The Kilimanjaro Trek is a very ambitious and inspiring H4H challenge. Travelling through all four seasons in one week, from humid rainforest to freezing summit, we will push our senses to the limit.
This is a challenging trek at altitude, climbing one of the most impressive and well-known mountains in the world. Extreme hard work, training and dedication is rewarded by awe-inspiring scenery, unique wildlife and a life changing experience you will never forget.
The highest free-standing mountain in the world, Kilimanjaro is also the highest mountain on the African continent at 5,896m. It’s also one of the biggest volcanoes on Earth, covering an area of approximately 388,500 hectares. Huge permanent glaciers flow down from the snow-capped summit, rising high above the dusty plains below. Our trek takes the less trodden Machame route, allowing us to camp and fully appreciate the splendour of our surroundings and the clear night skies. We pass through thick forest, moorland and scree enroute to the highest point in Africa: Uhuru Peak.
The Machame Route
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.
DAY 3 MACHAME CAMP 3000m
After a good breakfast we make the ½ hr road transfer to 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.
5-6 HRS TREKKING
DAY 4 SHIRA CAMP 3840m
This morning the 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.
6-7 HRS TREKKING
DAY 5 BARRANCO CAMP 3950m
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.
6-7 HRS TREKKING
DAY 6 BARAFU CAMP 4600m
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.
6-7 HRS TREKKING
DAY 7 SUMMIT DAY 5895m
Awaking just after midnight, climbing for about 6 hours, 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 Mt Meru in the distance. A tough descent to Barafu camp, a stop for breakfast, before continuing on to Millennium Camp.
12-13 HRS TREKKING
DAY 8 MOSHI
After breakfast continuing 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
5-6 HRS TREKKING
DAY 9 A FREE DAY IN MOSHI
Today there is a free day before boarding the overnight flight back to the UK in the evening.
DAY 10
Arrive in the UK
We need to raise of a total of £10,500 to take part in our trek to help the heroes!
