kilimanjaroKILIMANJARO, TANZANIA3.0674° S, 37.3556° E

SUMMER 2020

KILIMANJARO, TANZANIA (JRO)

JUNE 9 – JULY 1, 2020

JUNE 13 – JULY 5, 2020

JULY 5 – JULY 27, 2020

JULY 9 - JULY 31, 2020JRO

Tanzania is home to Africa’s most vast and unique wilderness

areas, the highest mountain in the continent, unique wildlife

and vibrant culture. It is a land for expanding lenses,

and shifting perspectives. The oldest evidence of human

life has been discovered here, and it has been coined by

archaeologists “The cradle of humankind.” On this expedition

in Tanzania, you will immerse yourself in the adventure,

the culture and the wilderness of Tanzania. You’ll visit a

traditional Maasai Village and connect with communities in

need. You will take a week long expedition to the Roof of

Africa and climb the 19,341-foot Mt. Kilimanjaro. You’ll

also get to explore Serengeti National park, the Ngorongoro

Crater, and see wildlife that only exists in this part of

the world. This trip combines richness of adventure travel

with the depth of experience that comes with giving back.

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“My favorite moment of the trip was standing at the summit

of Kilimanjaro with my 14 brothers and sisters. Never felt so proud, happy, relieved, and exhausted at the same time.”

Cate Gent, 16, St. Paul, MN

• Trek the seven day Machame route to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest free-standing mountain in the world

• Work on a local community project in Tanzania’s Lake Manyara region

• Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of a traditional Maasai village

• Explore the plains of the Ngorongoro Crater

• Take a safari through Serengeti National Park

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Fly to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

and meet your leaders and

group. Once you have all

gathered you’ll orient yourself

on East African time and

travel together for your first

night as a team in Arusha,

Tanzania.

Travel to the Lake Manyara region to begin your trip working with

the Red Sweater project. This organization is focused on providing

and empowering education in Tanzania by maintaining affordable

schools for rural communities. You’ll orient yourself to your African

experience by getting to know and working with these students at

their school, and touring their homes and villages. Past projects

have included everything from harvesting crops in the organic

garden to playing soccer with primary and secondary school

children. You’ll get to know the students who will invite you to join

them on afternoon hikes and games. These days will be packed with

adventure and immersion as you give back to the communities you’ll

be learning about. There’s no better way to experience a place then

by working with it’s people. Your time with the Red Sweater Project

will be a life changing introduction to Tanzania.

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Travel from the Lake Manyara region to the base

of Mt. Kilimanjaro, where you’ll prepare yourself

for an entire week of mountaineering to the

roof of Africa. You’ll spend a day meeting your

expedition team which will include six guides and

thirty porters. Towering over the landscape for

miles and miles, you’ll be able to finally get up

close and personal with this iconic mountain.

You’ll begin climbing on the Machame Route

which will take you through five entirely different

ecosystems. You’ll pass through the foothills to

a tropical montane forest, through moorland,

to alpine desert and finally to the arctic ice cap

summit. You’ll camp on the slopes, and spend your

days cruising through incredible landscapes and

changing flora and fauna as you increase altitude.

On day 5 of your climb, you’ll

awaken in the early morning for a

summit bid of Uhuru peak as the

sun rises at a staggering 19,341

feet. Standing on the roof of this

spectacular continent, you’ll see

the expanse of Tanzania below you

from the rim of a glaciated arctic

crater. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime

climb, and this experience will be

an unforgettable accomplishment

for you and your team. After your

summit celebration, spend the next

two days descending down the

mountain from above the clouds,

and enjoying the view.

You and your group will hop in

the Land Cruisers and set out for

the Ngorongoro Crater, which

Tanzanians like to refer to as the

eighth wonder of the world. Here

you will visit a Maasai village. These

semi nomadic people are known for

their rich traditions, colorful dress,

livestock practices, and for their

commitment to maintaining their

cultural heritage. An afternoon in

a Maasai manyatta will widen your

lens on ways to live on and with

the planet, and give you a deeper

appreciation for the diversity of

the human experience.

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Travel to Serengeti National Park and spend

two days exploring this massive wilderness. A

vast expanse of almost three thousand square

miles of floodplains and shimmering grasslands

provides the backdrop for witnessing big

wildlife such as zebra, elephant, giraffe, lion,

rhino and wildebeest. This is a safari mecca,

and professional guides will take you to see

the majestic creatures of Tanzania in their

natural wild habitat.

Travel to Arusha and celebrate this incredible

journey at a f inal banquet before going your

separate ways. Recount and relive all the

adventures you’ve had with your group as you

prepare to fly back to the United states.

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• Two dynamic trip leaders

• Professionally outfitted activities

• Trekking

• Safari

• Community Service

• Lodging

• Mountaineering and canvas tents

• Local hotels

• Transportation

• Private jeeps and private busses

• All Meals

• 8,000-meter parkas

• Photos taken during your trip

• Airfare to and from Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

• Baggage fees

• Personal clothing + equipment (full clothing +

equipment list provided upon acceptance)

1) Hiking boots

2) Duffel bag

3) Sleeping bag

4) Rain jacket with hood

5) Passport + Tanzanian Visa

• Personal spending money (we recommend

$250)

• Trip insurance (highly recommended)

COST

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BEGINS/ENDSGroup Flight Meets In Atlanta (ATL)

GROUP SIZE

AVERAGE AIRFARE FROM EAST COAST

$8195

23 Days

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Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (JRO)

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