Taking our knowledge from 15 years travelling, volunteering and living in East Africa, Adventure Out Loud has created this adventure to help you trek to the Roof of Africa, Mt Kilimanjaro, whilst making a difference in the world by sponsoring disadvantaged students through school.
This is our most exciting African trekking adventure, and we can't wait for you to experience it! If you have any questions, why not book a free consultation with one of our African experts?
Do you have what it takes to tackle the Highest Free-Standing Mountain in the World?
Since 2015, we've helped 98% of our adventurers SAFELY summit Kilimanjaro and we'd love to help you do the same. With sheer cliff faces, giant towering glaciers and endless panoramic views, Kilimanjaro is a trekkers holy grail. Reaching Kilimanjaro’s highest point is an extreme challenge. Battling multiple long days trekking, freezing conditions and high altitudes, trekkers must leave their comfort zones and push themselves to the limit.
There may be blisters and tears, but as you stand on top of the “Roof of Africa”, watching the sun rise over Africa’s endless savannahs, you’ll feel a sense of “Freedom”, at one with yourself and with nature, and the euphoria of success.
With challenging treks, stunning scenery and 5 different ecosystems, it is no wonder Kilimanjaro has been voted “Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction” for the past 3 consecutive years. Here's a sneak peak of what you can expect...
During this adventure, you will be trekking the Lemosho Route over 8 days to give you the best chance to acclimatise and reach the summit. More details can be found in the day by day itinerary.
Kilimanjaro is a challenging trek...
Kilimanjaro is a trek which will appeal to those wanting to push themselves. You will need to be undertaking a regular exercise program, have a good level of fitness and be up for a challenge. Most days you will be trekking up to 10km over 4 - 6 hours, which is challenging at high altitudes. On summit night, you will be trekking for up to 10 - 12 hours at extreme altitude, approximately 6 - 7 hours of this trekking will be in the dark. Trekking each day is at a very slow pace on rocky marked trails, with some steep inclines and declines. Treks involve carrying a day pack weighing up to 6 - 10kg in variable weather conditions. Experienced guides are with you each day.
A note about fitness & preparation:
A regular fitness program that involves at least 3 to 4 sessions per week of aerobic activity, along with hill walking with a pack and trekking on uneven surfaces is recommended.
Most people who can comfortably complete 1 hour of continuous, high-intensity exercise at least 3 times each week will be fit enough to trek Kilimanjaro. Most sections of the track are not extremely difficult and none require technical gear or climbing experience. What makes Kilimanjaro challenging is altitude. If this track was at sea level, most people would comfortably finish it. Given we reach altitudes of almost 6,000m, no matter how fit you are, you will find this trek challenging, and we highly recommend you physically and mentally prepare for this adventure - more in our info pack under training.
The far bigger challenge on Kilimanjaro is giving your body enough time to acclimatise so you can safely continue to ascend. This is where our team of high-altitude experts make a huge difference. We will push you to the absolute limit and our team will go above and beyond to help you reach your goal. We will not however risk your safety or life to summit a mountain. That is why we monitor your heart rate & oxygen stats 2 - 3 times a day, we carry an emergency oxygen tank, we only offer 7 or more day treks and we have an absolute safety over summit policy.
Kilimanjaro will be one of the hardest but most rewarding experiences of your life. Take the first step to standing on the Roof of Africa by EXPRESSING INTEREST below.
Immerse into the amazing School of St Jude. Take a tour of the school, meet the students, join an art or music class and visit the home of a bright young student (if you sponsor this will be your sponsor student - more info about how to sponsor under Tasks). This is a heart-warming experience that will immerse you into Tanzanian culture, allowing you to learn a little Swahili and sample some local foods. It is also a fantastic way for you to see the impact you are making simply by travelling with Adventure Out Loud, who donate 50% of our profits to keep disadvantaged children in school.
More about the School of St Jude:
Founded by Australian Gemma Sisia in 2002, St Jude has grown into one of the most respected schools in Tanzania. With a mission to fight poverty through education, St Jude achieves their objectives by providing a high-quality, free education for 1,800 disadvantaged Tanzanian students. To receive a scholarship at St Jude, you must be both bright and disadvantaged (i.e. living below the poverty line, etc), and to keep your scholarship you must maintain a grade point average of a B. St Jude have adopted these strict conditions as a way of inspiring their students to achieve greatness, with many aiming to be Tanzania's next doctors, lawyers, politicians, etc.
This approach is clearly working because St Jude has a number of students on full scholarships to prestigious universities in America and around the world. Most recently, a survey of families of St Jude high school graduates, found that more than 80% of these families were no longer living in poverty.
St Jude is very close to our heart and in many ways, it is the time that our founder, Nate, spent volunteered at St Jude (from 2013 – 2015) that greatly influenced Nate's passion for keeping disadvantaged children in school and inspired him to start Adventure Out Loud as a catalyst for making a difference in the world through adventure travel.
Notes:
Adventure Out Loud donate 50% of our profits to keep disadvantaged children in school. This means that by travelling with us, you are making a huge impact on the fight against poverty.
If you want to also personally sponsor a student through school, sponsorship costs as little as $20/week and is tax deductible in Australia (more details & instructions under Tasks once you register). This is highly recommended, and as part of your adventure, we will take you to meet your sponsor student and their family so you can see first-hand the impact that you are making. Watch this video to find out more about how you can make a difference during your adventure and what past sponsors have to say...
Package accommodation is twin share. If you would like to upgrade to your own room for this adventure, please select this option. Upgrade includes:
Tanzania 
