KILIMANJARO 2025
The first part of our Africa 2025 Adventure for All will take you to new heights as we explore Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak! Ascending up the Machame Route, also known as the Whiskey Route, recognized for its steep paths, we will journey through magnificent forests that lead to a ridge through the Moorland Zones and Shira Plateau. Then, we will traverse beneath the glaciated precipices of the Southern Ice Fields to join the Barafu Route to adventure to Mt. Kilimanjaro Summit at 19,341 feet! Don’t worry about carrying your stuff up the mountain top, all you’ll need to carry in your day pack is rain gear, an extra layer of clothes, water and snacks.
If you do not wish to participate in the second portion of our trip that includes a Serengeti safari and visit to local hot springs, but would like more information about how to participate in our Zanzibar beach adventure July 17-20, please email us after you register.
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHTS
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Ascend up Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak
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Trek the Machame Route
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View the Moorland Zones and Shira Plateau
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Travel through the Southern Ice Fields to join the Barafu Route to the Summit at 19,341 feet
July 2nd - 10th, 2025
KILIMANJARO 2025 TRIP REGISTRATION
Deposit for Trip Registration
July 2nd - 10th, 2025
$1,065.00
Deposit Due & Total Price Deposit: $1,065 (33.33% of total trip cost down holds your spot). Total Price: $3,195 6 months prior to the trip’s start date, the remaining balance is due = $2,130. A late fee of 8% will be added to any invoice that is more than 30 days late. If paying via PayPal there will be a 3% service charge.
Airline Tickets — Please check with us before purchasing your airline tickets, to ensure your trip is confirmed, with the minimum number of participants required to operate.
Travel Insurance — To protect your travel investment, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. Please contact us or see details.
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Where are we going?Each year we take trips to: Yellowstone, Zion, and Alaskan National Parks. We hope you'll join us!
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Can my friend(s) come along with me?That might be possible. Get in touch with us, and let's talk. We can walk you and your friend through the process so you can both apply.
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How many kids will be there, and will we all be in one group?Our program has anywhere between 8 to 12 kids.
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If there are multiple groups, can my little brother not be in my group? Please?While we're sure you and your brother are both bound to make tons of new friends and have loads of fun, we're always together as one group.
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How will I make friends?We have tons of group activities and ice-breakers, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to meet your travel buddies!
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How old are all the kids?Kids from the 4th grade to 12th grade can go on these trips.
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What will we do?Generally, we enjoy going for a hike, swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking. There are also plenty of opportunities to learn about geology, wildlife, geothermal, marine life, and history! Additional activities are largely dependent on where we go.
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What will we eat?Standard breakfast food is how we generally start the days, followed by packed picnic-style lunches at midday, and team-cooked dinners in the evening. We pre-order all of our food from the grocery store prior to arrival, taking into account individual dietary needs.
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Can I bring my cellphone? I promise I'll only use it to take pictures!Yes. We don't take away cell phones. Use them to take as many photos as you want. However, service is going to be very limited. Don't come assuming you'll be spending all day texting your friends back home.
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Can we choose our roommate(s)?Yes!
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What should I pack?We encourage you to pack all the standard clothes and toiletries. In addition, we provide a unique pack list for each trip.
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Will we have electricity?That depends on where we are staying on any given day. Many places provide electricity, but not all of them.
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Will I be able to take showers and blow dry my hair?Showers will be available. Blow drying you hair will be possible in the locations where we have electricity.
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Is there a swimming pool?There are no pools, but there's a chance to take a dip in most of the places we go. Splashing around in nature's waters is better than those "concrete ponds" anyway!
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My school requires volunteer hours. If I help out, can I count some of my time towards meeting that requirement?Certainly. Let's talk about that to be sure we meet all your school requirements ahead of the trip!
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What if I get my period? Will there be access to a store to buy those kind of supplies?In Yellowstone and Zion National Park, there will be access to a store. When there are girls attending, we will always have a female chaperone carrying extra supplies as well.
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OUR FULL PACKING LIST
Lodging and accommodations
Qualified guides and mountain crew including cooks, porters, waiters
National park fees and entry fees on mountain
Tent and sleeping mattress
All meals in-country and boiled water on the mountain
Cutlery, crockery, eating utensils
First aid kit, emergency oxygen and pulse oximeter
Mess tent for dining, mini camping chairs, tables and candles
Private portable group restroom while on Mount Kilimanjaro
