DSNY Kilimanjaro Summit Climb

How to fund your challenge

This page provides you details of the costs of your challenge.

The costs below are per person.

In Summary

Self Funder

Pay a non-refundable registration fee of £545.00 when you book. Please note that you can pay your registration fee in instalments.

Then a balance of £3,434.00
(10 weeks before your challenge).

The key fundraising deadlines are as follows;
£5000 by 1st January 2027

All fundraising for the DSNY Kilimanjaro Summit Climb will be split 50/50 between Caudwell Children and Caudwell Youth, this includes Gift Aid.

What's included?

Before you go

• Support materials (itinerary, kit list, visa information, travel tips, responsible travel policy and guidance)
• Sponsorship forms
• Members only benefits and discounts at a wide range of clothing and equipment suppliers including Outdoorhire, Cotswold Outdoor, Runners Needs, Snow + Rock, Water to Go, The Altitude Centre, Sporttape and Nomad & MASTA.
• Access to your own password protected account including support materials and training schedules
• Fundraising advice
• Risk assessment and emergency management planning
• Public liability insurance
• Fitness training notes
• Access to training weekends (optional and at additional expense)
• 16 and 20 week trek/bike training schedule

On your challenge

• A donation to KPAP Kilimanjaro Climber Contribution Fee
• Drinking water on challenge days
• An English speaking first aid trained challenge leader and full local support team
• Internal transfers (unless otherwise stated in the itinerary)
• UK-based 24-hour emergency support line
• Expedition Medic
• A Charity Challenge T-Shirt
• Full back-up support including first-aid qualified staff and first-aid supplies
• Entrance fees to national parks or other places of interest visited on the itinerary
• Three meals a day (unless otherwise stated in the itinerary)
• Accommodation during the challenge (usually in twin share)
• International flights to and from the UK, in economy class (see air tax exclusion below)

What's not included?

Before you go

• Visa (if required)
• Any covid tests required for entry to any countries or places of interest on your challenge itinerary
• Any covid tests required for entry to any countries or places of interest on your challenge itinerary
• Travel to and from the UK airport of departure
• Vaccinations (please check Trip Notes for requirements)

On your challenge

• Contribution towards air taxes and fuel element (please see the section below on "Air Tax and Fuel Element Contribution")
• Tips
• Departure Tax (if applicable)

The details

Registration fee in instalments

The first instalment of £275.00 is due at the time of booking. The second instalment of £270.00 will automatically be debited from your credit/debit card 31 days after you book. We can only accept payment for your registration fee by instalments if you book and pay online. Please note that when paying your registration fee in instalments, a £10 admin fee will be added to your first registration fee payment. Please note that your booking will not be processed (and we will not send an authorisation request to your charity) until we receive the payment for your second instalment. Your place on the challenge will only be held until 31 days from your initial booking. If we are unable to take your second instalment, your booking will be cancelled and normal cancellation terms will apply.

Prices include all known air taxes

We include ALL known air taxes (including fuel) at the time of costing. Many companies do not include air taxes at all, and clients are therefore hit with a surcharge of three or four hundreds of pounds just before departure. Our aim is to provide you with transparent pricing and clear instructions as to what is included in our prices and if applicable what isn't.

The charities

Caudwell Children believes that every child deserves the chance to shine. For 25 years, they have been changing the world so that disabled and autistic children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve, breaking down barriers and creating a world where potential is celebrated, possibilities are endless and inclusion is the norm. Caudwell Children’s core services include; Family Support, Mobility and Sensory Equipment, Treatment and Therapy, Short Breaks, Autism Assessments, and Growing Together family sessions. 

Caudwell Youth exists to level the playing field for young people at risk who may have experienced mental ill health, be care-experienced, or at risk of exploitation or offending. Not all young people have the same opportunities in life. We shape futures with person-centred support through mentoring and targeted intervention. 

Typical group size

The typical group size is 15 - 30 participants

Optional extras

• Extensions at end of trip*
• Single room supplements*
• Business class upgrades*
• Travel insurance

(*subject to availability)

Travel insurance

Your safety when travelling with Charity Challenge is our main concern, which is why it is a booking condition that you have a suitable travel insurance policy, which covers you for the adventurous nature of your challenge, the activities you are undertaking, and the altitudes. We have chosen to partner with specialist travel insurance providers Campbell Irvine, who offer cover for an extensive number of adventurous activities. Cover is available directly from Campbell Irvine for most European residents and includes cover for emergency medical and repatriation and for your cancellation or curtailment of the challenge. Full details including costs may be found by clicking here.