DIFFICULT CHALLENGE

Challenge

Hike Kilimanjaro Challenge

Date and Time

20 January 2024 - 28 January 2024

Registration Fee

$950

Fundraising Target

$5000

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Join Islamic Relief USA on an epic multi-day adventure hiking up Kilimanjaro Mountain, & support vulnerable communities there!

Dare to Trek Kilimanjaro!

At a colossal 5,895m, Mt. Kilimanjaro is one of the largest volcanoes to ever break through the Earth’s crust and is often referred to as the ‘roof of Africa!’

As you ascend through farmland, into the lush rainforest that gives way to alpine meadows, and finally traverse across a lunar landscape; you will reach the peak of your Mount Kilimanjaro trek. Immerging through the clouds, the snow-capped mountain of Kilimanjaro provides the stunning backdrop to the National Park as herds of elephants graze alongside giraffes and zebras, as they keep a watchful lookout for lions and hyenas.

By no means will this be an easy feat, you will be pushed to your limits with back-to-back days of trekking. But your efforts will provide water for life for communities in Africa!

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The Itinerary

The hike to the summit of Kilimanjaro will take 5 days with the 6th day bringing you back to our starting point in Moshi. With an average of 8 hours of trekking each day, this challenge is not for the faint hearted!

The days to the summit will be slow and steady with an accilamitisation day built in to get your body used to the thinner air over 3000m.

 

DAY 1 - SATURDAY, JANUARY 20th

TRAVEL IN - KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

DAY 2 - SUNDAY, JANUARY 21st

DRIVE TO KILIMANJARO NATIONAL PARK - MARANGU GATE, HIKE TO MANDARA HUT

DAY 3 - MONDAY, JANUARY 22nd

HIKE MANDARA HUT TO HOROMBU HUT

DAY 4 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 23rd

HOROMBO HUT - ACCLIMATISATION DAY

DAY 5 - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24th

TREK TO KIBO HUT

DAY 6 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 25th

SUMMIT DAY

DAY 7 - FRIDAY, JANUARY 26th

MISSION COMPLETE

DAY 8 - SATURDAY, JANUARY 27th

A DAY TO EXPLORE

DAY 9 - SUNDAY, JANUARY 28th

A BITTERSWEET GOODBYE

Download the guide below to read a detailed itinerary, a breakdown of the kind of kit you will need and a detailed training plan to help you prepare for the challenge!

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PACKAGE & INFORMATION

What will Islamic Relief cover with registration fees?

  • Transportation within Tanzania including to/from airport
  • 3 meals/day for duration of trip (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • 8 Nights Accommodation
  • Costs of all activities and tours
  • Entrance fees for sites/parks

What will YOU have to cover?

  • Transportation to/from Tanzanai (Flight + Baggage expenses)
  • Selected meals on arrival/departure dates
  • Snacks outside of meals
  • Souvenir/Gift Shopping
  • Personal Expenses
  • Medical Expenses (travel insurance is required)
  • Hiking Equipment (boots, poles)
  • All other expenses outside of Islamic Relief South Africa Trek Challenge (extra tours, stays, transportation, meals)
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“If you’re twenty-two, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel – as far and as widely as possible. Sleep on floors if you have to. Find out how other people live and eat and cook. Learn from them – wherever you go.”

–Anthony Bourdain

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Sign Up Eligibility

  • Age: 18 years or older
  • Vaccination Status: Double Vaccinated
  • Physically fit (able to participate in physically inclined challenges)
  • No serious medical/health conditions that could affect your well-being (i.e. physical injuries, heart condition, pregnancy) *Please consult with your doctor prior to signing up
  • All participants must raise 100% of fundraising goal prior to Novemebr 19, 2023

Refund Policy

  • Refund requests for deposit payments will be accepted until November15th, 2023
  • After November 15th, 2023 deposit payments are non-refundable

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