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KILIMANJARO

Tanzania provides the ultimate all-encompassing African adventure! Where cultural exchange through volunteering abroad and active outdoor adventures go hand in hand.

Make a contribution to improving education for children living in Arusha. Visit one of three schools where you’ll visit classrooms K-3, meet the principal and see the current library which is virtually non-existant. With the help of dozens of children living and being supported by the Tacoda Boys Home, you’ll spend your next day assembling reading booklets for the mobile library program dedicated to the education of kids. On day three you’ll wrap up the project and celebrate during a closing ceremony with food, fun and games.

Spend 7-days climbing the Machame Route of Kilimanjaro. Composed of three separate volcanoes, Kilimanjaro covers an area 60 miles long and 40 miles wide. This popular route follows steep paths leading to the Lava Tower (14,850’) and Great Barranco Wall, ending with a summit of Uhuru Peak at 19,370 feet. Connect with your guides, chefs and porters along the way, adding another cultural component to your African experience. Bond with your fellow travelers when you share this unique endeavor and create memories to last you a lifetime.

Safari may be purchased as an add-on to make your African adventure complete. Explore the magic of Lake Manyara or Ngorongoro Crater. Talk to your PLAY it Forward representative for details.

Personalize Kilimanjaro by combining your desire to climb with your ability to help.

Sample 12-day itinerary

Day 1 Arusha – Arrive in Arusha, transfer to hotel

Day 2 Arusha - Intro to Tacoda Boys Home, visit local school in A.M., orientation & gear check

Day 3 Arusha - Assemble booklets for school library through Tacoda Boys Home

Day 4 Arusha - Complete service project, closing cermeny at Tacoda Boys Home

Day 5 Kilimanjaro - Day 1: Machame Hut Camp (10,000’) Depart early, begin climb

Day 6 Kilimanjaro - Day 2: Shira Camp (12,480’) Short day, but steep, rocky climb

Day 7 Kilimanjaro - Day 3: Barranco Camp (13,000’) Climb to Lava Tower

Day 8 Kilimanjaro - Day 4: Karanga Valley Camp (13,450’) Scramble up Great Barranco Wall

Day 9 Kilimanjaro – Day 5: Barafu Hut Camp (14,200’) Early to sleep to prep for summit

Day 10 Kilimanjaro- Day 6: Summit Day and Mweka Hut (10,500’) Summit Uhuru Peak!!

Day 11 Kilimanjaro – Day 7: Hike down and Return to Arusha, final dinner & celebration

Day 12 Arusha – Depart

For a detailed itinerary of the Kilimanjaro Climb of Machame Route, contact the PIF office.

Tour Dates

Coming again in 2011!

Custom adventures available for groups of 8 or more.

Tour Details

Group size: 7 minimum, 12 maximum

Transportation: Range Rover

Accommodations: Hotels, tented lodge, camping

Activity Level: Level 5 – very high level of physical fitness and training required

Culture Shock: Level 4 – high level of culture shock may be expected

Comfort Level: Level 4 & 1 - high level of comfort provided in hotels, low level of comfort while camping on the mt.

Tour Cost

Land cost: Call 651.493.8817 for pricing information.

Inclusions: Airport transfers, transportation, translation, park entrance fees, lodging, most meals as outlined in the itinerary, camping gear associated with the climb, guides & porters wages, driver/guide & porter/waitstaff tips, materials associated with the service project.

Exclusions: International airfare, vaccinations, valid passport, VISA obtained upon arrival ($100), some meals as outlined in the itinerary, optional hike in Rhotia Valley, personal gear & equipment associated with the climb.

Additional Spending: $250.00 USD – some meals, souvenirs, beverages/snacks, add’l guide tips & gratuities

Travel Insurance Coverage / Cost: See our links on the sidebar indicated by the red cross.

Rates are determined by age; travel insurance may be facilitated through PIF Adventures.

Single Supplement: all participants must place their request for single rooms at time of registration, additional cost is be determined at the time of booking, PIF cannot guarantee the availability of single rooms.