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KILIMANJARO - FEBRUARY 13-21 2026
Climb Kilimanjaro with Metro Relief and City Relief in 2026. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event to provide resources for the most vulnerable in our community - the urban poor.
Join our CEO, Austin Bonds, and Development Director Bryan Doyle, in this fundraiser project which is focused on securing $100,000 for the Homeless.
You'll have the opportunity to raise funds for this very special cause. There is a "GO-FUND-ME" type account in the GIVE BUTTER Platform. Click here on GIVE BUTTER link to join the Team. https://givebutter.com/kilimanjaroclimb2026
In 2026
Departs USA on Friday, February 13th. The Climb begins on SUNDAY 15th from Kilimanjaro Base Camp.
Returning February 21st
We will climb Kilimanjaro with guides who have undergone accredited wilderness safety training and regularly update their skills. Although you don't need mountaineering skills to climb it, people often underestimate Kilimanjaro and what's required to scale it successfully and safely. Metro will utilize the best guides and navigators to ensure a successful climb.
Note: Fitness - an average fitness level is required for this adventure, heart rates will be taken each day determining eligibility to acend further. Leaders' decisions are final. Hiking preparation will be required prior the trip. Full orientation given. 16 years old is the minimum age. (There will be monthly ZOOM Calls for the Team. Come and join us on this extraordinary adventure)
There are six established routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro – Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Shira, Rongai and Umbwe. We will be climbing the MACHAME route. 5 nights on the mountain, 6 days climbing/decending.
- The Marangu, Machame, and Umbwe routes all approach from the south of the mountain.
- Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via The Machame Route, also known as the Whiskey Route, is one of the most scenic and recommended routes on Kilimanjaro
- This is a popular route with paths through magnificent forests, leading to a ridge through the moorland zones and to the Shira Plateau. Finally, on to the Summit.
- Duration: 6 days up
DEPOSITS / PAYMENT SCHEME in 2025
Non Refundable $500 to be submitted
to Metro Relief anytime after June 1st 2025.
- Note: Full or larger partial payments can be made at anytime.
- Note: Fitness - an average fitness level is required for this adventure. Heart rates will be taken regularly determining eligibility to ascend further. Leaders' decisions are final. Medium hiking preparation will be required prior the trip. Full orientation given. Porters will accompany all participants to the summit or will assist you returning to base under any circumstance. 16 years old is the minimum age.
Deposits/Payment schedule in 2025 - SUGGESTED
From NOW: Non-refundable $500
Jun 1st: $1000
August 1st: $1000
October 1st: $1000
January 15th 2026 - ALL FUNDS IN
Monthly ZOOM Meetings will happen after MAY 2025
Note: Full or larger partial payments can be made at any time.
2026-02-13 09:00:00Z
February 2026
Desired $10,000 per person (Required Core Costs $6500)
International Flights, National Transits, Hotel Accommodation, Daily Food, Guides, Navigators, Health Check, Local Excursion Safari, Transits, Comprehensive Insurance. (This includes a one day Safari experience)
Contact Bryan Doyle: bryan@metrorelief.org for more details
or call 469-452-9336 (Central time)
DONATION/PAYMENTS HERE
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
About the mountain
