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Mount Kilimanjaro Climb

April 17 - 25, 2012

Join a small group of NOLS grads, friends and family on an attempt to climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro (19,340'— the top of Africa!) in northeastern Tanzania.

This 9-day expedition allows time to climb the tallest peak in Africa, while seeing the surrounding countryside and experiencing the culture of Tanzania. You and your group will learn to live in this unique equatorial alpine environment. You will also have a chance to learn about the geology, glaciology and unusual flora and fauna found on Mt. Kilimanjaro. While in the forests, you will have the opportunity to see Cape buffalo, elephant, bushbuck, or even a Colobus monkey.

Porters will accompany us to lighten our loads. Hauling camp, food and equipment on Kilimanjaro is a hard job, but the porters will do it with a smile.

Mount Kilimanjaro Climb Dates: April 17 - 25, 2012 Duration: 9 days Cost: $3475- excluding porter tips College Credit: Not available Average Age: 42 (range 19 - 64) Typical Female/Male Mix: 20/80 Course start/end: Arusha, Tanzania Activity Rating : (this is a subjective rating of anticipated physical difficulty—weather, route, and the group mix can combine to make trips more or less "difficult" —higher numbers indicate more challenge.)   Porters will aid with the packs, but this is a high mountain prone to challenging weather. Fly in/out: Kilimanjaro Internat'l Airport (code: KRO) Additional Information: Trip Description/Travel & Logistics (pdf) Equipment List (pdf) Apply Now: Application (pdf)

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A $200 per person non-refundable deposit is required for enrollment on all alumni trips. If you would like to sign up or have questions just give us a call at 1-800-332-4280 or email at alumni@nols.edu.

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