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Meet the rest of your team at the airport for the long-awaited night flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
After touching down at Kilimanjaro Airport, you’ll be transferred to Big Rock Camp in the foothills of Mt. Longido. If there is time, the group will have an acclimatisation trek in the African bush during the afternoon, to get familiar with the environment and equipment.
Conditions are likely to be very hot and dry and unlike anything you are used to, so take today to ease in gently.
Accommodation: Camping
The day begins with a 20km drive into the bush. From here it’s a tough 22km trek towards the majestic volcano: Kitumbeine. Passing Maasai villages and herdsmen, you catch your first glimpse of Ol Doiyno Lengai (2,960m), the most sacred Maasai mountain in the region. The trail en route to Kitumbeine Village is sandy and rocky. About 2kms beyond the village is Kitumbeine Camp, your overnight camp.
Accommodation: Camping
The environment gets hotter and drier, but the payoff is fantastic game viewing. Look out for zebra, gerenuk, giraffe and countless birds. The route crosses a low saddle between Mounts Kitumbeine and Gelai. Midway is the old swamp of Nagarirat – now a dust bowl.
Tonight’s camp is high up, with awe-inspiring views.
Accommodation: Camping
Prepare to be challenged as the trek climbs into the foothills of Gelai. The night will be spent at Gelai Village campsite, a few minutes’ walk from the village itself.
Charity Challenge has helped to fund and build new classrooms for the local community here.
Accommodation: Camping
Rise and shine early to trek across untamed bush towards the Sunken Crater (22kms). Your efforts bring you closer to the escarpment of the Rift Valley, rising from the bush up to the Ngorongoro Crater Highlands.
Today’s trek will be the hottest so far, so pack sun block, reflective clothing and wide-brimmed hats. However, temperatures can fall dramatically after dark. Enjoy the camp on the rim of the crater, admiring the starry skies above.
Accommodation: Camping
Breakfast will be served very early, after which it’s time to bid farewell to the support team and head to Arusha. The guide will join you for lunch and some shopping, after which you’re free to relax by the pool or explore some more. In the evening you will enjoy a celebratory dinner to reward your achievement.
Accommodation: Hotel
There’s still time to see anything you may have missed in Arusha this morning. Later in the afternoon, the group will transfer to the airport for the overnight flight back to Britain.
As you touchdown in the UK it’s time to head to arrivals to find your family and friends – but not before swapping details with your challenge companions.
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