arriving at Mandara Hut at approximately 2750 meters.

Day Two: Completing the rainforest-filled journey, participants begins to slowly ascend Africa’s highest, most formidable peak – simultaneously acclimating themselves to the thinning air of the increasing altitude.

Day Three: Participants journey over the region known as “the saddle” – an area between the mountain peaks known as Mawenzi and Kibo. After the day’s arduous journey, participants will rest in preparation of the following day’s final ascent.

Day Four: The day begins with an early-morning ascent, taking participants through Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak – located on the very rim of the crater. A mystifying, awe-inspiring view of both Tanzania and Kenya awaits the group atop Africa’s highest point. The day commences with an ascent to Horombo Hut for an evening of jubilance and relaxation.

Day Five: Participants spend their last day upon the grounds of the mighty Kilimanjaro, descending via Marangu Gate with the day concluding in a nearby lodge or hotel.

Day Six: An early-morning departure from Moshi transports participants back to their respective host families/hostels.

NOTE: This is a sample itinerary and may be altered to accommodate changes in field conditions

Dates and Price

Price: $1599 ONLY for Global Crossroad’s Volunteers (6 days)
Dates: To be determined by In-Country Coordinator (most likely at the end or middle of participant’s respective volunteer program)

Included in Program Fee:

• Pick-up/drop-off from project site
• National park entry fees, camping fees
• English-speaking guide(s). cook porters
• Full board/camping accommodations for duration of the climb
• All camping equipment
• Mineral water for the first day, boiled and filtered water on the other days
• Transfer to the gate and return to Arusha

Not Included

• Meals and accommodations in Arusha
• Sleeping bag
• Climbing equipment
• Tips (for safari guide and/or camp staff)
• Other items of personal consumption (i.e. alcohol, bottled water)