Women’s Kilimanjaro 2026
Africa’s Highest Peak, Your Deepest Purpose
Kilimanjaro is not just a mountain. It is a test of everything you are made of. Twelve days through farmland, rainforest, alpine desert, and glaciers to stand at 19,341 feet, the roof of Africa. You will push past exhaustion, doubt, and thin air. And you will do it alongside women who believe that friendship is worth climbing for. Every step you take on that mountain funds real friendships between teen volunteers and children with special needs. This is the hardest thing you will ever love.
What You Get
Summit Uhuru Peak
Stand at 19,341 feet, the highest point in Africa. A midnight ascent through glaciers to watch the sunrise from the roof of the continent.
Professional Expedition
Arizona Outback Adventures guides lead the trek with experienced porters, safety protocols, and decades of Kilimanjaro expertise.
Kosher Meals
Kosher meals throughout the entire expedition, from base camp to summit day.
Training Program
Coach Chaim provides a comprehensive training plan and weekly coaching to prepare you for high-altitude trekking.
Full Logistics
Flights, permits, gear lists, accommodations in Moshi, and all in-country transportation are handled for you.
Fundraising Toolkit
Email templates, social content, text scripts, and a personal fundraising page. Plus dedicated support to help you reach your goal.
Every Step Reaches the Summit
Climbing Kilimanjaro is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. And every dollar you raise creates real friendships for children with special needs. You get a complete fundraising toolkit, dedicated support, and a team that climbs together.
Ready-to-send email templates
Social media content and graphics
Text message scripts
Personal fundraising page
Real stories from FC families
Dedicated fundraising support
Who Is Friendship Circle
Friendship Circle pairs teen volunteers with individuals with special needs, creating real friendships through weekly visits, social programs, and community events. What started in 1994 has grown into a movement across 80+ cities worldwide.
Team Friendship is how hikers, runners, and cyclists power this mission through endurance events.
Common Questions
No technical climbing is required. Kilimanjaro is a trek, not a technical climb. However, you need to be in strong physical condition for sustained hiking at high altitude. Coach Chaim provides a training plan.
The expedition is 12 days total: 2 travel days, 5 days ascending, summit day, 2 days descending, and 2 buffer days. The summit push begins around midnight on Day 7.
The route is designed for gradual acclimatization with strategic rest days. Professional guides monitor everyone throughout. The itinerary includes acclimatization walks at key elevations.
Yes. All meals throughout the expedition are kosher, from the hotel in Moshi through every camp on the mountain.
A detailed packing list is provided after registration. Essential items include quality hiking boots, layered clothing, and a good sleeping bag. Some specialty gear can be rented.
The fundraising minimum covers the full expedition cost. We provide a complete toolkit with email templates, social media content, and dedicated support. Your network wants to help, they just need to be asked.
Your Climb Starts Here
No commitment yet. Fill out the interest form and we will be in touch within 24 hours.
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