Description

The permanently snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain reaching a lofty 5895m. There is no technical climbing required to conquer this mighty peak, just a good level of fitness and some exceptional determination. The views and sense of achievement as you reach the summit are not to be missed on a gap year to Tanzania.

Travel Types

• Camping
• Ecology
• Geology
• Hiking
• Mountaineering
• Trekking

Qualifications

No qualifications are needed but this is an intensive trek for any gap year traveller, with walking of 6 hours per day and a gruelling 12 hours on summit day. The rewards for your efforts are stupendous as you reach the summit of Africa's highest peak making this a very special achievement on your gap year trip. You need to be physically fit, own good comfortable walking boots and enjoy the outdoors. Altitude sickness may be experienced and makes the trek more challenging. Maximum altitude is 5895m.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

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Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing

Program Fees Include:

Accommodation: You will camp in two man tents.
Travel: You walk with your own day sack porters carry your main luggage and camp provisions.
Food: A cook travels with you and prepares three good meals a day for you. Energy snacks and safe drinking water are also provided. Bring your own water bottle.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview

Post Services Include

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

GapGuru's Mission Statement

GapGuru is a gap year specialist offering a wide range of exciting volunteer projects, travel programs and gap year internships across Asia, Africa, South America & Europe. We are committed to providing unique programs and unrivaled customer service that helps you to make the most of your gap year abroad.