Go. See. Engage.
Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb Package
Offered in partnership with BEYOND ADVENTURES
Experience. Over the past 15 years Young Life has hosted hundreds of friends on this once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Engage. Groups will be hosted by local staff & leaders, spending time alongside ministry outreaches in the heart of Arusha, where Young Life is active and growing today. Personally see where leaders do ministry and witness how they show up in a teenager's life.
Explore. A new country. A different continent. Remote cultures. People and places where God is moving like never before.
Join the Challenge!
One of the world’s seven summits, Mt. Kilimanjaro, called the rooftop of Africa, stands at 19,340 ft. and is the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Previous climbing experience is not a requirement, the climb is not technical.
2023 DATES
June 3 - 13, 2023
June 17 - 27, 2023
July 19 - 29, 2023
August 3 - 17, 2023 (includes Great Migration safari)
*additional dates may be available, please inquire
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport in Arusha, Tanzania. Welcome to Tanzania by Young Life Africa staff & leaders, town tour of Arusha, Check-in to hotel in Arusha for overnight. Dinner together, trip orientation, get settled and rest.
Day 2: Visit local Young Life ministry in Arusha. Packing & preparations for the Climb: team meetings, final gear check, mountain safety briefing with guides. Dinner Together, Rest & Relax, Praise & Worship Together.
Day 3: Early Morning Departure for Mt. Kilimanjaro, base camp @ 6,000 ft. Start hike! Camp overnight at Machame Camp (10,000 ft)
Day 4: Overnight Shira Camp @ 12,500 ft.
Day 5: Overnight Baranco Camp @ 13,100 ft.
Day 6: Overnight Karanga Camp @ 13,500 ft.
Day 7: Overnight Barafu Camp @ 15,400 ft.
Day 8: Summit Climb begins at midnight. Reach the Crater Rim and Peak at Sunrise @ 19,340 ft. Overnight Mweka Camp @ 10,000 ft.
Day 9: Descend Kilimanjaro and reach base camp 12:00pm for a hot lunch at Mweka Gate. Return to hotel in Arusha for warm showers & naps. Celebratory trip banquet dinner, "Say-So" with the Young Life team. Hotel Overnight in Arusha.
Day 10: Morning shopping & farewell lunch at Maasai Pizza Café with YL Team. Evening flight departure from Kilimanjaro Airport home or to your next adventure.
Prices from $6,745.00*
*Register and pay deposit more than 6 months prior to travel to receive early bird pricing of $6,495.
Includes all ground transportation, meals, beverages, acommodations, activities, travel insurance. Cost is per person, double occupancy and subject to change based on dates selected. Special group pricing may be available. Does not include airfare, visas, hiking gear, guide tips and Trip Extensions.
Trip Extensions Available:
World Class Safari: Extend your trip with a 4 or 5 day Safari to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater hosted by knowledgeable local guides and accompanied by Young Life staff and leaders. Inquire for pricing, all levels of accomodations available.
Zanzibar Adventure: Take a short flight from Tanzania to the historic island of Zanzibar, the famous "spice island". Take a guided walk or moto-ride through Stone Town where Arabian and Indian influence is woven into Swahili culture. Snorkel the Nyange reef and take a private tour of a spice farm. Prices vary depending on length of stay.
For more information on Young Life ministry in Tanzania CLICK HERE.
Contact us today!
Tina Atkinson - Expeditions Coordinator: (520) 730-9813 or tatkinson@younglife.org
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