Towering over the sandy plains of Tanzania, standsMount Kilimanjaro – the World's tallest free-standingmountain. This breathtaking trek will guide you up thetranquil Machame route where you will trek throughdeep forest, home to spectacular wildlife, stretching upto moorland and onwards towards glaciers beforereaching the Uhuru Peak. This will be one of the mostchallenging and rewarding experiences of your life; be part of this truly magnificent journey.

Come trek with us…

Is the trip for me?Absolutely – Kilimanjaro welcomes all with a sense ofadventure, so if you are up for a physical and mental challengethis is for you. Most of your fellow trekkers won’t have doneanything like this before and while some will travel withfriends and family, many will come alone. However, you will gohome having secured new friends for life!

How fit do I need to be?You don’t need to be an athlete to conquer Kilimanjaro;however this is a tough and challenging trek mainly due tothe high altitude that you will be walking at so a good level offitness is required to make the most of this fantasticopportunity.We will provide you with a comprehensive trainingguide to help get you to the summit of the highest freestandingmountain in the world and will of course be on hand everystep of the way to help with any queries you may have.

Will you help me?Yes! We have an event manager on hand from the second yousign up right through to the time you go on the trip. Once wereceive your booking we will send out a comprehensiveconfirmation pack that includes everything you need to know.Our dedicated phone line ensures that we are just a call away toassist you with any queries you may have and we even arrangea get together before the trip departs, enabling you to meetfellow trekkers and swap both training and fundraising ideas.

What is the food like?Fantastic! Being a tropical country fresh fruit and vegetablesare plentiful and are often used in traditional dishes such asstews and rice dishes. Pasta and soups are also often found onthe menu. Vegetarians can be catered for.

Will I be able to raise the sponsorship money?Yes! As long as you allow plenty of time you’ll find that youwill reach your target in no time. We recommend that youstart your fundraising as soon as possible and have put sometips on the brochure for you! In addition our overseasmanagers are full of new and exciting fundraising ideasshould you need to seek inspiration.

Can I stay on in Tanzania longer?Yes! For a nominal administration fee your flight can beextended (subject to availability) which will give you afantastic opportunity to explore this amazing location at yourown pace.

What do I need to bring?You won’t need any specialist kit, however you will need a pairof worn in walking boots and a good sleeping bag. Acomprehensive kit list will be supplied upon registration

Will you carry my luggage whilst I’m trekking?A team of porters will carry your main luggage along the route.You will just need to carry the essentials in a day pack such asfleece, waterproofs, sun cream and of course your camera.

When should I book my place on the trip?As soon as you can – places are very limited so don’t delay toavoid disappointment.

Questions and answers

For more info call 0870 905 5577

Registration Fee: All our fundraising trips require a non-refundableregistration fee to be paid on booking – please see theenclosed Reservation form for details(1)

Minimum sponsorship: We ask you to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship totake part in this trip – please see the enclosed Reservationform for details(2)

Number of days: 10 Days (9 nights), 6 days trekking

Accommodation: Hotels either side of the trek and tents during the trek

Temperature: Will be around 25 – 30ºC but as we climb higher the colderit will get, especially at night

What’s included: All your food on trekking days, flights and internal travel,accommodation, water, refreshments, guides, a doctor andmedical support(4)

Notes:

1. The registration fee is non-refundable

2. The first 80% is due 12 weeks before the event

3. All fundraising incurs costs. Tour costs for the Kilimanjaro trek are detailed

in the attached terms and conditions and are covered by the tour operators

ATOL bond.

4. All participants are responsible for their own passports (valid 10 year

passport required), visas (which are approximately £38) and vaccinations

(please consult your GP). The tour cost stated above is exclusive of return

departure tax and personal insurance which is compulsory.

5. Skyline and the charity act as an agent for Discover Adventure (ATOL

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6. Photos courtesy of the tour operator.

Facts and figures

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How to raise the money...

THINK BIG!The average sponsorship level for the Kilimanjaro trek is£3000 so as promised here are some tried and tested ideas toget your fundraising off to a flying start.

Tell everyone you know what you are up to – the more peopleyou approach the more sponsors you will get. Try and getthem to pay you upfront and a good tip is to try and starteach sponsor form with a generous donation, this will set ahigh standard for others to follow.

Approach your employer; many companies operatesponsorship schemes that match pound for pound!

Here are some ideas:

Arrange a £10 menu at a local restaurant on one £200of their quiet nights and charge 10 friends £20!(Do this twice as it’s so easy)

Hold a karaoke in your local pub for a percentage £200of the drinks sales

2 car boot sales (get your family and friends to £150have a clear out!)

Ask your local school to hold a non-uniform day £120

Place collection boxes in 5 outlets £80

Ask friends and family to take part in a local £200 sponsored walk/fun run or maybe even organise your own

Hold a quiz night with raffle £200

Dinner party or barbecue for 15 friends who £150each pay £10

Hold a skills auction where you rope in friends £300with certain skills (hairdressing / reflexology etc) to donate their skills for free

Persuade a friend to shave their head/legs/sit in £100a bath of custard!

2 Friday night Three-legged Pub Crawls £300

Ask 10 close friends to write to everyone they know £300

Collect at a local football ground/supermarket £200(get permission!)

Ask 10 business clients or suppliers for £30 £300

Ask friends and family for sponsorship money £200instead of Birthday/Christmas presents

TOTAL £3,000!

Tell the world!You are doing something quite amazing – make sure you tellEVERYONE – and let your local newspaper/radio know, too!

With a bit of thought, planning and some help from yourfriends, you’ll have reached the target before you know it– GO FOR IT!!!

For more fundraising tips call 0870 905 5577

Day 1 Depart from London Heathrow for flight to KilimanjaroInternational Airport.

Day 2 Following our overnight flight we arrive at KilimanjaroInternational Airport and transfer via road to Moshi townwhere we will check in to our overnight hotel where you canfreshen up and take in the amazing scenery of Kilimanjaroyoungest cones - Kibo. Whilst at the hotel there will be a fullbriefing before dinner to prepare you for the start of our trekthe next day, there will also be plenty of time to sort your kitso that you are ready for the off!

Day 3 After breakfast we head out for the 1 hour drive to the gatesof the Machame route where we will meet our porters andcrew before starting our climb. The first section sees usclimbing steadily through real jungle and it can become quiteovergrown in some areas and the floor is often muddy andwet – tonight’s camp is set at 3100m at Machame Camp.Trekking time for today is approx 5-7 hours

Day 4 Still making our way up through the forest this morning untilwe reach the steep ascent on the Shira Plateau where we aregreeted with stunning views of the mountain in front of usand behind we should be able to see Mount Meru. Tonight’scamp is set at 3840m at Shira Caves.Trekking time for today is approx 4-6 hours

Day 5 Today’s trek will see us climb to and trek at 4600m, noticeablythe landscape changes as we come around the southwest sideof Kilimanjaro. We will pass underneath the Lava Tower andthe Western Breach until we set sight upon our camp atBarranco Hut set at 3900m. To avoid altitude sickness today weuse the ‘walk high – sleep low’ code which helps aidacclimatisation.Trekking time for today is approx 6-7 hours

Day 6 This morning we start by going down the massive ravine ofthe Great Barranco, shortly followed by a steep exit up the wallof the Great Barranco. The terrain is mostly rocky and althoughit is not technical this part of the trek will be long andchallenging. Heading towards the Karanga Valley, (our lastwater stop before the summit) we pass underneath the Heimand Kersten glaciers. As we get closer to our camp at Barafuthe terrain turns to scree and tonight we will camp at 4600m.Trekking time for today is approx 7-9 hours.

Day 7 An early start helps us avoid trekking in the heat of the sun;we ascend steeply toward the summit glaciers. Still trekkingon scree we ascend quickly over a short distance. As the sunrises we should be at the crater rim, Stella Point (5750m). Wewill be welcomed with breathtaking views of the ice cliffswithin the crater and the views to Mawenzi and beyond aresomething to behold. Just an hour’s more trekking sees us atthe summit Uhru (5896m). We then descend back to Barafucamp for a well earned rest and some breakfast beforeheading down to the Millennium camp where we stay for thenight (3000m).Trekking time for today is approx 10-12 hours

Day 8 A more gentle trek today sees us head back through therainforest towards the Mweka gate, where we collect acertificate of ascent! We then head back by vehicle to thehotel in Moshi where you can treat yourself to a well deservedhot shower and a cold beer! Tonight we will have ourcelebration meal.Trekking time for today is approx 5 hours

Day 9 Essentially today is a free day which will allow you to furtherexplore the town of Moshi, do some shopping in the localmarkets and relax! Mid afternoon we will meet back at thehotel and from there, transfer to the airport for our flight backto Heathrow.

Day 10 Arrive back at London Heathrow Airport.

Due to the nature of the challenge, this complex itinerary is subject to change.

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