Climb Kilimanjaro - Machame

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Teenage Cancer Trust on Kilimanjaro
Climbing Kilimanjaro is more than just a trekking challenge. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, which will
leave you with long lasting memories.
The beautiful Machame Route approaches Kilimanjaro from the south, and the six day trek starts in dense
tropical rainforest, before passing through some of the mountain’s best features – the Shira Plateau, the
infamous Barranco Wall, and scenic Karanga Valley on the way to the summit. As you make your approach
to the roof of Africa, where the summit sits at 5895 metres above sea level - you will be fully supported by a
qualified mountain leader, UK doctor and a team of experts to get you safely to the top and back down again!
at a glance
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trip highlights
Activity: Trekking
Location: Kilimanjaro
Duration: 10 days / 6 days trekking on Kilimanjaro
Difficulty: Tough
Distance: 78 km
Group size: 15 -25
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Trek through the lush rainforest vegetation
Traverse 6 different climatic zones
Take on world’s highest free standing mountain
Experience 6 days of trekking
5 nights of camping
Reach Africa’s highest point at 5895 m
Action Challenge have been leading inspirational team adventures across the world for individuals, private groups,
charities and corporate clients since 1999. Our trips enable people to experience the world’s most exhilarating locations,
often in aid of charity. At the heart of every challenge is team spirit and fulfilment; together we take on once-in-a-lifetime
adventures, achieve formidable goals and forge friendships for life.
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introduction
This fully-inclusive adventure climbing Mount Kilimanjaro will begin as soon as you
register! You will receive a challenge pack including a training guide, kit list and
discounts for all the essentials you may need. Teenage Cancer Trust will also get in
touch with you about fundraising for your trip. We offer pre-challenge briefings and
training weekends in the UK, where you can meet our trek leaders, members of your
group and others taking part in challenges around the world.
On the day of departure you meet your group and Action Challenge leader at the airport
in London. Whether you’re joining the challenge on your own or with others, you will
instantly be made to feel welcome. As a team we will board our flight to Kilimanjaro
airport, ready to take on the trekking adventure of a lifetime!
21st to 30th October 2016
£399 registration fee + commitment to
raise £3,900 for a chosen charity.
At least 80% of this fundraising is due to
be with the charity 10 weeks prior to
departure, with the remaining 20% due
before you depart.
brief itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Departure from the UK
Moshi
Machame Camp
Shira Camp
Barranco Camp
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Barafu Camp
Summit Day
Moshi
Free morning in Moshi
Arrive home in the UK
Climbing Kilimanjaro is a tough
challenge, but one that is very achievable
with the correct training. You will be
trekking up hill for an average of 5-7
hours a day, increasing to 12-14 hours
on summit day.
Why not stay on after the challenge and
explore some more of Tanzania’s
highlights?
what’s included
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International flights
Action Challenge trek leader
Full support team, including local guides
UK medic
All accommodation
All meals, except in free time
Airline taxes
Treated drinking water
All transfers in local vehicles
Park entrance fees
Celebration dinner
Invitation to a challenge briefing in London
Discounted training weekends in the Peak District, Snowdonia & Brecon Beacons
Fitness and training guide
Discounts from UK retailers
Reduced rates at Nomad Travel Clinics and Masta Health
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Extensions include:
● 2.5 or 5 day safari
● Relax on Zanzibar’s white beaches
Please email us for more information
The two main trekking seasons and the
optimum times to climb Kilimanjaro are
from the end of December to March and
June to October. It should be about 2530°C at the foot of the mountain and the
temperature
will
decrease
by
approximately 1°C every 200m we climb.
Mountainous
weather
is
always
unpredictable, so ensure that you are fully
prepared for all eventualities.
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itinerary
DAY 1 - Departure from the UK
After meeting in the airport whe take an overnight flight to Kilimanjaro Airport.
Meals: N/A
Accom: In Flight
DAY 2 - Moshi
On arrival we are transferred to our hotel near the town of Moshi, where there is a
welcome meal and a briefing on the challenge ahead.
Meals: B, L, D
Breakfasts each morning will be in camp.
Lunches will be en-route and evening
meals will be freshly prepared in camp in
time for your arrival. All meals will be
provided,except in free time.
All meals are full of carbohydrates, protein
and nutrients to keep us well fuelled for
our hikes.the climb.
We can cater for all dietary requirements
if informed in advance.
Accom: Hotel
DAY 3 - Machame Camp
After a good breakfast we make the ½ hour road transfer to the Machame Gate and
start trekking through the lush vegetation of the rainforest. In the afternoon we reach the
camp, enjoy dinner and settle down to our first night under canvas.
Meals: B, L, D
Accom: Tent
Time Trekking: 5-6 hours
DAY 4 - Shira Camp
Our route takes us through ever changing scenery as there is a steep ascent up through
heather and moorland to the Shira Plateau. We continue across the plateau to our camp
for the evening to relax and enjoy the fabulous views.
Meals: B, L, D
Accom: Tent
Trekking east across beautiful barren moonlike landscape, reaching the Lava Tower,
with a stop for lunch, then descend through the surrounding ravines to our camp by
late afternoon. The descent aids the acclimatisation process and allows our bodies to
adjust to the ever changing altitude.
Accom: Tent
Leaving camp early for a short climb and scramble over the volcanic rock to the Barranco Wall. From here we have fantastic views over to Barafu. For the rest of the day
we make the steady climb to our camp positioned on a ridge overlooking the south
east valley.
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Accom: Tent
If you wish to share a room with someone
you are travelling with, please specify this.
If you decide that you would like to have
your own room on the challenge, we can
accommodate this in the majority of
places.
Please email us for more information
Time Trekking: 6-7 hours
DAY 6 - Barafu Camp
Meals: B, L, D
All accommodation is on a twin/tripleshare, single-sex basis and we will pair
you with someone of a similar age, where
possible.
Time Trekking: 6-7 hours
DAY 5 - Barranco Camp
Meals: B, L, D
● Two nights in a hotel
● Five nights camping
● Two nights in flight
• Insurance - approximately £60
• Vaccinations - up-to-date on boosters.
• .Tips for local staff - recommended
amount £30
• Airline fuel surcharge / supplement as
applied by airlines. Please note that
this is capped at a maximum of £150
Time Trekking: 6-7 hours
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DAY 7 - Summit day
Awaking just before midnight, we climb for about 6 hours, with the steepest and most
demanding part of the route by torchlight, to reach Stella Point at the crater rim. Then,
our final traverse to Uhuru Peak, the highest point on the African Continent, at 5895m.
The morning sunlight gives us spectacular views across the plains below and of Mount
Meru in the distance. After a tough descent to Barafu camp, we stop for a well-earned
breakfast, before continuing on to Millennium Camp.
Meals: B, L, D
Accom: Tent
A kit list will be sent to you on receipt of
registration. Many everyday items can be
used on this challenge, and we offer a kit
hire service to keep costs down.
Time Trekking: 6-7 hours
DAY 8 - Moshi
After breakfast we continue the descent back through the rainforest to the Mweka Gate.
A short transfer by bus takes us to Moshi, where we have the afternoon free before
celebrating our fantastic achievement with a celebratory dinner.
Meals: B, L, D
Accom: Hotel
Time Trekking: 5-6 hours
If you are planning on travelling to
Tanzania before the challenge or wish to
organise your own flights, we do offer a
land only option, with a significant
discount off the trip price. You will be
required to meet your group at the hotel
on day two of the itinerary.
Please email us for more information
DAY 9 - A free morning in Moshi
Today you have some free time to explore the local area before boarding
our flight back to the UK.
Meals: B, L, D
Accom: In Flight
We run a number of training weekends
throughout the year in the Peak District,
Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia. These
are
fully-inclusive
2
night’s
accommodation and all meals. We also
organise training days in London and the
North and South downs. On both, you will
get the chance to meet our mountain
leaders and test out your kit and fitness!
DAY 10 - Arrive home in the UK
You will also receive an invite to a
challenge briefing in central London.
ATOL is a scheme that protects you from losing money or being
stranded abroad if your travel company collapses. Action Challenge
is 100% ATOL bonded, which provides you with full financial
protection. On receipt of your registration fee, you will receive an
ATOL certificate explaining your protection.
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• Alcoholic drinks
• Drinks and food outside of meals, other
than water
• Personal kit / equipment
• Airline fuel surcharge / supplement as
applied by airlines. Please note that this is
capped at a maximum of £150.
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