Climb Kilimanjaro info pack

Climb Kilimanjaro
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The roof of Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro is the
highest free-standing mountain in the world.
Rising from the East African plains, the tallest
point of the mountain, Uhuru Peak, stands at
a frosty 5,895m. From here you can gaze
down on the clouds, and up at acres of blue
sky.
Nothing can match the feeling of watching the
sun rise over the African plains from the
summit, and is a must for anyone with a sense
of adventure!
The trek takes you 6 days and you will be
walking through a different environment each
day from mountain forest to alpine desert!
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www.childreach.org.uk
About Us
We are a UK registered charity working at the grassroots level in partnership with local
communities in the developing world. We improve children’s access to healthcare, education
and child rights and protection to help them unlock their potential. We currently have
projects in India, Morocco, Nepal, Tanzania and the UK with over 600,000
beneficiaries to date. We believe that all children have the right to:
Enough food, clean water and shelter
A good education and a reliable health service
Live without fear of abuse/violence
We are able to do this through sustainable funding, obtained with the help of people like you.
We believe that if you dedicate your time, energy and enthusiasm towards our cause then we
should give you something life-changing and memorable in return. This is where our
Challenge Events fit in!
Fundraising
How does it all work and what support
will I get?
At Childreach International we know that
fundraising can seem challenging, but as the
largest UK provider of student Challenge Events
we have the experience to help you reach your
fundraising target. You will have an experienced
Team Leader behind you as well as our award
winning fundraising team there to offer support!
Throughout the year leading up to your
departure, we will make every effort to
prepare you and help you reach your target. Your
Team Leader will spend their time organising
group socials and fundraising events to get you
on your feet. In addition to this, after signing up
you will need to attend the group inaugural
meeting. Your Student Fundraising Manager will
attend this session and take you through every
aspect of the trip, from fundraising to packing
your bag!
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Day 1
Fly from London
Meet your group at the airport and board your
flight.
Day 2
Arrive in Moshi
Transfer across the border to your hotel in
Moshi. Check in and have your briefing on the
trek.
Day 3
Project Visit
Today you visit a school where you can see
first-hand the work that Childreach
International is doing.
Day 4
Machame Gate
After an early breakfast, we will drive to
Machame Gate—the gateway to Kilimanjaro
National Park. Once everyone has signed in, we
will begin a slow and steady trek through the
rainforest up to Machame Hut at 2980m.
Day 5
Shira Hut
Starting with an early breakfast, we will make
our way to Shira Hut. We will catch glimpses of
the peak through the trees as we trek towards
Shira Plateau.
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Day 6
Lava Tower
Today is an acclimatisation day. We will gain
altitude by trekking to Lava Tower before we
descend back down in to camp for the night. We
will enjoy some stunning views of the Western
Breach on the way down.
Day 7
Barranco Wall
After breakfast, we will scale the Barranco
Wall—an enjoyable climb. We stop for lunch in
the Karanga Valley before continuing up to
Barafu Camp, our last stop before the summit!
We have an early dinner and get to bed.
Day 8
Uhuru Peak—5,895m
This is it! We will meet in the mess tent around
midnight to do a final checks. With our head
torches on, we begin our ascent. The first part of
the ascent is through heavy scree all the way up
to Stella Point. From here we make a final push
up to Uhuru peak where we will be rewarded
with a stunning sunrise. Once we’ve taken in the
views, we begin our descent back down the same
path we came up.
Day 9
Moshi
We will share songs and dances with our guides
before setting off on our last day on the
mountain. It’s a world away from the climate of
the summit with chattering monkeys and birds
accompanying you. Transfer back to Moshi.
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Days 10-15
Time to travel
This is your time to explore. Most people organise a safari in
the hope of seeing the Big Five and take trips down to the
bright white beaches of Zanzibar where you can go on
excursions, do some fishing or just sit back and relax.
You will return back to the UK on day 16.
If you do not wish to travel then you are able to book your
own flights at a reduced fundraising target.
“Reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro is one of the greatest achievements of
my life and I got to meet some great people along the way. It feels amazing to
know what a difference the money we raised will make for the schools in the
area. If you get a chance to do it, don't hesitate.”
Jamie Boult, CK4K Edinburgh participant, 2013
Do I need to be an
experienced mountaineer?
No! Kilimanjaro is one of the few great mountains
in the world where it is possible to reach the
summit without any mountaineering skills.
Training is recommended, but the vast majority of
the ascent is walking, with a short scramble on
the final section leading to the summit.
Experienced guides will lead you all the way and
porters will be on hand to help with your bags.
You’ll need a good pair of boots, warm clothes
and a lot of determination. Once you’ve got that,
you’ll be on the summit in no time!
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Your fundraising target is £2,650*
This will include:
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Return flight from London
All overseas transfers
All costs associated with climbing
Kilimanjaro, including national park fees and
hotels
All meals on the trip
The services of professional guides, porters
and chefs
Services of an English speaking
representative in Tanzania
A visit to one of our projects to see how
your fundraising will help improve the lives
of vulnerable children worldwide
All accommodation as detailed in the
itinerary
A Certificate of Achievement
*If you want to book your own flights then you
will have a fundraising target of £1,950
Are there other
costs?
There are a few additional costs
which you will need to meet:
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Out of this fundraising target, at least
55% will come directly to Childreach
International. Participants must
ensure that your donors are aware
that some of the money will be used
to meet costs.
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Tips and gratuities for local staff
Kenyan transit visas
Tanzanian tourist visa
Personal expenses and clothing
Meals not specified in the
itinerary
Recommended vaccinations/
anti-malarial medication
Any additional personal travel
Personal travel insurance policy
Please note that there is a non-refundable initial registration fee of £195 that is supplementary to
your fundraising. This has been put in place to ensure your commitment to the event and to cover
administrative costs of running the event.
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Safety Standards
ATOL License
Childreach International is acting as agent for Travelpack Marketing and Leisure
Services Ltd (ATOL No: 2866). All the flight-inclusive tours offered are financially
protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL
Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights,
hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see booking conditions for further
information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL
Certificate go to www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate.
BS 8848
Childreach International takes every possible step to ensure that whether you are
donating to us, going on one of our challenges or participating in a Futurebuild or Big
Build, we will ensure that safety and responsibility are our primary concern.
Monitoring and evaluating the processes that guarantee this promise are completed
with strict adhesion to industry standards. Every year, Childreach International
completes an operational self-assessment of all its programmes that involve overseas
travel. The assessment process follows the BS 8848 standard and is moderated via
external consultation.
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How
To get involved visit our website:
Sign up to your event under ‘Get involved’ and
‘Choose your challenge’
OR
look out for us around your university campus and
come along to one of our information meetings at the
start of term
Go on!
Challenge Yourself!
Contact us
For further information please contact the
Student Engagement Team:
fundraising@childreach.org.uk
0203 137 5500
www.childreach.org.uk
Charity number: 1132203