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Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be physically fit (Please see frequently asked questions 'How fit do I need to be?' and 'How demanding is the climb?')
  • Must have a positive attitude
  • Must have a teamwork mentality

Sponsorship Requirements

The cost of this trip is $4,850.00 USD. This price covers the following:

Logistics Fee - $2850.00 USD

-$350 USD Global Volunteer Network Deposit - A US $350 non-refundable deposit to be paid to GVN when you apply to join the climb team. This fee covers administration, marketing, program information and communication. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable and if you decide not to participate.

-$2,500 USD Trek Fee - US $2,500 will go to our travel partner who will plan all of the logistical aspects of this trip.

Kenyan Children�s Fund Fee - $2,000 USD

$2,000 USD Kenyan Children's Fund Fee - 75% of money donated will go directly to our Kenya partner, for the construction of an orphanage for Kenyan children. 25% will go to The Global Volunteer Network Foundation (GVNF) in order to provide continued monitoring and fundraising for the orphanage.

Any money raised in excess of US $4850 will be applied to the percentages mentioned above and sent to our Kenyan partner for the children of Kenya. Please note that WorldPay takes a 4.5% commission for credit card purchases before GVN receives the funds. Donations made to GVN by American donors are tax-deductible. Non-US donors cannot receive a tax-exemption.

The fees for this program include:
  • All specified road transfers by private vehicle
  • All accommodation in Tanzania on a full board basis (including lunch in Arusha on first day)
  • Mountain trek briefing before ascent
  • All services on the mountain including guide, cook and porters
  • All accommodation & meals as specified
  • All National Park entry fees for Kilimanjaro
  • Government sales taxes

The fees for this program do not include:
  • International flights to/from Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
  • Additional transfers, meals & accommodation in Nairobi
  • Extra accommodation & optional excursions in Kenya & Tanzania
  • Items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry etc
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks
  • Visas for Kenya, Tanzania
  • Travel Insurance
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