Climb Kilimanjaro for Kids

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1 Climb Kilimanjaro for Kids k c a P n o i t a m r o f In unlock a child s potential

2 unlock a child s potential a c i r f A f o f o o Climb to the R The roof of Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Rising from the East African plains, the tallest point of the mountain, Uhuru Peak, stands at a frosty 5,895m. From here you can gaze down on the clouds, and up at acres of blue sky. Nothing can match the feeling of watching the sun rise over the African plains from the summit, and is a must for anyone with a sense of adventure! The trek takes you 6 days and you will be walking through a different environment each day from mountain forest to alpine desert!

3 About Us We are a UK registered charity working at the grassroots level in partnership with local communities in the developing world. We improve children s access to healthcare, education and child rights and protection to help them unlock their potential. We currently have projects in India, Morocco, Nepal, Tanzania and the UK with over 600,000 beneficiaries to date. We believe that all children have the right to: Enough food, clean water and shelter A good education and a reliable health service Live without fear of abuse/violence We are able to do this through sustainable funding, obtained with the help of people like you. We believe that if you dedicate your time, energy and enthusiasm towards our cause then we should give you something life-changing and memorable in return. This is where our Challenge Events fit in! Fundraising How does it all work and what support will I get? At Childreach International we know that fundraising can seem challenging, but as the largest UK provider of student Challenge Events we have the experience to help you reach your fundraising target. You will have an experienced Team Leader behind you as well as our award winning fundraising team there to offer support! Throughout the year leading up to your departure, we will make every effort to prepare you and help you reach your target. Your Team Leader will spend their time organising group socials and fundraising events to get you on your feet. In addition to this, after signing up you will need to attend the group inaugural meeting. Your Student Fundraising Manager will attend this session and take you through every aspect of the trip, from fundraising to packing your bag!

4 Itinerary Day 1 Fly from London Meet your group at the airport and board your flight. Day 2 Arrive in Moshi Transfer across the border to your hotel in Moshi. Check in and have your briefing on the trek. Day 3 Project Visit Today you visit a school where you can see first-hand the work that Childreach International is doing. Day 4 Machame Gate After an early breakfast, we will drive to Machame Gate the gateway to Kilimanjaro National Park. Once everyone has signed in, we will begin a slow and steady trek through the rainforest up to Machame Hut at 2980m. Day 5 Shira Hut Starting with an early breakfast, we will make our way to Shira Hut. We will catch glimpses of the peak through the trees as we trek towards Shira Plateau.

5 Day 6 Itinerary Lava Tower Today is an acclimatisation day. We will gain altitude by trekking to Lava Tower before we descend back down in to camp for the night. We will enjoy some stunning views of the Western Breach on the way down. Day 7 Barranco Wall After breakfast, we will scale the Barranco Wall an enjoyable climb. We stop for lunch in the Karanga Valley before continuing up to Barafu Camp, our last stop before the summit! We have an early dinner and get to bed. Day 8 Uhuru Peak 5,895m This is it! We will meet in the mess tent around midnight to do a final checks. With our head torches on, we begin our ascent. The first part of the ascent is through heavy scree all the way up to Stella Point. From here we make a final push up to Uhuru peak where we will be rewarded with a stunning sunrise. Once we ve taken in the views, we begin our descent back down the same path we came up. Day 9 Moshi We will share songs and dances with our guides before setting off on our last day on the mountain. It s a world away from the climate of the summit with chattering monkeys and birds accompanying you. Transfer back to Moshi.

6 Itinerary Days Time to travel This is your time to explore. Most people organise a safari in the hope of seeing the Big Five and take trips down to the bright white beaches of Zanzibar where you can go on excursions, do some fishing or just sit back and relax. You will return back to the UK on day 16. If you do not wish to travel then you are able to book your own flights at a reduced fundraising target. Reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro is one of the greatest achievements of my life and I got to meet some great people along the way. It feels amazing to know what a difference the money we raised will make for the schools in the area. If you get a chance to do it, don't hesitate. Jamie Boult, CK4K Edinburgh participant, 2013 Do I need to be an experienced mountaineer? No! Kilimanjaro is one of the few great mountains in the world where it is possible to reach the summit without any mountaineering skills. Training is recommended, but the vast majority of the ascent is walking, with a short scramble on the final section leading to the summit. Experienced guides will lead you all the way and porters will be on hand to help with your bags. You ll need a good pair of boots, warm clothes and a lot of determination. Once you ve got that, you ll be on the summit in no time!

7 What are the costs? Your fundraising target is 2,650* This will include: Return flight from London All overseas transfers All costs associated with climbing Kilimanjaro, including national park fees and hotels All meals on the trip The services of professional guides, porters and chefs Services of an English speaking representative in Tanzania A visit to one of our projects to see how your fundraising will help improve the lives of vulnerable children worldwide All accommodation as detailed in the itinerary A Certificate of Achievement *If you want to book your own flights then you will have a fundraising target of 1,950 Out of this fundraising target, at least 55% will come directly to Childreach International. Participants must ensure that your donors are aware that some of the money will be used to meet costs. Are there other costs? There are a few additional costs which you will need to meet: Tips and gratuities for local staff Kenyan transit visas Tanzanian tourist visa Personal expenses and clothing Meals not specified in the itinerary Recommended vaccinations/ anti-malarial medication Any additional personal travel Personal travel insurance policy Please note that there is a non-refundable initial registration fee of 195 that is supplementary to your fundraising. This has been put in place to ensure your commitment to the event and to cover administrative costs of running the event.

8 Safety Standards ATOL License Childreach International is acting as agent for Travelpack Marketing and Leisure Services Ltd (ATOL No: 2866). All the flight-inclusive tours offered are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to BS 8848 Childreach International takes every possible step to ensure that whether you are donating to us, going on one of our challenges or participating in a Futurebuild or Big Build, we will ensure that safety and responsibility are our primary concern. Monitoring and evaluating the processes that guarantee this promise are completed with strict adhesion to industry standards. Every year, Childreach International completes an operational self-assessment of all its programmes that involve overseas travel. The assessment process follows the BS 8848 standard and is moderated via external consultation.

9 How can I get involved? To get involved visit our website: Sign up to your event under Get involved and Choose your challenge OR look out for us around your university campus and come along to one of our information meetings at the start of term Go on! Challenge Yourself!

10 Contact us For further information please contact the Student Engagement Team: Charity number: