Kilimanjaro
Tuition $9,195
Grades
10-12
Days
21
Dates
Activities
Backpack, Community Service, Cultural Immersion, Hike, Mountaineer, Safari
Arrival Location
New York City, NY (JFK)
Departure Location
New York City, NY (JFK)
Service Hours
15
Accommodations
Tent Camping, Backcountry Huts, Hostels, Rustic Cabins
Trip Overview
Embark on the journey to the highest peak in the entire Wilderness Adventures lineup: Kilimanjaro. Standing at 19,341 feet, this trip is designed for the eager students ready to push their limits.
Activity Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the culture and local communities of Eastern Africa
- Safari experience in Serengeti National Park
- Attempt a summit of Kilimanjaro via the Rongai route (6 day backcountry trip)
Itinerary
Begin your big adventure in Arusha, getting to know Tanzania’s culture and environment through a visit to a local coffee farm and artisan workshop and a guided wildlife safari through Serengeti National Park. Then, explore N’Gornogoro Crater and day hike Mount Meru to begin acclimatizing to the altitude.
Community service projects are chosen based on the needs of local communities each year. Throughout this project, you’ll build deep connections with your tripmates and the communities around you, leaving a meaningful contribution behind.
Spend the second half of the trip on the climb of a lifetime: attempt a summit of Kilimanjaro via the six-day Rongai route. After the long journey to the summit, unwind with well-earned time by a waterfall and dinner out in town. You’ll return to the US with endless stories and a genuine lifetime achievement.
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Arrivals in JFK and Group Travel to Kilimanjaro |
| Day 2 | Arrive in Kilimanjaro |
| Day 3 | Visit an Artisian Workshop and Coffee Farm |
| Day 4-5 | Serengeti National Park Wildlife Safari |
| Day 6 | Transfer to N’Gornogoro |
| Day 7 | Visit N’Gorongoro Crater |
| Day 8 | Day Hike Mount Meru |
| Day 9-11 | White Rose Service Project |
| Day 12 | Visit the Heritage Museum and Prep to Climb Kilimanjaro |
| Day 13-18 | Climb the Kilimanjaro via the Rongai Route (6 day backcountry trip) |
| Day 19 | Hike to Waterfall and Kilimanjaro Town Visit |
| Day 20 | Group Travel to JFK |
| Day 21 | Departures |
*Order of activities may vary per session. Please contact us for further details. Alterations are sometimes necessary and unavoidable for the health, safety, well-being, and enjoyment of the students, so itineraries may also change depending on a variety of unpredictable factors. If an activity or area is altered for any reason (absent a force majeure), it will be replaced with a comparable activity or area, conditions permitting. Normal terms and conditions apply to trips with itinerary changes.
Details & Resources
Accommodations
This Trip Includes…
- Frontcountry Camping
- Backcountry Huts
- Hostels
- Rustic Cabins
More Details
We hope that you decide to join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Our enrollment and planning teams are standing by to help answer any questions you may have about our programs.
Trip Price Includes
- Accommodations
- Activities
- Meals
- Group gear
Not Included
- Personal gear and clothing
- Airfare to and form the trip start and end
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