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KILIMANJARO TREK 2020 CHANGING LIVES THROUGH LIFE-CHANGING EVENTS
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KILIMANJARO TREK 2020
CHANGING LIVES THROUGHLIFE-CHANGING EVENTS
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Siobhan DillonCo-Founder
Completed challenges includetrekking the Great Wall of China, thePeru Trek, the Petra Trek, taking onthe London to Paris Cycle and theLondon to Brighton Cycle (to name afew!)
Dominic CarolanCo-Founder
Took on the Three Peaks Challenge,London to Amsterdam Cycle, Paris toGeneva Cycle, Vietnam Cycle, Northand South Downs way and manymore!
ABOUT THE CHALLENGE…
ATOL:All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays in this brochure 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
Dates24th September – 4th October 2020
No. of days11 days (10 nights)
Registration FeeSecure your place on this challenge with a registration fee of £499.(1)
Funding optionsCharity Fundraiser: Pledge to raise a minimum sponsorship amount of £4,990.(2)
orSelf-funder: Choose to pay the tour costs of £2,495 yourself.(3)
Reserve your space on the trek at www.skylineevents.co.uk.
Notes:1. The registration fee is non-refundable. 2. All fundraising incurs costs. The tour costs are 50% of the minimumsponsorship level. The first 80% of this minimum sponsorship is due 12 weeks before the event. 3. Those whoself-fund their place will receive an invoice for the tour costs 14 weeks before the event.
Skyline Events and the charity act as agents for Skyline Tour Operations Ltd. (ATOL protected 10069)
Dear Adventurer,
Thank you for taking a peek into the world of Skyline’s events!
We welcome you to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro with us. Standing at 19,341ft, it’s the highest mountain inAfrica and truly is the challenge of a lifetime! Test their endurance as you take on this 11 day trek andexperience some of the most dramatic mountainous landscapes on earth.
We look forward to welcoming you on the challenge of a lifetime!
Siobhan & Dominic
everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it.Please see our booking conditions for further information or for moreinformation about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to:www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate. Skyline Tour Operations Ltd – ATOLNumber 10069
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“To reach the summit of Kilimanjaro, the Roof of Africa,was an incredible feeling but the journey up the mountainwas spectacular too. The route takes you throughrainforest, across moorland and through alpine desert withthe peak of Kilimanjaro, Uhuru, looming above you formost of it.“
Hannah’s Top TipsLike any challenge, this trek will take you out of yourcomfort zone but is sure to be an experience you neverforget!
Travel with an open mind – you’re about to spend 11days with a group of people you probably don’t knowand taking on a completely new challenge. Embrace it,support each other and you’ll come back to the UKwith firm friends for life having accomplished a hugeachievement!
Packing a few home comforts will make all thedifference, be it biscuits, sweets or some squash toliven up your water.
Separate your clothes and toiletries into differentdry bags, not only will this ensure your items don’t getwet but it will also make finding things quicker duringyour trek! You should only pack what you need in yourday bag to keep it as light as possible!
SupportFrom the moment you sign onto the challenge to thetrip itself, we’ll be with you every step of the way.You’ll have your own dedicated Event Coordinator inthe office who will be on hand to help with anythingfrom providing flight details to discussing fundraisingideas and what to pack. On the challenge itself you’ll beaccompanied by an experienced Skyline Leader andUK Doctor as well as our local guides who will worktirelessly to get you safely to the summit of MountKilimanjaro!
Exploring TanzaniaYou may wish to extend your time in Tanzania afterthe trek to explore more of this fascinating country.For a nominal admin fee you can extend your flightsand choose to enjoy a safari in Tarangire National Parkand the Ngorongoro Crater or a relax on the beach inZanzibar
Interested?Head to www.skylineevents.co.uk or call us on 0207424 5511 to book your place on this challenge of alifetime.
Hannah, Skyline’s International Product Manager, got to tickconquering Mount Kilimanjaro off her bucket list and it has fuelled herpassion for travel and exploring! Here she shares her trip tips…
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HANNAH’S GUIDE TO KILIMANJARO!
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Day 1 Depart from LondonDepart London for Tanzania.
Day 2 Arrive into Kilimanjaro airportUpon our arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport wemake our way to tonight’s hotel where we’ll receive abriefing and chance to prepare for the challenge ahead.Overnight hotel
Day 3 Start of the trek to Machame Camp Our challenge starts today at Machame Gate (1,743m),the beginning of our route up the mountain. We start at asteady pace through the lush rainforest giving us thechance to spot some of the colourful birds and wildlifewho call this area of the mountain home. Our campsitetonight is Machame Camp at 3,100m. Overnight camping.Trekking time approx. 5-7 hours
Day 4 Machame Camp to Shira Caves CampAfter our first night under canvas we wake early for ahearty breakfast before we set off for our second daytrekking. We leave the rainforest today and entermoorland plains scattered with rocks and heather. Don’tforget to look behind you where across the plains MountMeru looms in the distance! Our camp tonight is by ShiraCaves and sits at 3,840m. Overnight camping. Trekkingtime approx. 4-6 hours
Day 5 Shira Caves Camp to Barranco Camp We leave camp behind us this morning and head east forour ascent to the Lava Tower at 4,600m. This is greatacclimatization as we walk to a much higher altitude thanwe will be sleeping today letting our bodies slowly adjust.The scenery dramatically changes as we head into theBarranco Valley where we are met by huge senecioplants before we set sight upon our camp set at 3,900m.Overnight camping. Trekking time approx. 6-7 hours
Day 6 Barranco Camp to Karanga CampOur challenge this morning is the Barranco Wall whichwe can see from camp. The path to the top is steep but weare rewarded with stunning views across Karanga Valley,where will camp tonight at 4,040m. After lunch at campthere is the opportunity for a light walk with even more
fantastic views of the stunning glacial valleys. Overnight camping. Trekking time approx. 4-5 hours
Day 7 Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp Today is another shorter walking day as we ascend toBarafu camp at 4,680m. This morning’s walk is a short butsteep uphill climb across barren landscapes with lots ofboulders and rocks. Tonight we will have the chance torest and take in Kilimanjaro’s neighbouring peaks beforeour final push to the summit tomorrow! Overnightcamping. Trekking time approx. 4-5 hours
Day 8 Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Millennium Camp Our trek this morning begins very early and we ascendslowly but surely following the trail of torches in thedistance heading towards the summit. This will be a toughday but will certainly provide lots of memorable momentsas by sunrise we should be near Stella Point (5,750m),which lies on the crater rim, and as our eyes adjust to thelight we are treated to yet more breath-taking views ofglaciers and ice-fields shimmering in the new light ofmorning. From here we continue our trek to the Uhurusummit (5,895m), the roof of Africa! After ourcelebrations here we descend back down to MillenniumCamp (3,000m), our final home on the mountain, with arest stop at Barafu Camp on the way. Overnight camping.Trekking time approx. 10-12 hours
Day 9 Millennium Camp to HotelOur final day trek through the rainforest leads down tothe Mweka gate where we collect a certificate of ascentand say goodbye to the mountain. Tonight thecelebrations commence with a chance to party with ournew trekking buddies and reflect on the incrediblechallenge we’ve completed together! Overnight hotel.Trekking time approx. 5 hours
Day 10 Free Day Today is a free day to relax at the hotel or take a trip intotown before we transfer to the airport for our flight backto London.
Day 11Arrive in London
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ITINERARY
Due to the nature of the challenge, this complex itinerary is subject to change.
FUNDING YOUR CHALLENGE…
With this option you are able to pay a portion of your event costs(whatever you can manage) and then raise the rest. This just means thatyou can do a little less fundraising and can make a contribution to yourchallenge yourself.
You can choose to raise the full amount of sponsorship to ensure yourevent costs and minimum amount to your charity are all covered! Thisway, you don’t have to pay a thing towards your challenge and yourcharity receives a huge amount of much-needed funds! Both Skyline andyour charity will be on hand with fundraising tips and advice to get youstarted.
You can pay your own event costs – this way every penny you raise will goto your chosen cause! We recognise that a huge part of the challenge canbe the fundraising element so with this option you are able to pay foryour own place and then raise the remaining amount for charity.
KEY FACTS
What’s Included?Accommodation, return flights and in-country travel, all meals during trekking days, water, camping equipment (except sleeping bag and sleeping mat), fully qualified UK Leader, UK Doctor, and local crew.(1)
Accommodation2-3* hotel either side of the trek.; camping during the trek. Allaccommodation willbe twin share.
MealsPlenty of food will be provided for you by our amazing team of cooks onthe mountain – you will be amazed at what they can rustle up and youcertainly won’t go hungry! Most dietary requirements can be cateredfor, please advise upon booking.
PackingWe’ll provide you with a kit list tailored to this challenge when you book.Whilst trekking your bag will be transported to each camp by our teamof porters so all you need to carry is your day pack with your essentialitems.
Notes:1. All participants are responsible for their own passports, visas, vaccinations and travel insurance, which you must have.The tour cost does not include airline taxes which will be invoiced directly 6-8 weeks before travel.
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FUNDRAISINGFundraising is certainly achievable if you put your mind to it andneedn’t be daunting - the important thing is to let everyone knowabout the great cause you are fundraising for and to enjoyyourself! With a bit of creativity, energy and determination youwill easily be able to reach your fundraising target. Here are someideas to start you off and we’re more than happy to help with anyquestions you may have!
Begin by setting up an online donation page and ask everyone youknow to donate – the more people you ask, the more you will raise!
Host a dinner night/coffee morning and charge guests for a delicioushome cooked meal or tea and cake.
Put on the ultimate fundraising spectacular and host a charity ball!
Host your own pub quiz or bingo night.
Dig out your unwanted treasures and organise a car boot or jumblesale.
Organise a games night and invite friends over, charging for anevening of fun and games!
Leave collection boxes in your local pub or shop or organise a bagpack at your local supermarket.
Your charity will be on hand to provide you with a fundraising pack andplenty of useful hints and tips to help you hit your target!
PREPARATIONAll of our challenges are graded from Moderate (1) to Extreme (5)and the Kilimanjaro Trek is graded as Extreme (5).Extreme challenges require a great deal of endurance and are notfor the faint-hearted as you will experience extreme environments.These challenges are tough but the sense of achievement you willfeel can’t be beaten!Training is essential to prepare yourself for the challenge and youcan find a full training guide on your Participant Page uponbooking on to the trek.
We will provide you with a full kit list tailored to your trek once youhave signed up so that you will be fully prepared before you go! It’simportant to purchase good quality kit and equipment that suitsyou - never underestimate the importance of good walking boots!It’s vital to trek with comfortable shoes that you have worn induring your training months.
We have teamed up with Cotswold Outdoor tooffer our Skyline participants a special 15%discount in recognition of your continuedsupport so do utilise this when purchasing yourequipment for the challenge! (Further infoprovided upon booking.)
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CHOOSE YOUR CHARITY
We work with hundreds of incredible UK charities and you can take part in our trek for the cause of your choice, beit one of the charities listed below or another of your choosing!Once booked onto your challenge both we and the charity will be in touch with all the information you need toproceed with your fundraising!
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Skyline are celebrating turning 26! Over the past three decades we’re proud to have beenat the forefront of building a charity challenges industry where anybody can take on achallenge of their choice and raise funds for a cause that is close to their heart.
Whether it’s a 5km run dressed as your favourite Superhero, a daring Skydive from 12,000feet, cycling the 300 miles from London to Paris, or trekking the highest mountain in Africa,we welcome you to explore the world with us whilst at the same time exploring your ownlimits and hopefully exceeding them!
Founded in 1992 we now have over 25 years experience and work with over 5,000 charityclients, arranging events for hundreds of thousands of valued fundraising participants whocollectively raise in excess of £10M per year for our benefiting charities and we are excitedto have you join us to grow that total even further!
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