Responsible Tourism

Mount Kilimanjaro

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Highlights of this tour.

Remote trail
Stunning views
Sense of achievement as you summit
7 days to summit - dramatically reducing the incidences of AMS, HAPE & HACE
True sense of wilderness

Example of the itinerary.

Day 1- UK to Kilimanjaro.
Day 2 - Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi for a full expedition briefing.
Day 3 - Transfer to Naru Moru village (1980m) where the trekking starts.
Day 4 - Today we ascend to the Second Cave where there are impressive views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields on the rim of the crater. In the afternoon we take an acclimatisation walk, but camp back at the Second Cave.
Day 5 - Today we walk up to the Third Cave, and again have an acclimatisation walk in the afternoon. Tonight's camp (at the Third Cave) will be at 3900m.
Day 6 - Today is a rest day to acclimatise to the increased altitude. We can take a short walk up to 4290m before descending back to camp.
Day 7 - Today we hike up to Kibo Hut where we stop for lunch before descending back to camp.
Day 8 - We will cross the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. We stop at Kibo Hut to have an early dinner and final briefing, and then off to bed to get as much sleep as possible before our midnight departure.
Day 9 - We commence the final trek in the moonlight up to Gilman's Point. From here it's 2 hours on to the highest point in Africa - Uhuru Peak.
Day 10 - We continue our descent to Marangu Gate where we pick up our transport back to Arusha.
Day 11 - 12 - Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for flight back to the UK.

The benefits you bring in taking this tour.

Across the Divide recognise its responsibility and is continually striving to reduce the environmental impact of the work we do and to minimise the impact of our challenges on the environment within which we operate. We are therefore committed to continual improvement in our environmental performance, preventing pollution and minimising our effects through a complete programme of achievable targets and then in turn to make our activities environmentally and socially positive.

There are many ways in which our activities can have a negative effect on the societies in which we travel. In turn there are also many positive opportunities for us to leave positive impact in these societies. We minimise negative impact and achieve positive impact in the following ways;

- We educate and inform challenge participants about environmental and social pressures in the areas they are traveling to via comprehensive pre-event briefing packs, and nightly briefings whilst on an event and encourage local conservation partners to give evening presentations of their work
- We have a comprehensive Porter Protection Policy to protect the rights of the individuals and their families
- Ensure a fare income for all locally employed staff.
- Use local equipment and vehicles when we can
- We purchase food from locally sourced providers
- Avoid using foreign owned accommodation -instead where possible we use locally owned and run accommodation
- Discourage local begging and giving of short term cash gifts
- Provide local support for a minimum of five years providing not only funds but also specialist help and advice.
- Employ agents and use camp locations which are not foreign owned therefore ensuring income is kept in country whenever possible.
- Encourage maximum communications between locals and participants to encourage mutual understanding and respect between cultures
- We organise as part of the challenges cultural exchanges both sporting and social.
- Employ local guest speakers to talk about their societies and culture

As well as the effect we can have on local cultures we can also provide a positive effect on the environments in which we travel and the broader worldwide environment. We pursue positive impact in the following ways;

- In the planning stages of establishing a new challenge we take into consideration any environmental, cultural, economic and political issues before committing ourselves to operating in an area.
- Avoid the burning of wood whenever possible to avoid local deforestation
- Achieve zero litter, and when appropriate remove local litter
- Avoid pollution from our camp and accommodation activities
- Achieve zero damage and impact to local flora and fauna
- Encourage understanding of the local environment and its fragilities
- Encourage the eating of local foods therefore preserving traditional farming practice
- Encourage the use of biodegradable products especially washing products.
- Ensure good practice on all toilet activities, i.e. avoiding pollution to water courses
- Avoid the purchase of tourist products which impact in wildlife and the environment
- Ensure waste is minimized and recycled whenever possible.
- Minimise the consumption of water

In Peru our charity expeditions have contributed a great deal to both the local community and impacted positively to the conservation of the fragile eco-system.

It is a fact that the benefits of your charity walk or challenge are far more widely reaching than you can ever imagine

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