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Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain in the world and YOU could be standing at it's summit.

Trek through diverse landscapes and ecological zones ranging from lush rainforest to alpine desert, with a team of highly experienced local guides and porters there to support you every step of the way. Journey to 5895m and watch the sunrise from the Roof of Africa, creating memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

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Trip costs and inclusions

Safari & Zanzibar Extension Travel

Use code KILIBLACKFRIDAY for 50% off your initial registration fee.

Why climb with Dig Deep?

Incredible Cause

This challenge is run by the award-winning water charity Dig Deep. Through fundraising for the challenge, you will transform the lives of thousands of people in East Africa - helping them realise their fundamental right to clean water.

Personal Growth

Throughout this journey, you will gain valuable skills and experience to enhance your CV. You will also make friends for life - many of Dig Deep’s Kilimanjaro groups are still having reunions over 10 years after climbing..

Ethical Value

We work directly with local, ethical, KPAP-certified suppliers to organise our climbs. This means that the local people making your challenge possible get a fair deal - and that our registration fee & fundraising target are the most achievable of any comparable challenge

Trip Dates and Duration

The trip is a minimum 10 day adventure including a 6 day trek of the Machame route and travel either side. You can choose to extend your stay at your leisure with optional travel time after the climb and our trusted local ground suppliers, African Scenic Safaris and Trek 2 Kili, organise some incredible value packages for you to choose from. See more here.

You will be allocated into a group of approximately 20-25 Dig Deep climbers and your group will start climbing on one of the following days (subject to availability). Your climb date will be allocated to you once registrations close on 30th November:

Climb start: 18th August 2024
Climb start: 21st August 2024
Climb start: 25th August 2024

To discuss date options before signing up or to request a preference of one of the above dates simply email simon@digdeep.org.uk.

Trip Costs and Inclusions

Registration Fees:
Maximum £395 (discounts available)
£145 (£72.50 with code KILIBLACKFRIDAY) - before 30th Nov 2023
£250 - before 31st Jan 2024

You need to pay a registration fee which covers the administration and support costs of organising your challenge. This is split into 2 instalments, £145 when you first register and then £250 remaining balance due before 31st January 2024.

You can reduce your registration fee balance by £100 by attending one of our information sessions as well as through our sign up with a friend discounts giving you and your friend £50 discount for every friend you refer/sign up with. The sign up a friend deal is now boosted until registrations close giving you £100 off each instead of the usual £50. Just state each others names on the registration form.

Fundraise/Pay:
£2950 before 16th June 2024

Your fundraising is split 50:50 between a charitable donation to Dig Deep, to help save lives, improve education, empower women and girls, and strengthen livelihoods; and all your in-country costs associated with your challenge (see breakdown below).

It is completely your decision whether you wish to fundraise the whole amount, fundraise some and pay the remainder yourself or simply self-fund the whole amount but we are committed to offering comprehensive fundraising support to all of our participants.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Before Challenge

Minimum £1475 charity donation to help bring clean water to the community of Bomet County, Kenya.
Full time trip and fundraising support from an experienced Dig Deep Challenges staff team
Fully trained volunteer team leader
Personalised fundraising training call upon signing up
Free Charity Fundraiser T-shirt
Online fundraising resources website
Peer to peer forums
National fundraising opportunities (including Skydives and Tough Mudder)
Monthly fundraising support schedule
Best value flight recommendations with option to carbon offset
Pre-departure support and advice
Template training plan
Public liability insurance (on request)
Risk assessment and emergency planning policy

During Challenge

Full board accommodation either side of the challenge
All ground staff (guide, drivers, cooks, porters) abiding by the highest ethical standards - our climb suppliers are KPAP approved to ensure the safeguarding and fair treatment of all your climb crew
Qualified Expedition Medic accompanying you on every day of your trek
UK Doctor based at your accommodation in Moshi for medical support before and after trek
Relevant private ground transport including airport pickup option
Full climb briefing before the climb
All National Park Fees, entrance fees and hiking permits
Safe, filtered drinking water on challenge days and transfer days
Tent and sleeping mat and all communal camp equipment e.g. mess tent, seats, crockery
Three meals a day on the trek
24/7 emergency support line throughout your trip

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Before Challenge

International flights to and from Tanzania (approximately £1000)
Visas ($50 USD)
Travel Insurance
Personal medication/vaccinations
Travel to/from airport of departure
Personal trekking clothing (have option to hire all kit in country)

During Challenge

Evacuation cost (in event of serious medical injury your travel insurance company will cover the costs if you ensure this is in your policy)
Meals and drinks other than those mentioned
Tips and gratuities (climb crew: $150-$180)
Optional extension travel costs
In-country airport transfers if different from the group
Items of a personal nature such as souvenirs and telephone calls