AustrAliAn Youth ClimAte CoAlition
Australian Youth Climate Coalition Kilimanjaro Challenge 2014 5–19 July 2014
Highlights • F eel the elation of standing on top of the world’s highest freestanding mountain, knowing that you’ve taken action against climate change. • T rek for seven days through rainforests, ice fields and alpine meadows as you challenge yourself on every level. o your bit to help conservation efforts in Tanzania • D when you take part in tree planting and education projects with TAYEN, a youth-led non-profit environmental organisation. • S pot zebra, elephants, giraffe and more when you set off on an exhilarating visit to Tarangire National Park.
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What is this adventure? Standing at 5,895m above sea level, Mount Kilimanjaro is an inspiring sight. You will never forget the moment you first see it, soaring high above the farmlands of Tanzania, and nothing can compare to the sense of accomplishment that comes with reaching the top. It truly is a once-in-alifetime experience. This adventure begins in Morogoro, at the foot of the beautiful Uluguru Mountains. You will spend two days assisting with conservation projects such as tree-planting, and have the chance to stretch your legs on a short hike in the Ulugurus. Then, following the lesser-travelled Rongai Route to the top of Kilimanjaro, you will trek for seven days through five climatic zones, a chance to acclimatise and make the most of the incredible scenery. You’ll camp out in the shadow of glaciers, enjoy the camaraderie of a small, committed group of fellow trekkers, and do it all for a great cause – to take action against climate change. After the climb, come back down to earth and experience a taste of the incredible National Parks in Tanzania, with a one-day safari to the Tarangire.
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Australian Youth Climate Coalition Kilimanjaro Challenge 2014 5–19 July 2014
Trip Notes Inspired Travel will make the bookings for this adventure. Local ground operators will conduct the adventure and international airlines will fly you to and from the adventure. All travel payments should be made directly to Inspired Travel. Key B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
Day 1, Friday 5 July 2014 Depart Australia This is it! You have met your fundraising target and trained hard. Board your flight for the adventure of a lifetime.
Day 2, Saturday 6 July 2014 Arrive in Tanzania On arrival at Dar es Salaam Airport, you will be met and transferred to Morogoro, your base for participating in local conservation projects. This laid-back city lies at the foot of the Uluguru Mountains, surrounded by rich agricultural lands. The drive will take around three hours, so sit back and enjoy the lush rural scenery. On arrival in Morogoro, check in to your hotel and spend the afternoon relaxing. Tonight you will enjoy a welcome meal to celebrate your arrival in Tanzania. Meals: D
Day 3, Sunday 7 July 2014 TAYEN Project Tanzania Youth Environmental Network (TAYEN) is a youth-led non-profit organisation that promotes the participation of young people in environmental conservation activities in Tanzania. Programs include school conservation education, tree nursery development, tree planting campaigns, climate change education, waste management education and promotion of domestic tourism. Deforestation is an ongoing problem in Tanzania, and today you will assist with a tree-planting program near Morogoro, a chance to get your hands dirty and do your bit for the planet. Meals: B, L, D
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Australian Youth Climate Coalition Kilimanjaro Challenge 2014 5–19 July 2014
Day 4, Monday 8 July 2014 TAYEN Project
Day 6, Wednesday 10 July 2014 Simba Camp
Spend another day in the Morogoro area helping out with some of TAYEN’s conservation efforts. There may also be time to take a short hike in the Uluguru Mountains, a chance to discover some of the natural delights of this beautiful region, and stretch your legs ahead of your Kilimanjaro Trek. Only two days to go now!
This is it; this is where everything you’ve worked towards starts to become a reality as the trek begins! After breakfast, you will meet with your porters and guides and transfer to Rongai Gate for registration. Our walk today begins in the village of Nale Moru (1,950m). We set off on a small path that winds its way through cornfields before entering pine forest, home to a variety of wildlife including the beautiful Kilimanjaro Colobus monkey. A gradual ascent through attractive forest brings us to the edge of the moorland zone. Tonight will be your first night camping on the mountain.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5, Tuesday 9 July 2014 Fly to Kilimanjaro Airport This morning, return to Dar es Salaam and fly to Kilimanjaro Airport, where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to rest up for the big climb ahead! You will be able to leave your normal travelling bag and any excess luggage at the hotel to be collected upon your return. In the evening before dinner there will be a briefing on the trek.
From Nale Moru to Simba Camp we climb to 2,600m on a 3-4 hour trek. Meals: B, L, D
Meals: B, L, D
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Australian Youth Climate Coalition Kilimanjaro Challenge 2014 5–19 July 2014
Day 7, Thursday 11 July 2014 Kikelewa Camp
Day 8, Friday 12 July 2014 Mawenzi Tarn
In the morning, we start off on a steep climb to reach ‘Second Cave’ (3,450m). Here we are rewarded with superb views of Kibo and the eastern icefields of the crater rim. After lunch we continue on through the moorland towards the jagged Mawenzi peaks, before setting up camp near Kikelewa Caves.
Today’s walk is shorter than yesterday but involves some steep sections as we climb to Mawenzi Tarn, the only permanent mountain lake on Kilimanjaro. We begin with a short but steep climb through grassy fields that offer stunning views in every direction. We leave the vegetation zone behind us and arrive at our campsite at Mawenzi Tarn, nestled beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi.
From Simba Camp to Kikelewa Caves we climb to 3,800m on a 7-9 hour trek. Meals: B, L, D
From Kikelewa Caves to Mawenzi Tarn we climb to 4,330m on a 3-4 hour trek. Meals: B, L, D
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Australian Youth Climate Coalition Kilimanjaro Challenge 2014 5–19 July 2014
Day 9, Saturday 13 July 2014 Mawenzi Tarn - Acclimatisation This is our acclimatisation day. To maximise your chances of making it to the summit we will combine some brief walks with plenty of rest. Meals: B, L, D
Day 10, Sunday 14 July 2014 Kibo Camp Today we will trek across the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo, a sparse moon-like landscape scattered with rocks. After arriving at Kibo, Kilimanjaro base camp, we have time to rest in preparation for the final summit ascent. From Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Camp we climb to 4,730m on a 4-5 hour trek. Meals: B, L, D
Day 11, Monday 15 July 2014 Summit and Horombo Camp We wake at midnight and begin our summit trek under the stars, navigating the narrow switchback trail by torchlight. Be prepared for a challenge – the climb to Gilman’s Point (5,685m) is slow-going and the most difficult of the entire journey, but the sight of the sun rising over Mawenzi will make it all worthwhile. From here we continue to the highest point in Africa, Uhuru Peak (5,895m), a three-hour round trip along the crater rim affording views of the crater, ice cliffs, and the plains of East Africa beyond. With time to pause at the summit, take photos and reflect on our achievements, we will then descend to Kibo for lunch. With your summit experience providing momentum, you will commence your trek to your final campsite at Horombo (3,720m). From Kibo Camp to Uhuru Peak we climb to 5,895m on a 7-9 hour trek. The descent to Horombo at 3,720m will take another 5-6 hours. Meals: B, L, D
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Australian Youth Climate Coalition Kilimanjaro Challenge 2014 5–19 July 2014
Day 12, Tuesday 16 July 2014 Final day trekking and return to your hotel On this final day we continue our descent through alpine meadows to Mandara Hut (2,700m) before making our way through lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu. From here you are transferred back to your hotel. From Horombu to Marangu we descend to 1,700m on a 5-7 hour trek. Meals: B, L, D
Day 13, Wednesday 17 July 2014 Free day/Safari This morning you will visit Tarangire National Park, the sixth largest national park in Tanzania. The biodiversity of this stunning area is incredible, as you will see for yourself when you embark on a game drive. You can expect to see zebra, giraffe, elephants and wildebeest in addition to less common animals. After lunch you will have time to rest and refresh before transferring to the airport for your victorious journey home. Meals: B, L
Day 14, Thursday 18 July 2014 Transit Travel via Nairobi and Bangkok back to Australia.
Day 15, Friday 19 July 2014 Arrival in Australia Welcome home, exhausted but elated by your recent feats. Congratulations, you have done it!
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Highlights • F eel the elation of standing on top of the world’s highest freestanding mountain, knowing that you’ve taken action against climate change. • T rek for seven days through rainforests, ice fields and alpine meadows as you challenge yourself on every level. o your bit to help conservation efforts in Tanzania • D when you take part in tree planting and education projects with TAYEN, a youth-led non-profit environmental organisation. • S pot zebra, elephants, giraffe and more when you set off on an exhilarating visit to Tarangire National Park.
© Copyright Inspired Adventures 2013. All Rights Reserved.
What is this adventure? Standing at 5,895m above sea level, Mount Kilimanjaro is an inspiring sight. You will never forget the moment you first see it, soaring high above the farmlands of Tanzania, and nothing can compare to the sense of accomplishment that comes with reaching the top. It truly is a once-in-alifetime experience. This adventure begins in Morogoro, at the foot of the beautiful Uluguru Mountains. You will spend two days assisting with conservation projects such as tree-planting, and have the chance to stretch your legs on a short hike in the Ulugurus. Then, following the lesser-travelled Rongai Route to the top of Kilimanjaro, you will trek for seven days through five climatic zones, a chance to acclimatise and make the most of the incredible scenery. You’ll camp out in the shadow of glaciers, enjoy the camaraderie of a small, committed group of fellow trekkers, and do it all for a great cause – to take action against climate change. After the climb, come back down to earth and experience a taste of the incredible National Parks in Tanzania, with a one-day safari to the Tarangire.
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Australian Youth Climate Coalition Kilimanjaro Challenge 2014 5–19 July 2014
Trip Notes Inspired Travel will make the bookings for this adventure. Local ground operators will conduct the adventure and international airlines will fly you to and from the adventure. All travel payments should be made directly to Inspired Travel. Key B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
Day 1, Friday 5 July 2014 Depart Australia This is it! You have met your fundraising target and trained hard. Board your flight for the adventure of a lifetime.
Day 2, Saturday 6 July 2014 Arrive in Tanzania On arrival at Dar es Salaam Airport, you will be met and transferred to Morogoro, your base for participating in local conservation projects. This laid-back city lies at the foot of the Uluguru Mountains, surrounded by rich agricultural lands. The drive will take around three hours, so sit back and enjoy the lush rural scenery. On arrival in Morogoro, check in to your hotel and spend the afternoon relaxing. Tonight you will enjoy a welcome meal to celebrate your arrival in Tanzania. Meals: D
Day 3, Sunday 7 July 2014 TAYEN Project Tanzania Youth Environmental Network (TAYEN) is a youth-led non-profit organisation that promotes the participation of young people in environmental conservation activities in Tanzania. Programs include school conservation education, tree nursery development, tree planting campaigns, climate change education, waste management education and promotion of domestic tourism. Deforestation is an ongoing problem in Tanzania, and today you will assist with a tree-planting program near Morogoro, a chance to get your hands dirty and do your bit for the planet. Meals: B, L, D
© Copyright Inspired Adventures 2013. All Rights Reserved.
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Australian Youth Climate Coalition Kilimanjaro Challenge 2014 5–19 July 2014
Day 4, Monday 8 July 2014 TAYEN Project
Day 6, Wednesday 10 July 2014 Simba Camp
Spend another day in the Morogoro area helping out with some of TAYEN’s conservation efforts. There may also be time to take a short hike in the Uluguru Mountains, a chance to discover some of the natural delights of this beautiful region, and stretch your legs ahead of your Kilimanjaro Trek. Only two days to go now!
This is it; this is where everything you’ve worked towards starts to become a reality as the trek begins! After breakfast, you will meet with your porters and guides and transfer to Rongai Gate for registration. Our walk today begins in the village of Nale Moru (1,950m). We set off on a small path that winds its way through cornfields before entering pine forest, home to a variety of wildlife including the beautiful Kilimanjaro Colobus monkey. A gradual ascent through attractive forest brings us to the edge of the moorland zone. Tonight will be your first night camping on the mountain.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5, Tuesday 9 July 2014 Fly to Kilimanjaro Airport This morning, return to Dar es Salaam and fly to Kilimanjaro Airport, where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to rest up for the big climb ahead! You will be able to leave your normal travelling bag and any excess luggage at the hotel to be collected upon your return. In the evening before dinner there will be a briefing on the trek.
From Nale Moru to Simba Camp we climb to 2,600m on a 3-4 hour trek. Meals: B, L, D
Meals: B, L, D
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Australian Youth Climate Coalition Kilimanjaro Challenge 2014 5–19 July 2014
Day 7, Thursday 11 July 2014 Kikelewa Camp
Day 8, Friday 12 July 2014 Mawenzi Tarn
In the morning, we start off on a steep climb to reach ‘Second Cave’ (3,450m). Here we are rewarded with superb views of Kibo and the eastern icefields of the crater rim. After lunch we continue on through the moorland towards the jagged Mawenzi peaks, before setting up camp near Kikelewa Caves.
Today’s walk is shorter than yesterday but involves some steep sections as we climb to Mawenzi Tarn, the only permanent mountain lake on Kilimanjaro. We begin with a short but steep climb through grassy fields that offer stunning views in every direction. We leave the vegetation zone behind us and arrive at our campsite at Mawenzi Tarn, nestled beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi.
From Simba Camp to Kikelewa Caves we climb to 3,800m on a 7-9 hour trek. Meals: B, L, D
From Kikelewa Caves to Mawenzi Tarn we climb to 4,330m on a 3-4 hour trek. Meals: B, L, D
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Australian Youth Climate Coalition Kilimanjaro Challenge 2014 5–19 July 2014
Day 9, Saturday 13 July 2014 Mawenzi Tarn - Acclimatisation This is our acclimatisation day. To maximise your chances of making it to the summit we will combine some brief walks with plenty of rest. Meals: B, L, D
Day 10, Sunday 14 July 2014 Kibo Camp Today we will trek across the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo, a sparse moon-like landscape scattered with rocks. After arriving at Kibo, Kilimanjaro base camp, we have time to rest in preparation for the final summit ascent. From Mawenzi Tarn to Kibo Camp we climb to 4,730m on a 4-5 hour trek. Meals: B, L, D
Day 11, Monday 15 July 2014 Summit and Horombo Camp We wake at midnight and begin our summit trek under the stars, navigating the narrow switchback trail by torchlight. Be prepared for a challenge – the climb to Gilman’s Point (5,685m) is slow-going and the most difficult of the entire journey, but the sight of the sun rising over Mawenzi will make it all worthwhile. From here we continue to the highest point in Africa, Uhuru Peak (5,895m), a three-hour round trip along the crater rim affording views of the crater, ice cliffs, and the plains of East Africa beyond. With time to pause at the summit, take photos and reflect on our achievements, we will then descend to Kibo for lunch. With your summit experience providing momentum, you will commence your trek to your final campsite at Horombo (3,720m). From Kibo Camp to Uhuru Peak we climb to 5,895m on a 7-9 hour trek. The descent to Horombo at 3,720m will take another 5-6 hours. Meals: B, L, D
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Australian Youth Climate Coalition Kilimanjaro Challenge 2014 5–19 July 2014
Day 12, Tuesday 16 July 2014 Final day trekking and return to your hotel On this final day we continue our descent through alpine meadows to Mandara Hut (2,700m) before making our way through lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu. From here you are transferred back to your hotel. From Horombu to Marangu we descend to 1,700m on a 5-7 hour trek. Meals: B, L, D
Day 13, Wednesday 17 July 2014 Free day/Safari This morning you will visit Tarangire National Park, the sixth largest national park in Tanzania. The biodiversity of this stunning area is incredible, as you will see for yourself when you embark on a game drive. You can expect to see zebra, giraffe, elephants and wildebeest in addition to less common animals. After lunch you will have time to rest and refresh before transferring to the airport for your victorious journey home. Meals: B, L
Day 14, Thursday 18 July 2014 Transit Travel via Nairobi and Bangkok back to Australia.
Day 15, Friday 19 July 2014 Arrival in Australia Welcome home, exhausted but elated by your recent feats. Congratulations, you have done it!
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