We can take between 20 and 60 trekkers on this trip, but would expect a group size of 30-40.

Trekking Kilimanjaro is all about endurance rather than speed. You'll be waking up early in the mornings and trekking for long distances each day so ensuring that you have a good level of fitness before you depart is key. Sticking to our training plan will really pay off. The best form of preparation is to walk for good lengths of time on undulating terrain, and where possible to follow this up with a similar length trek the next day. It is important that you train with the walking boots that you will be using on the trek itself and with your day pack on your back.

You will need to be 18 prior to the departure of the trip.  If you are over 65, the only additional requirement is that you provide a medical certificate from your doctor confirming that you are fit and healthy to participate in the challenge.

In order to cover the cost of your place, you will need to individually raise the target. We do encourage teams to sign up, but each individual team member will be required to hit the overall target. 

Before the trip 

We will support you with both challenges of raising your sponsorship money and your training. We provide fundraising support, sponsor forms and publicity tips.

Our training plan will help you achieve the level of fitness you'll need and we'll keep in touch regularly to hear how you are getting on. We also organise a pre-event information session which is a great opportunity to find out more about the challenge, meet fellow participants and share tips on fundraising and training.

On the trip 

You will be travelling with a UK mountain leader, experienced guides, porters and support staff, and a UK doctor will be with you throughout the journey. Your luggage will be transported each day by our incredible team of porters as you trek, so you therefore cannot access your main packs during the day and will need to make sure that you carry a day-pack containing extra layers, waterproof, sun-cream, hat, camera, water and so on.

You will need to ensure that you have the vaccinations required for this trip prior to travel. You can find some guidance and information on the Fit for Travel NHS website. Always consult your local GP or travel clinic for the latest health advice, as they are aware of any updates in World Health Travel requirements.

Your luggage, food, water and equipment is transported for you from one night stop to the next. Where road access is not possible, this will be transported by our incredible team of porters.

Space is limited and hard sided luggage is not suitable, so it is essential that your kit is packed in a soft bag, rucksack or expedition kitbag. You should also bring a daypack to carry items needed during the day as you will not have access to your main luggage until the evening. 

As part of your booking conditions, it is compulsory that you ensure you have adequate travel insurance to cover you for trekking.

You must let the tour operator have your insurance details by at least eight weeks before the departure date. Do also make sure you declare any pre-existing conditions otherwise your insurance company will not pay up should you need to make a claim.

You will camp in two-person tents; these are usually expedition-style i.e. sleeping room only. Camps are usually simple, in remote locations with great views! There will be communal dining areas, usually with table and chairs/stools, and toilet tents. 

At the start and end of the trek you'll stay in a hotel with en-suite facilities, on a twin-share basis. If you are travelling alone, you will be paired up with someone of the same sex and similar age.

The food provided is plentiful, often local in style and freshly cooked. Sometimes you will enjoy a buffet-style lunch stop, other times in might be packed lunches. Dinners will be prepared at camp each evening. 

Being vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free or having other dietary requirements is usually not a problem provided you let us know well in advance. Please do not expect the variety you would have at home as in some regions certain foods are hard to access. 

Bring enough snacks to keep you going each day - around 3 - 4 tasty treats a day. We recommend a combination of slow and fast release snacks such as cereal bars (e.g. Tracker), flapjacks, salted nuts and packets of sweets.