Mount Kilimanjaro Climb

6th - 16th February 2020

Trek the Lemosho route and climb the world’s tallest freestanding mountain.

Everything on this page will enable you to take part in the Kilimanjaro Climb successfully and safely. Please read all the info below carefully.

Key information – Find all that you will need to know for the trek here:

Event Information Guide
FAQs document (updated 15/03/19)
Event Rules and Regulations (updated 15/10/19)
Discounted vaccinations

KIT! Don’t underestimate its importance:

Full kit list
You must have the following items in your bag (N.B. this list is not exhaustive):
- Gortex or leather walking boots – these must be well broken in, NOT new
- Gortex or breathable waterproof jacket with hood
- Gortex or breathable waterproof trousers
- Down or synthetic puffa jacket
- Pair of thick waterproof gloves
- 4-5 season sleeping bag (email us if you want to rent one)
- 1 litre water bottles (NOT CamelBaks – they freeze on summit)

Training – here you will find training plans and tips:

24-week Training Plan

Click here to view the plan.

Training Tips

Comms

Here we will publish a list of the comms we’ve previously sent out:

March: Welcome to your Epic Challenge with #TeamVodafone
August: Less than 6 months to go!
September: Kit: don’t underestimate its importance!
October: Key reminders and To Do list
November: Check out the Lemosho Route
December (1): Complete the Travel Survey
December (2): Merry Christmas! Less than 2 months to go

Route

Fundraising

Your fundraising target is £4,000: you need to have raised 50% by 26th December 2019, and the full amount by 16th March 2020. Check out this updated downloadable fundraising pack. It tells you how to set up your fundraising page on JustGiving and is full of tips and ideas to help you reach your target!