Mount Kilimanjaro

A Trek With Stories
You'll Tell Forever

Trek Overview

Duration

10 Days

Available From

£155*

Through Fundraising

Student Dates

Kit + Training Plan

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You'll climb through rainforest, trek dusty alpine desert, and press on through ancient lava towers into the cold, quiet world where every step is earned. This is Kilimanjaro, 5,895 metres of laughs, grit, and legendary memories of watching the sun rise from the highest mountain in Africa.

Sunburst through the rainforest trail on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro with Hardest Adventures.

Porters and trekkers celebrating together at camp on the Mount Kilimanjaro climb with Hardest Adventures.

Trekker among giant senecio plants below Kibo peak on Mount Kilimanjaro with Hardest Adventures.

Sunset glow lighting up Kibo peak on Mount Kilimanjaro with Hardest Adventures.

Ways to Pay

We believe that world-class challenges shouldn't just be for those with deep pockets, and they should support the causes we care about. That's why we've built an industry-leading fundraising model that puts the power back into the hands of the community.

100% of your fundraising goes to the charity. Your charity pays Hardest a balance fee to cover the remaining cost of your place on the challenge.
When you book, you have a 2-week Hardest safety net where you can get a full refund on your booking if you need to, no questions asked!

Standard Registration

£450

+ £3,000 fundraising target

Standard registration fee with minimum fundraising goal. Equal monthly instalments available.

Flexi 1 Registration

£150

+ £3,600 fundraising target

Lower upfront fee with higher fundraising commitment. Equal monthly instalments available.

Flexi 2 Registration

£1,150

+ £1,600 fundraising target

Higher upfront payment with lower fundraising goal. Equal monthly instalments available.

Pay in Full

£1,950

No fundraising target

Full registration fee with no fundraising requirement. Payment plans available.

Departure Dates

Itinerary

What's Included

The Crew

Your Trek Team

Guides, porters and cooks, all KPAP certified, providing valuable income to the local community. They carry, they cook, they get you up that mountain.

The Mountain

Camp, Meals & Water

Camping with proper mattresses, mesh dining tents, every meal on the trek and safe drinking water throughout. You climb, we run the camp.

The Hotel

Accommodation

This one's real fancy with a pool, sauna, buffets, walking tours and beautiful twin and triple rooms.

The Backup

Never On Your Own

An HA rep is with you from sign-up to summit, backed by a 24/7 UK emergency line for the whole challenge.

And All Of This

Park permits and all entry fees to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

Many meals off the mountain too, as detailed in the itinerary

Airport pickup and drop-off by your HA rep

All in-country transport including trek drop-offs and pick-ups

All camp equipment, cutlery and crockery included

You sort four things.
We handle the rest.

That's the deal. Everything on the mountain is our problem. Before you fly, you've got exactly four jobs:

01

Flights

Get yourself to Tanzania and back. We'll be waiting at arrivals.

02

Travel Insurance

A policy that covers trekking up to 6,000m. Non-negotiable.

03

Jabs & Visas

Check vaccinations with your GP and sort a visa if you need one.

04

Spending Money

For tips for your guides and porters, meals not in the itinerary, and anything you fancy.

Not included in your trip price: flights to and from Tanzania, travel insurance, vaccinations, visas (if required), tips for guides and porters, meals not specified in the itinerary, and personal spending.

Payment Plans

Hardest Safety Net - After booking you have a 2-week window to change your mind and receive a full refund, no questions asked.

£1,950 Full Price + £4.99 payment fee

Choose Your Payment Plan

Pay In Full

Settle the £1,950 (plus a £4.99 payment fee) in one payment at booking. No further admin, no follow-up emails.

£50 Deposit + Monthly Instalments

Secure your place with a £50 deposit, then split the balance into equal monthly instalments, all paid off by three months before your trip. And we're treating you right - this is valid for both paid and fundraising plans.

Panorama of the Kibo massif on Mount Kilimanjaro during a Hardest Adventures trek.

Lone trekker silhouetted against the sun below Kibo peak on Mount Kilimanjaro with Hardest Adventures.

Rainbow arcing over the moorland zone on Mount Kilimanjaro during a Hardest Adventures trek.

Sunrise over a high camp on Mount Kilimanjaro with Hardest Adventures.

What people say

FAQ – Hardest Adventures

Got Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Logistics Group Size, Accommodation, Deferrals & Cancellations

Can I Defer?

Absolutely! Deferral fees depend on how close you are to your departure date:

More than 6 months before: Free deferral to another date
6–2 months before: £80
2 months – 6 weeks before: £120 (if your place hasn't already been fully paid for by this point)
Under 6 weeks: Deferral not possible

To defer, please email team@hardestadventures.com

Medical & Family Emergencies Those deferring due to a medical or family emergency may be eligible for a free or discounted deferral, subject to the circumstances and how close it is to the trip start date.

What's the Cancellation Policy?

Within 14 days of booking: Free cancellation & full refund.
After 14 days: Free cancellation (no refund).
To cancel, email team@hardestadventures.com

What's the Group Size?

10–30 fellow adventurers.

Where Will I Stay?

You will be in a 3*+ Hotel in Moshi, with a clear view of Kilimanjaro and a pool! On the trek itself, you will be camping, in spacious tents pre-set up by your amazing porters before you arrive. You will have thick mattresses so you can rest well before the next day of trekking.

Planning What Do I Need to Arrange Myself?

Our Head of Ops, Sofia@hardestadventures.com, advises and is more than happy to assist you when arranging your:

Travel Insurance
Relevant Visas
Flights

Vaccinations — Tanzania Recommended: Hepatitis A, Tetanus, and Typhoid.
Also consider: Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, Rabies (Tanzania is high risk), and Yellow Fever.

Fundraising What If I Don't Hit My Fundraising Target?

If you have chosen the charity fundraising option, your fundraising deadline is 8 weeks before your challenge start date. With the support of your charity rep, Hardest Adventures, challenge leaders, and University, it's almost impossible not to reach your target.

In the unlikely event the target isn't met by the deadline, here are your options:

If you're above 80% of your target and have plans in place, your charity can grant you a 2-week deadline extension.
You can put your own money in and fundraise it back afterwards — as long as you don't keep more than you put in.
You can defer to next year's trip for a small fee, giving you an extra year to hit your target.

Our Promise We want you to take on this adventure of a lifetime — and we'll do all we can to help you do so.

A Trek With StoriesYou'll Tell Forever