Climb Kilimanjaro 2013

This is as a team fundraiser for Mission Africa. We ask that all members cover their costs and raise additional sponsorship for Mission Africa’s work. 

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa, at approximately 19,300 feet. Unlike Mount Kenya, which is steep and in many parts inaccessible without professional mountaineering equipment, Kilimanjaro is accessible by a number of routes, and is suitable for non specialists, so long as they are in good health and well prepared for what is a challenging trek. However, although tough, it is widely recognised that climbing Kilimanjaro is a breathtakingly beautiful experience. Our expedition will be overseen throughout by Mission Tours and Travel, who will provide necessary equipment and porters.

We hope that those who climb Kilimanjaro will use it as a means to raise awareness of Mission Africa. It need hardly be said that mountaineering is outside of the Mission Africa range of expertise, so we have selected Mission Tours and Travel as facilitators for this expedition. They are a high quality mission support and Christian travel company, who have many years experience of delivering specialised services to missions and churches.

We are taking the 6 day trek option which makes it a slower pace. Most days are between 5 to 10 km walking over 6–8 hours. On the 5th day you wake to start for the summit at midnight, in order to arrive at the top before dawn to see the sun rise over Africa! After the trek, you’ll be able to spend a few days on safari in the Masai Mara and visit some of the orphanages and other ministries we are helping to support.

• Dates: 15th–28th February 2013
• Costs: £2500 to cover the costs of the trip and then we ask that each person raises £1000 in additional sponsorship.
• To get your application pack email your post address to info@missionafrica.org.uk

Proposed Trek Itinerary

Trek Description: Machame route (Whiskey route) is argueably the most scenic and probably the most beautiful route by which to ascend the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro. The trek begins in the south–west area of the mountain at Machame Gate and descends down Mweka, on the south–east side of the mountain thus offering climbers the most varied scenary of Kilimanjaro. Machame is the second most popular route on the mountain. Nights are spent in ‘mountain tents’ sleeping two persons per tent ( 3 man tents, so there is space for your luggage). All your supplies and camping equipment are carried by porters and your meals are prepared.

Day 1;
Travel from Nairobi to Moshi by shuttle bus
Arrive at Moshi and transfer to the hotel, where you will meet your climbing guide for briefing and final gear check.
Overnight in Moshi at medium class hotel on BB.

Day 2; Moshi– Machame hut (9,840ft/3000m)
07h00: After breakfast leave the hotel for the Kilimanajaro National Park gate at Machame for entry registration then start the trek to Machame hut through thick rain forest.
12h30: Have packed lunch at picnic site along the trail.
19h00: Dinner and retire for the day at Machame hut.

Day 3: Machame hut –Shira hut(12,470ft/300m)
08h00:After breakfast, ascend past the Shira and through ridges and valleys heading to the next night stop at Shira hut.
12h30: Have packed lunch at picnic site along the trail.
19h00: Dinner and retire for the at Shira.

Day 4: Shira hut – Barranco camp (12,960ft/3950m)
08h00: Head eastward to junction where we continue to Lava Tower Campsite(14,760ft/4500m),then descend to Barranco camp thus allowing your body to adjust to altitude change.
12h30: Have packed lunch at a picnic site along the trail.
19h00: Dinner and overnight at Barranco camp.

Day 5: Barranco camp – Barafu camp ( 15,090ft/4600m)
08h00: After breakfast, hike the great Barranco wall then across the Karanga Valley and ascend to Karanga campsite for Lunch.
12h30: Hot lunch at the Karanga campsite.
13h30: Afternoon hike to Barafu camp.
17h00: Have dinner and take the day”s rest ready for the hike to the summit.
Note: An extra day for acclimatization can be added by staying overnight at Karanga Camp then proceed to Barafu camp the next day.

Day 6: Barafu camp – Summit( 19,340ft/5895m)–Mweka
00h00: Have a cup of coffee/tea and start the midnight trek to the summit via Stella Point.
06h00: Reach the summit, Uhuru peak , have a short period of photo taking then descend to Barafu camp for breakfast/Brunch and a little rest.
12h00: Continue down to Mweka hut for the day”s and night “s rest.
Day 7 : Mweka Camp – Moshi
08h00: Walk down to the park gate where say bye to the guides and porters, have packed lunches on the way to the hotel for a well deserved hot shower. Afternoon spent at leisure.
19h00: Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 8: Depart for three day Safari in Maasi Mara

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