The Kilimanjaro Challenge

Sat 4^th – Thu 16^th October 2008
Sat 3^rd – Thu 15^th October 2009

The Challenge

The Kilimanjaro Challenge With this charity challenge and volunteer opportunity, help children at a local school in Moshi by completing much needed repairs and refurbishments, then climb Mt Kilimanjaro, the world's tallest freestanding volcano.

Do something different and make a difference by starting off with three days volunteer work helping the local community with much needed repairs at a local school. Then, face the challenge of a lifetime! Following the slightly longer and more scenic route to the summit of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, you will be guaranteed the best chance of successfully reaching the summit. After taking one day more than most climbs allow, giving extra time for acclimatisation, you will eventually climb to the 5,895m Uhuru peak at dawn on the sixth day to enjoy one of the most amazing sights on earth.

The Volunteer Project

The Kilimanjaro Challenge The area surrounding Mount Kilimanjaro is home to some of Tanzania’s poorest communities, and the schools are in dire need of assistance, which this challenge will help to provide. Whilst acclimatising in preparation for your climb, you will spend three days helping on a range of projects at a local school, including renovating classrooms, clearing land for sports and recreation and restoring furniture – as well as spending time with the pupils of course!

The Itinerary

The Kilimanjaro Challenge Day 1
Fly to Kilimanjaro.

Day 2
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to your guesthouse.

Days 3 to 5
Volunteer work alongside the locals to help improve conditions at a local school.

Days 6 to 12
Climb Mt Kilimanjaro! This will be a challenging trek, taking you to altitudes of over 5,000m.

We will go slowly, taking our time to acclimatise and enjoy the views, before the final push for the summit on the sixth day.

Day 13
Return to the UK or extend your trip with an optional 2-day safari.

The Cost

£3000 :
£300 participation fee + £2700 minimum sponsorship

To request a booking form (please state which trek you are interested in),
Tel: (028) 9066 6188
E-mail c.tweedie@cedar-foundation.org

Or write to:
The Cedar Foundation
Overseas Treks
31 Ulsterville Avenue
Belfast BT9 7AS

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