Description

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 it as an open challenge to meet other likeminded trekkers or as a private bespoke group challenge.

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 Marangu Route to the summit of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, you will be guaranteed the best chance of successfully reaching the summit.

After taking an acclimatisation day in addition to the normal trekking route, giving extra time for acclimatisation, you will eventually climb to the 5,895m Uhuru peak at dawn to enjoy one of the most amazing sights on earth.

Highlights

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 preparing 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!

Travel Types

• Hiking
• Tours
• Trekking
• Vacation Packages
• Volunteering
• Camping

Qualifications

This is an open challenge, open to any individuals or groups alike. Bespoke groups trips also possible on other dates - please get in touch.

No specific skills, education or certifications are necessary - just a desire to do something different and make a difference. However, as several days will be spent hiking at extreme altitude, which is an extreme physical challenge, an excellent level of fitness and physical ability is required.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

4000 USD approx

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• International travel
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Flight from London included (excluding tax): program available at a discount for those who do not require flights. Accommodation is hotel-based (3*+). All food and guides are also included.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Anyone with a very good level of fitness can be eligible: Our challenges are for anyone who wants to use their time to have a great time and do something positive, altruistic and with a meaningful purpose.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 days

Different Travel's Mission Statement

We are a volunteer and adventure travel and tourism group specialist, set up in the wake of the Asian Tsunami on 26th December 2004, offering bespoke group challenges and volunteer opportunities to work alongside local people on international development projects abroad combined with responsible travel and great accommodation. We make sure we work to meet the needs of the communities who welcome us into their world - and at the same time offer our travellers amazing experiences which will stay with them a lifetime.

Year Founded

2004