Climb Mount Kilimanjaro and visit an AMREF project
Mount Kilimanjaro stands 5,896 metres above sea level and is Africa’s highest peak, the world’s tallest freestanding mountain and an inactive volcano. Could you think of a more fitting challenge to complete in aid of AMREF’s work in Africa?
West Ham and England goalkeeper Robert Green tackled Mount Kilimanjaro, to raise funds for AMREF’s life saving work, here's what he had to say about the experience:.
“Climbing Kilimanjaro for AMREF was by far the most demanding but rewarding thing I have ever done”, Robert Green
Why not challenge yourself to follow in Robert’s footsteps and take on this once in a life time experience?
Available Challenge Dates:
3rd – 14th December 2008
14th - 25th January 2009
10th – 21st June 2009
16th - 27th September 2009
Challenge Summary
Day 1 Depart UK to Nairobi, Kenya
Day 2 Arrive Nairobi. Travel to West Kilimanjaro. Camp
Day 3 Rainforest Trek (2,804m). Camp
Day 4 Trek to Shira (3,720m). Camp
Day 5 Trek along the Shira Plateau (3,720m). Camp
Day 6 Southern Flank (4,400m). Camp
Day 7 Trek along the Barranco Wall & Karanga valley (4,270m). Camp
Day 8 Barafu Ridge trek (4,876m). Camp
Day 9 Summit day (5,895m). Camp
Day 10 Descend to Mweka Gate (1,525m). Lodge
Day 11 Depart Nairobi to UK
Day 12 Arrive UK
The Kilimanjaro climb is a trek of environmental extremes. Beginning in the rainforests of Lemosho Glades, the route heads upwards as you acclimatise on the Shira Plateau. From here you will catch the first sight of your goal; Kibo, Kilimanjaro’s beautiful main ice-capped peak. You then continue along the Southern Flank, ascending the rocky Barranco Wall which has attractive vistas of Kibo. Finally you trek the Barafu Ridge and camp before your summit ascent very early the next morning.
Most groups of trekkers reach the summit, but don’t underestimate the challenge ahead. This trek is not for the faint-hearted as the final day, including 1,000m of ascent and over 2,000m of descent, should prove to be a stiff test of your endurance.
Mount Kilimanjaro is a mountain where you can hike for more than 90 kilometres, gain 4000 metres in altitude, traverse rain forest, moorland, alpine desert, snow fields and ice cliffs, all virtually on the equator! It is a truly unforgettable and fascinating adventure.
AMREF Project visit
For larger groups AMREF can arrange a project visit to coincide with your trip. Just get in touch and we’ll see what we can do! Following such an exhilarating climb with a visit to an AMREF project is to complete a quite magical journey; from pushing your body to its limits on Africa’s highest peak, to seeing for yourself what your sponsorship money is helping to achieve. (Please note that the AMREF project visit will add up to two days onto the end of the itinerary above).
For more information or to book your place please get in touch by emailing events@amrefuk.org or calling 020 7269 5520.