September 10-15, 2012

Help District 7680 Reach The Summit In Fundraising To End Polio Now
Be a Part of the FIRST US Rotary Team to Raise the Rotary Flag on Top of Mt. Kilimanjaro!

Join Us In Making History On The Climb: Participation Limited to 15

The cost is about $3,000 per climber
($1,566 to Zara and ~$1,500 travel) and that each climber must commit to fundraising activities.

Click here to download a climber's packing list.

In Your Club:
$ 250 Contribution
We will put your club’s name on the Rotary Banner on the tallest free standing mountain in the world

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We are very excited to announce that 32 Rotarians are currently signed up to participate in wonderful event to help rid the world of Polio.  Each climber has committed to raise at least $3,000 toward Rotary’s signature project to End Polio Now.  In all, our District hopes to raise $100,000 for this cause.  In addition to the September 10-15 climb, Macon has added another climb on September 24-29, 2012, to accommodate Rotarians outside of District 7680 and other friends and family; there are openings for climbers.
 
Please contact Janet Newton at 704.616.0908 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to add your name to the list of climbers or for questions about these events.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is included in the estimate of the trip costs? What additional costs can I expect?
Park Fees
Two nights of accommodations at Springland’s Hotel
All food on the mountain

Not included:
Porters and guide tips, estimate of $300.00 per climber
Lunches and dinners at Springland’s Hotel
Transfer to and from airport, estimate of $20.00 

2. What organization is acting as guide?
The outfitter is Zara Tours.  

3. What medical assistance can they provide?
Evacuation insurance (off Kilimanjaro) is included in the park fees

4. How many days are being devoted to the entire climb, including acclimatization, return, recovery, etc.
10 days

5. I have basic hiking gear, but not for the cold temperatures of this climb. Is clothing and other gear provided, available to rent, or the responsibility of the participant?
All gear is the climber’s responsibility except for tents and matts, which are provided by Zara Tours.

6. Does the climber carry a pack?
Climbers to carry a backpack..with water/small snack/poncho and camera.

7. Are climbers assisted by Sherpas to set up shelter and cook meals, etc.
Porter's and guides put up and take down tents and cook all meals and are very helpful in answering questions as well as assisting with all aspects of the climb.

8. Are climbers required to get an OK from their doctor before confirming?
All climbers are to talk with their personal physician about climbing Kilimanjaro and discuss necessary shots involved with traveling to Tanzania.