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Requirements

  • Must be 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.

Ugandan Education Fund Fee - $2,000 USD

$2,000 USD Ugandan Education Fund Fee - 75% of money donated will go directly to our Ugandan partner, for the construction and maintenance of a school for Ugandan children. 15% will go towards general operational support, 5% will be dedicated towards ensuring that all money sent to community organizations abroad is being used appropriately, and 5% will go towards educating individuals both here and abroad about the specific issues our target communities face (specifically HIV/AIDS, Environmental Destruction, Starvation etc.). 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.

Any money raised in excess of US $4,850.00 will be applied to the percentages mentioned above and sent to our Ugandan partner for the children of Uganda.

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
  • Private charter flight from Kilimanjaro to Entebbe (excluding $30 per person departure tax)
  • Return airport transfers in Uganda
  • Scheduled Kenya Airways flight from Entebbe to Nairobi (including airport taxes)
  • 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
  • Accommodation & optional excursions in Uganda, Kenya & Tanzania
  • Items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry etc
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks
  • Visas for Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda
  • Travel Insurance
  • Departure tax on the flight from Kilimanjaro to Entebbe
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