Climb Kilimanjaro - Machame - Teenage Cancer Trust · This fully-inclusive adventure climbing Mount Kilimanjaro will begin as soon as you register! You will receive a challenge pack

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Teenage Cancer Trust on Kilimanjaro

trip highlights● Trek through the lush rainforest vegetation● Traverse 6 different climatic zones● Take on world’s highest free standing mountain● Experience 6 days of trekking● 5 nights of camping● Reach Africa’s highest point at 5895 m

● Activity: Trekking● Location: Kilimanjaro● Duration: 10 days / 6 days trekking on Kilimanjaro● Difficulty: Tough● Distance: 78 km● Group size: 15 -25

Action Challenge have been leading inspirational team adventures across the world for individuals, private groups,charities and corporate clients since 1999. Our trips enable people to experience the world’s most exhilarating locations,often in aid of charity. At the heart of every challenge is team spirit and fulfilment; together we take on once-in-a-lifetimeadventures, achieve formidable goals and forge friendships for life.

Climbing Kilimanjaro is more than just a trekking challenge. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, which willleave you with long lasting memories.

The beautiful Machame Route approaches Kilimanjaro from the south, and the six day trek starts in densetropical rainforest, before passing through some of the mountain’s best features – the Shira Plateau, theinfamous Barranco Wall, and scenic Karanga Valley on the way to the summit. As you make your approachto the roof of Africa, where the summit sits at 5895 metres above sea level - you will be fully supported by aqualified mountain leader, UK doctor and a team of experts to get you safely to the top and back down again!

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at a glance

The two main trekking seasons and theoptimum times to climb Kilimanjaro arefrom the end of December to March andJune to October. It should be about 25-30°C at the foot of the mountain and thetemperature will decrease byapproximately 1°C every 200m we climb.Mountainous weather is alwaysunpredictable, so ensure that you are fullyprepared for all eventualities.

This fully-inclusive adventure climbing Mount Kilimanjaro will begin as soon as youregister! You will receive a challenge pack including a training guide, kit list anddiscounts for all the essentials you may need. Teenage Cancer Trust will also get intouch with you about fundraising for your trip. We offer pre-challenge briefings andtraining weekends in the UK, where you can meet our trek leaders, members of yourgroup and others taking part in challenges around the world.

On the day of departure you meet your group and Action Challenge leader at the airportin London. Whether you’re joining the challenge on your own or with others, you willinstantly be made to feel welcome. As a team we will board our flight to Kilimanjaroairport, ready to take on the trekking adventure of a lifetime!

introduction

brief itineraryDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5

Departure from the UKMoshiMachame CampShira CampBarranco Camp

what’s included

Why not stay on after the challenge andexplore some more of Tanzania’shighlights?

Extensions include:● 2.5 or 5 day safari● Relax on Zanzibar’s white beaches

Please email us for more information

21st to 30th October 2016

£399 registration fee + commitment toraise £3,900 for a chosen charity.

At least 80% of this fundraising is due tobe with the charity 10 weeks prior todeparture, with the remaining 20% duebefore you depart.

· International flights· Action Challenge trek leader· Full support team, including local guides· UK medic· All accommodation· All meals, except in free time· Airline taxes· Treated drinking water· All transfers in local vehicles· Park entrance fees· Celebration dinner· Invitation to a challenge briefing in London· Discounted training weekends in the Peak District, Snowdonia & Brecon Beacons· Fitness and training guide· Discounts from UK retailers· Reduced rates at Nomad Travel Clinics and Masta Health

+44 (0) 207 609 6695 www.act ionchal lenge.com events@actionchal lenge.com

Climbing Kilimanjaro is a toughchallenge, but one that is very achievablewith the correct training. You will betrekking up hill for an average of 5-7hours a day, increasing to 12-14 hourson summit day.

Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9Day 10

Barafu CampSummit DayMoshiFree morning in MoshiArrive home in the UK

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Breakfasts each morning will be in camp.Lunches will be en-route and eveningmeals will be freshly prepared in camp intime for your arrival. All meals will beprovided,except in free time.

All meals are full of carbohydrates, proteinand nutrients to keep us well fuelled forour hikes.the climb.We can cater for all dietary requirementsif informed in advance.

● Two nights in a hotel● Five nights camping● Two nights in flight

All accommodation is on a twin/triple-share, single-sex basis and we will pairyou with someone of a similar age, wherepossible.

If you wish to share a room with someoneyou are travelling with, please specify this.

itinerary

DAY 1 - Departure from the UK

DAY 2 - Moshi

On arrival we are transferred to our hotel near the town of Moshi, where there is awelcome meal and a briefing on the challenge ahead.

Meals: B, L, D Accom: Hotel

DAY 3 - Machame Camp

After a good breakfast we make the ½ hour road transfer to the Machame Gate andstart trekking through the lush vegetation of the rainforest. In the afternoon we reach thecamp, enjoy dinner and settle down to our first night under canvas.

Meals: B, L, D Accom: Tent Time Trekking: 5-6 hours

DAY 4 - Shira Camp

Our route takes us through ever changing scenery as there is a steep ascent up throughheather and moorland to the Shira Plateau. We continue across the plateau to our campfor the evening to relax and enjoy the fabulous views.


If you decide that you would like to haveyour own room on the challenge, we canaccommodate this in the majority ofplaces.


• Insurance - approximately £60 • Vaccinations - up-to-date on boosters. • .Tips for local staff - recommendedamount £30 • Airline fuel surcharge / supplement as

applied by airlines. Please note thatthis is capped at a maximum of £150

DAY 5 - Barranco Camp

Trekking east across beautiful barren moonlike landscape, reaching the Lava Tower,with a stop for lunch, then descend through the surrounding ravines to our camp bylate afternoon. The descent aids the acclimatisation process and allows our bodies toadjust to the ever changing altitude.


DAY 6 - Barafu Camp

Leaving camp early for a short climb and scramble over the volcanic rock to the Bar-ranco Wall. From here we have fantastic views over to Barafu. For the rest of the daywe make the steady climb to our camp positioned on a ridge overlooking the southeast valley.


After meeting in the airport whe take an overnight flight to Kilimanjaro Airport.

Meals: N/A Accom: In Flight


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A kit list will be sent to you on receipt ofregistration. Many everyday items can beused on this challenge, and we offer a kithire service to keep costs down.

DAY 7 - Summit day

Awaking just before midnight, we climb for about 6 hours, with the steepest and mostdemanding part of the route by torchlight, to reach Stella Point at the crater rim. Then,our final traverse to Uhuru Peak, the highest point on the African Continent, at 5895m.The morning sunlight gives us spectacular views across the plains below and of MountMeru in the distance. After a tough descent to Barafu camp, we stop for a well-earnedbreakfast, before continuing on to Millennium Camp.


If you are planning on travelling toTanzania before the challenge or wish toorganise your own flights, we do offer aland only option, with a significantdiscount off the trip price. You will berequired to meet your group at the hotelon day two of the itinerary.


• Alcoholic drinks • Drinks and food outside of meals, otherthan water • Personal kit / equipment • Airline fuel surcharge / supplement asapplied by airlines. Please note that this iscapped at a maximum of £150.

DAY 8 - Moshi

After breakfast we continue the descent back through the rainforest to the Mweka Gate.A short transfer by bus takes us to Moshi, where we have the afternoon free beforecelebrating our fantastic achievement with a celebratory dinner.

Meals: B, L, D Accom: Hotel Time Trekking: 5-6 hours


We run a number of training weekendsthroughout the year in the Peak District,Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia. Theseare fully-inclusive - 2 night’saccommodation and all meals. We alsoorganise training days in London and theNorth and South downs. On both, you willget the chance to meet our mountainleaders and test out your kit and fitness!

You will also receive an invite to achallenge briefing in central London.

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DAY 9 - A free morning in Moshi

Today you have some free time to explore the local area before boardingour flight back to the UK.

Meals: B, L, D Accom: In Flight

DAY 10 - Arrive home in the UK

ATOL is a scheme that protects you from losing money or beingstranded abroad if your travel company collapses. Action Challengeis 100% ATOL bonded, which provides you with full financialprotection. On receipt of your registration fee, you will receive anATOL certificate explaining your protection.

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Climb Kilimanjaro - Machame - Teenage Cancer Trust · This fully-inclusive adventure climbing Mount Kilimanjaro will begin as soon as you register! You will receive a challenge pack