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Information Pack

Climb Kilimanjaro

for Kids

2013-2014

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!

Climb to the ‘Roof of Africa’

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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!

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!

About Us

Fundraising How does it all work and what support

will I get?

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Itinerary

Day 1

Day 4

Day 2

Day 3

Day 5

Fly from London

Meet your group at the airport and board your

flight.

Project Visit

Today you visit a school where you can see

first-hand the work that Childreach

International is doing.

Arrive in Moshi

Transfer across the border to your hotel in

Moshi. Check in and have your briefing on the

trek.

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.

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

Day 9

Day 7

Day 8

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.

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.

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.

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.

Itinerary

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“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

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!

Do I need to be an

experienced mountaineer?

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.

Itinerary

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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.

Your fundraising target is £2,650*

This will include:

• 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

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.

What are the costs?

Are there other

costs?

There are a few additional costs

which you will need to meet:

• 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

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Safety Standards

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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.

How can I get involved?

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!

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For further information please contact the

Student Engagement Team:

fundraising@childreach.org.uk

0203 137 5500

www.childreach.org.uk

Charity number: 1132203

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