Date: 1 June to 30 June 2027
Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world.
Situated in the Northern part of Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano with three volcanic cones, “Kibo”, “Mawenzi” and “Shira”. The summit is called Uhuru Peak and stands at 5,895m above sea level. Push your limits physically and mentally and experience incredible views and varying landscapes.
This Ultra Adventure will take you 9 days from start to finish. You will reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, making memories and friends that will last a life time.
Exact dates to be confirmed
The Machame route, also referred to as the Whiskey route, is one of the most popular routes on Kilimanjaro. It is a very scenic route with incredible views and varying landscapes. It is known to be a tough climb compared to other routes, however, the Machame route has a higher summit success rate. There are no parts on the route that require any technical climbing skill. The topography of the route allows climbers to ‘trek high and sleep low’, making it more favourable.
Secure your spot today with a non-refundable £250 reservation fee - spaces are limited. You will also need to raise a minimum of £6,000 in sponsorship - please be aware that 80% of your sponsorship must be raised, alongside pledges for the remaining 20% 12 weeks prior to the adventure departure date.
The Trip
Our aim is to make sure your Ultra Adventures trek is as comfortable and straight forward as possible. Here’s a detailed list of what is included in your trek.
- Flights to and from Tanzania
- Transfers to and from the airport to the hotel.
- Accommodation pre and post trek.
- 7 Days (6 Nights) Machame route with camping
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner while on the mountain
- Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
- Transportation to and from the mountain gate
- Fundraising Support for your charity.
- Ultra Adventures pack via post which includes kit list, fundraising support plus much more.
Equipment
Once you have signed up to an Ultra Adventure you will receive a full detailed kit list in the post. We do our best to provide you with everything you need, but you will need to have your own personal kit.
The Flights
London Heathrow – Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro – London Heathrow
You are responsible for getting to London Heathrow for the initial meeting. All transfers after initial meeting will be included until you are back in the UK.
Itinerary
- DAY 1: Arrive in Tanzania & transfer to hotel in Moshi town - overnight at Weru Weru River Lodge.
- DAY 2: Machame Gate (1790m) to Machame Camp (3010m). One hour drive from Moshi lies the gate to the Machame route - park formalities completed, meet the crew of porters and begin to climb.
- DAY 3: Machame Camp (3010m) to Shira Camp (3845m) - route continues on up through the forest until reaching the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau, where there are rewarding views of the mountain,
- DAY 4: Shira Cave (3845m) to Barranco Camp (3960m) - the day is spent at altitude (up to 4600m) traversing the southwest side of Kilimanjaro before reaching camp, following the code of 'walk high, sleep low' to aid the bodies acclimatization to altitude.
- DAY 5: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m) - the day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine, before exiting up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides from the south-eastern slopes of Kibo.
- DAY 6: Karranga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m) - a tough steep walk, made more difficult by the altitude. The afternoon is spent resting in preparation for a long night and day ahead.
- DAY 7: Barafu Camp (4640m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) & down to Millenium Camp (3790m) - starting around midnight and walking steeply upwards to the summit glaciers - climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours, gaining incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular - spectacular ice cliffs within the crater and the views to jagged Mawenzie peak and beyond are breathtaking.
- DAY 8: Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1360m) - a gentle trek down through the rain forest to Mweka Gate where park formalities will be completed before returning to the hotel in Moshi for a welcome shower and a big celebration.
- DAY 9: Depart Tanzania - option to explore Moshi town (depending on flight times) and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport for return flight to the UK.
Read the full itinerary for the Kilimanjaro Trek
Optional Add-on: 2 Day Safari
You can see all the wildlife Tanzania has to offer by adding a 2-day safari to the end of your Kilimanjaro adventure for just £1,000 and get the see the big 5 in their natural habitat. Payable monthly over the next 14 months at £71.43 per month.
Please note that if you have any questions or want to discuss the fantastic Kilimanjaro Trek, you can contact our Events Team on 020 7803 1123 or email us at events@mentalhealth.org.uk .