Advocate for mental health as we trek Africa’s highest mountain– Mt Kilimanjaro. “Kili” is one of the most accessible mountains in the world. Join Team NoStigmas on this adventure of a lifetime at the top of Tanzania!

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Team NoStigmas will travel toTanzania and trek “to the roof of Africa” from June 1st - June 11th, 2025. We’ll climb to over 19,000ft during the first 8 days of this adventure, then take the easy 3-day route back down. And all of it with our friends at Embark Exploration leading the way.

Most of our guides are local to the area; farmers, craft-makers, cooks, and full-time guides that are with us to forge the path ahead, but also give us a glimpse of what life is like in their culture. In addition to the trek, we’ll have meals cooked for us, dance and share stories around the campfire, and increase awareness of mental health along the way!

 
 

    • Date: June 1 - June 11, 2025

    • Location: Tanzania, Africa

    • Distance: 42 miles

    • Fundraising minimum: $7,500 USD

    • Deposit: $500

    • Hike the less traveled, remote Lemosho Route up Africa’s highest mountain

    • Experience a remarkable crew of guides and porters, rated as some of the best on Kilimanjaro; most have more than 300 summits!

    • Climb with a company that specializes in the Lemosho Route, Western Breach and Crater Camp

    • Climb with Embark Explorations, a company that actively supports the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project, paying fair wages!

    • Access to exclusive resources, curated over years of experience trekking Kili. 

    • Access to a custom, friendly-to-everyone 4 month training plan

    • Raise $7,500 USD for NoStigmas from January 1st 2025 - June 15th 2025. 60% of this goal must be raised 90 days prior to the trip

    • Pay $500 non-refundable deposit at time of registration

    • Train for the trek, which takes place in June 2025. A training plan is provided.

    • Be open to honest and heartfelt conversations about mental health with your fellow trekkers, as well as your local communities leading up to the trek.

    • The cost of the trek is covered by NoStigmas. This includes permits, transportation to/from the airport, meals and camping.

    • A fully stacked crew of experienced guides, local hosts, cooks, llamas to help with gear, etc

    • Group activities around mental health.

    • A training plan to prepare you for the trek.

    • Dedicated fundraising support.

    • Memories and new friends that will last a lifetime.

    • A LOT OF FUN!

 

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Moshi​

Welcome to Moshi- the more quaint, laid-back of the small towns sitting at the base of the famed Mount Kilimanjaro! Upon arrival in Kilimanjaro International airport you will be met by our Embark representatives, who will provide transportation to your hotel. No activities are planned for the day. You are free to explore picturesque downtown Moshi.

Day 2 - Free in Moshi. Overnight in hotel

Morning pre-trip discussion, introduction with trekking guide and gear/bag check. In the afternoon you are free to explore some more or do last-minute shopping for the trek.

Day 3 - Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa

Depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. With flora and fauna heavier and richer here than on any other route through the thick rainforest, the Lemosho Route cuts through underbrush that is so​ u​ntouched it at times grows right across the narrow trail. After three to four hours, we'll reach our camp, Mti Mkubwa, which means "Big Tree" in Kiswahili.

Day 4 - Mti Mkubwa to Shira Camp 1

We continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.

Day 5 - Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2

After breakfast we head east across the Shira Plateau and past the Shira Cathedral to Shira Camp. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth. It is about a four-hour hike to camp. On the way we pass the first of many Giant Senecios, some of Kilimanjaro’s otherworldly massive plants.

Day 6 - Shira Camp Two to Barranco Camp

From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the "Shark's Tooth." Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction, which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft.

Day 7 - Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. This is a short day meant for Acclimatization.

Day 8 - Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction, which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

Day 9 - Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut

Very early in the morning, we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is he most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.

At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.

Day 10 - Mweka Camp to Gate

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

Day 11 - Departure

Leave for home this evening or embark on one of Embark's custom wildlife safaris set in the Serengeti or the Ngorongoro Crater