The highest mountain in Africa awaits your exploration. Spend over a week trekking to the summit of the 19,341-foot Mt. Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano that sits in Tanzania. You’ll also see why the Serengeti is known as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa as you take a safari through its diverse habitats. Dozens of large mammals live here, so it’s likely you’ll get to see wildebeests, giraffes, hyenas, leopards, lions, and more! Snorkel in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, and relax on the beaches near Zanzibar. We’ll also spend time working in schools with local youth organizations.
Kilimanjaro Summit and Service
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Destination
Tanzania
Current Grades
10th-12th
Airports
Arrive: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Depart: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Kilimanjaro Summit and Service Itinerary
Day 1-3: Service and Materuni waterfalls
Our first stop will be in Materuni, a village on the southern edge of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park. We’ll hike to Materuni Waterfall, an impressive 260-foot-tall cascade with a perfect swimming hole. The following day, we’ll meet with a school in a nearby village and spend about 10 hours doing community service; projects might include teaching English, building a playground, or helping renovate facilities. Finally, we’ll pack and prepare for our trek to the top of Kilimanjaro!
Accommodation: Hotel
Days 4-12: Hike Mount Kilimanjaro
Today, we begin what brought us all together: our nine-day trek to the summit of 19,341-foot Mount Kilimanjaro! Though some speedy hikers can make the summit in five days, we’ll take our time so that we can enjoy the views and acclimatize while bagging one of the famed Seven Summits. Down low in the forests, watch out for chameleons, mongooses, and bushbucks. As we climb higher, we will watch the landscape change from lush jungle to stark, sandy sediment. On our final summit day, we’ll head to the highest peak named Uhuru, which means “freedom” in Swahili. You will have just summited one of the highest peaks in the world!
Accommodation: Camping
Dates and Prices
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Departure Day
06/29/24
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Return Day
07/19/24
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Grade
10–12
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Price
$8,988
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Availability
Limited
Departure Day | Return Day | Grade | Price | Availability |
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06/29/24
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07/19/24
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10–12
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$8,988
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limited
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Accommodations & Service
Community Service: Approximately 10 Hours
- Local school: Work on humanitarian projects and teaching English to the students.
Accommodations:
- 12 nights of camping. We are staying in comfortable safari, standing-room tents.
- 8 nights of private hostels.
Activities
Community service: 10 hours
Hiking
Safari
Snorkeling
Stand-up paddle boarding