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Tanzania·9 - 18 March 2026

March 2026 Kilimanjaro Experience

The Tribe x Last Night A DJ Saved My Life present the Kilimanjaro Experience 2026. We climb again.

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Overview

After a hugely successful expedition in February 2025 - where 43 fundraisers conquered Africa’s highest peak - in 2026, we climb again. For fun, for fitness, and for purpose. With every step, we raise funds and awareness for Angels Gate and Feathers Tale, two life-changing projects supported by the Last Night a DJ Saved My Life foundation, in Tanzania. This is more than just a mountain. It’s a life-changing experience that pushes your limits and opens your heart. We offer support, training guides, and advice every step of the way. You’ll climb with a crew of like-minded legends, and we promise: you’ll never forget it. So, dig out your climbing shoes, tune in to the rhythm of adventure, and join us for the ultimate Kilimanjaro experience. Big love, The Tribe and LNADJ x Last Night A DJ Saved My Life Foundation : Registered charity in England & Wales no. 1142478. 

Highlights

The Fun - the climb of your life!

The Fun - the climb of your life!

LNADJ are the original Kilimanjaro party starters! They made history in 2018 when they set the world record for the highest altitude DJ set and before that, in 2016, they took Carl Cox and Fatboy Slim to the Houses of Parliament where they threw an underground party! Fuelled by a shared passion for partying and a cosmic commitment to giving back, The Tribe and LNADJ are the ultimate tag team, tackling projects with purpose and making sure every moment is a celebration. Join us for this extraordinary adventure and we guarantee if you put the hard work in, when the mission is complete, we’ll throw one of the greatest parties you've ever experienced!

The Fitness- up for the all-nighter?

The Fitness- up for the all-nighter?

You need to be in good physical shape to climb Kilimanjaro. If you can run for 30 minutes two to three times a week, and enjoy an all day hike at weekends, you should be fine. When it comes to the trip you will need to have the ability to hike for 6 hours a day, on consecutive days, on mountainous terrain. Now, let's talk summit night. Many say it's the hardest thing they’ve ever done and it's far more about your mindset than your physical strength. If you've mastered the art of pulling all-nighters, then you will be ready for summit night! With the right preparation, you have a 96% chance of summiting on the Machame 7.

The Purpose - what's the point without purpose?

The Purpose - what's the point without purpose?

In 2026 we will climb Kilimanjaro for two local children's homes who LNADJ has worked with for many years. These are Feathers Tale Special Needs Home and Angels Gate Street Boys Home in Moshi, near Kilimanjaro both founded by Share Tanzania. Every guest who joins The Tribe x LNADJ Kilimanjaro Climb in 2025 will be expected to raise a minimum of £1,000. On our first day in Kilimanjaro and prior to our climb, we will visit both Feathers Tale and Angels Gate to align our mission with our purpose. Last Night A DJ Saved My Life Foundation : Registered charity in England & Wales no. 1142478.

Hosts

Our experience team is lead by Aloyce (AJ). Born in the Serengeti region and raised in Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania, AJ has climbed Kilimanjaro hundreds of times and led 43 of The Tribe Experience guests to the summit in 2025. Meet our diverse team of climbing hosts, including our very own TV medic, Kyle Raffo, who bring a range of skills, personalities and personal touches to your experience.

Emily

Emily

Emily kicked off 2025 from the rooftop of Africa, joining forces with her good friend and LNADJ founder Jonny Lee to lead 43 adventurers to the summit of Kilimanjaro. With a background in production and operations - and a lifetime of partying in extraordinary corners of the world - she's the reason you can live in the moment on every Tribe experience. She believes passionately in the coming together of people to make magic happen and when she's not sprinkling her magic on Tribe Experience's, she's sprinkling it in Ibiza where she runs The Tribe Travel Company.

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Jonny

Jonny

Jonny Lee is the original founder and visionary behind LNADJ and his boundless energy and enthusiasm are its driving force. His career in music and entertainment spans 3 decades and has taken him from humble beginnings organising free parties in forests in the Midlands to leading the dance on outlying Thai islands, mountain tops in the Himalayas, Ibiza chill-out bars, Singaporean superclubs, and back again. The itinerant party starter has earned his stripes traveling the globe, facilitating treasured memories for many and leaving a trail of mass euphoria in his wake. 

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Hannah

Hannah

Hannah first climbed Kilimanjaro in 2023, inspired by her time on The Tribe Uganda Experience the year before. That journey sparked something big - and in 2025, she returned not just as a climber but as a leader, heading up our project team and guiding the full experience. We genuinely couldn’t have done it without her. From adventure to travel to trekking, Hannah lives and breathes it all. She brings heart, discipline, and energy to the mountain, turning every challenge into a moment of magic. Get ready for someone who leads from the front and makes sure everyone behind is safe.

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Aloyce (AJ)

Aloyce (AJ)

Experience leader, AJ, was born in the Serengeti region and raised in Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania. AJ started work as a porter on Mount Meru in 2003 so has a real appreciation of the struggles the mountain crews face in their daily working lives. He has a Diploma in Tourism, is a fully qualified Kilimanjaro Guide and has undertaken further training including courses in leadership, risk assessment and first aid. AJ has climbed Kilimanjaro hundreds of times, as a porter, guide and leader, for many large groups where he has to manage upwards of 120 people at high altitude. 

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Kyle

Kyle

Kyle Raffo joins our mission as the Expedition Medic. Straight out of starring in '999:On The Frontline' on Channel 4, he's already scaled some of the highest mountains on the planet between his day job as a Paramedic. Bringing a wealth of specialist medical knowledge and experiences from working in some of the world's harshest environments; he's on-hand to keep the team and participants safe throughout our Kilimanjaro experience.

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Andrea

Andrea

Andrea's first fundraising adventure with LNADJ was hiking 186km unassisted around Menorca. LNADJ's superstar events coordinator and passionate outdoor adventure seeker, Andrea, lives in the French Alps, where she has been based for 19 years. She is currently in Chamonix, leading the preparation for the LNADJ 3 peaks challenge in June and leads the way in our team when it comes to preparation! She has sailed the Atlantic as part of the ARC race, hiked 100km in 4 days for the Streets of London charity and was part of the first group to do the Sinai Trail where she hiked 12 days in the Sinai mountains. Built for the mission? I’d say so. 

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Schedule

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DAY 1

DAY ONE - INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT

Catch a first glimpse of what lies ahead as you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Flights are not included in the experience cost but our specialist team can assist you in booking flights if needed. We'll check in to Kia Lodge, 5 minutes from Kilimanjaro airport. Our expedition leader, AJ, will join us for a kit check and detailed climb briefing. You will be fully prepared as you will have had our detailed kit list months in advance! 

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DAY 2

DAY TWO - A SENSE OF PURPOSE

The day before the start of our climb, we will visit Feathers Tale Special Needs Children’s Home and Angels Gate Street Youth Home in Moshi, near Kilimanjaro base camp. Here you will witness first hand where all your incredible fund-raising efforts will be used and align your climb with the purpose. Then it's off to base camp to prepare for the adventure ahead.

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Accommodation

Breakfast

Transport

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Lunch

Dinner

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DAY 3

DAY THREE - MOUNTAIN DAY ONE

Machame Gate (1,800m/5,900ft) to Machame Camp (2,835m/9355.5ft):
  • Distance: 11km / 7 Miles
  • Hiking time: 5-7 hours
  • Ascent: 1035m / 3416ft
  • Max. altitude: 2835m / 9356ft (high altitude)  
  • Habitat: Montane forest

After breakfast we will transfer to the Machame Gate for registration and our climb will begin along a winding trail through a beautiful and lush forest. This zone experiences the most rainfall on the mountain so you should be prepared for afternoon showers! The climb is steady, gradually easing as we approach our overnight camp at Machame Hut, located on the edge of the forest and giant heather zones.


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Dinner

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DAY 4

DAY FOUR - MOUNTAIN DAY TWO

Machame Camp (2,835m/9355.5ft) to Shira Camp (3,750m/12,375ft):
  • Distance: 5km / 3 Miles
  • Hiking time: 4-5 hours
  • Ascent: 915m / 3020ft
  • Max. altitude: 3750m /12375ft (very high altitude)
  • Habitat: Moorland

The day starts with a climb up a steep ridge to reach the small cliff known as Picnic Rock then on to the jagged rim of the Shira Plateau. Shira is the third of Kilimanjaro’s volcanic cones. Once on the plateau, the trail becomes gentler as we continue our climb to Shira Camp where we'll spend the night. On a clear day, there are excellent views of Kibo, the summit cone of Kilimanjaro and the jagged rim of the Shira Plateau.  

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Breakfast

Accommodation

Lunch

Dinner

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DAY 5

DAY FIVE - MOUNTAIN DAY THREE

Shira Camp (3,750m/12,375t) to Barranco Camp (3,900m/12,870ft) via Lava Tower (4,600m/15,180ft):
  • Distance: 10km / 6Miles
  • Hiking time: 6-7 hours
  • Ascent: 850m / 2805ft
  • Max. altitude: 4600m / 15180ft (very high altitude)
  • Habitat: Moorland

A steady climb to start, over the expansive ridge lines of high desert to the 300 feet high volcanic plug of Lava Tower. From Lava Tower it's a steep descent in to the Barranco Valley. This is good practice for the descent from the summit in a few days time. Although we will end our day at almost the same elevation as we started, today is super important for acclimatisation and will help your body prepare for summit night. Barranco Camp is in a beautiful, sheltered valley below the imposing Barranco Wall.

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Breakfast

Dinner

Lunch

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DAY 6

DAY SIX - MOUNTAIN DAY FOUR

Barranco camp (3,900m/12,870ft) to Karanga Camp (3,995m/13,106ft) via Barranco Wall (4,200m/13,860ft):
  • Distance: 10km / 6miles
  • Hiking time: 6-7 hours
  • Ascent: 773m / 2551ft
  • Max. altitude: 4673m / 15421ft
  • Habitat: Moorland

After breakfast, we leave Barranco Camp and climb the Barranco Wall - an impressive scramble with fantastic views back towards camp. The porters climbing the wall are also an impressive sight! We'll follow and undulating path around the mountainside where, on a clear day, there are spectacular views of Kibo and Mount Meru. After descending into the Karranga Valley, we'll take a short, steep path to Karranga Camp where we will stay tonight to acclimatise and make sure everyone has the best chance of summiting.

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Accommodation

Lunch

Dinner

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DAY 7

DAY SEVEN - MOUNTAIN DAY FIVE

Karanga camp (3995m/13,106) to Barafu camp (4673m/15,331ft):
  • Distance 5km / 2miles  
  • Hiking time: 2-3 hours
  • Ascent: 600m
  • Max altitude 4673m/15,331ft 
  • Habitat - The high alpine desert

A short day today as we enjoy a steady climb to Barafu (Swahili for ice!) Camp which is on the ridge below the summit cone. The walk will take around 3 hours (4km).  After lunch and a summit briefing, we will rest in preparation for the summit climb, which starts at midnight!

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Breakfast

Lunch

Accommodation

Dinner

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DAY 8

DAY EIGHT - SUMMIT NIGHT

Barafu Camp (4,673m/15,421ft) to Summit the Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,453.5ft) then descending to Millenium Camp (3,801m/12,470ft):
  • Distance: 14-17.5km / 9-11 Miles
  • Hiking time: 13-16 hours
  • Accent: 1222m 
  • Max. altitude: 5895m /19454ft
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert / Moorland / Montane Forest

At midnight we will begin our final ascent to the summit of Uhuru Peak, taking approximately 8 hours (5km) and experiencing extremes in temperature! At Stella Point (5,756m/18995ft) we will join the crater rim and climb to Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. From the summit, the descent will take us down Millennium Camp (3995m/13184ft), with lunch served at Barafu Camp on the way. The it's back to Millennium Camp for our final night on the mountain.

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Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

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DAY 9

DAY NINE - MOUNTAIN DAY 7

Millennium camp to Mweka Gate (1,800m/5,940ft):
  • Distance: 12.4km
  • Hiking time: 5-6 hours 
  • Descent: 1460m / 4818ft
  • Habitat: Montane forest

After a much needed sleep we will start oour celebratory walk from Millennium Camp to the finish at Mweka Gate which provides a great last view of the mountain we've just climbed. Walking back through the lush forest keep a lookout for monkeys along the way. From Mweka Gate, we will enjoy the all-important tipping ceremony - your chance to hand over any kit you want to donate and tip the porters (see tipping guidelines), who are invaluable in getting you up and down the mountain safely and comfortably. Then it's back to your accommodation for a well-earned hot shower before the celebration party begins!

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Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Party

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DAY 10

DAY TEN - TRAVEL DAY

Mission complete and it's time to head back home for some much needed rest and reflection or enjoy one of our East Africa extensions at the stunning Zen Boutique Resort in Zanzibar or the ultimate safari experience on the Serengeti. Details to be released end of March.

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Transfers

Breakfast

Not Included

Flights

Lunch

Dinner

What's Included

What's Included

Food on mountain (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Drink on mountain (water, tea, coffee)

Guides and porter wages

Hotels either side of the trek.

Transport

Park entry fees

Tents and toilet tents

International flights

Altitude insurance

Visas

Porter and Guide Tips

Personal medication

Personal kit

Sleeping bags and trekking poles (can be hired )

Additional nights needed in the hotel if need to return for any reason.

Tickets

Mount Kilimanjaro Climb Experience - ADULT

Mount Kilimanjaro Climb Experience - ADULT

March 2026

FROM$4,150.77/pp

Trip Tips

Climbing Kit

Climbing Kit

You will need to have a tried and tested kit with you. Sleeping bags, walking poles and sleeping matts can be hired at a small additional cost if you wish. How much you choose to spend on your equipment is a personal choice however if you have no kit and choose to buy mainly second hand from sites such as Vinted then expect to spend around £300. Detailed kit list will follow in June 2025.

Tipping Porters

Tipping Porters

The Tribe is proud to work in association with the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP). KPAP is about the fair treatment of guides and porters, regulating tips and treatment. There will be a large number of Tanzanian guides and porters helping us on our trek. KPAP has produced tipping standard guidelines which are a necessary additional cost on the trip. All tips are in USD cash, per day, per porter: Porters $7-10 Cook $10-$15 Assistant guides $15-20 Local Head Guides $20-25 Additional duties attract extra tips. Expect between $300/$400 per person in tips, in addition to the trip cost. Many people also choose to donate part, or all of their kit, at the end of the trip in the iconic tipping ceremony.

You'll Be Staying Here

Kia Lodge

Kia Lodge

Less than 5 minutes drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kia Lodge is situated in the heart of beautiful savannah scenery. Guests can admire the vast views of the African plains and of course the grand Kilimanjaro Mountain that shows her snowy top mostly in the morning and at sundown. When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our team will pick you up and check you in to Kia Lodge where you will spend your first night and meet the rest of our dedicated climbers and life-changers.

FAQs

Yes. You will be asked to complete a medical declaration form in order to attend the trip. For some medical conditions including knee and back injuries we may require a Drs certificate stating that you are safe to take part in this trip. We will contact you to discuss any issues raised on the medical declaration.  

Yes. However, although we will have a doctor supporting the trip, there is very limited access to medical treatment on Kilimanjaro due to its remote nature. 

We will organise some training weekends in the UK, to help you prepare. We have a direct relationship with The Altitude Centre and will be arranging some altitude specific training at their London centre. There may be extra costs involved.  

You will need standard travel insurance plus high altitude insurance. It is compulsory to have high altitude insurance to attend the trip. Normal travel insurance (including winter sport cover) does not include cover for over 3000 meters. In 2025 the cost of this insurance was around £150 for the 7 days. In the weeks running up to the trip we will require a copy of the insurance documents.  

British passport holders will need a visa to enter Tanzania. It's a straight forward process which can be managed online. You can also do a visa on arrival. A detailed visa guide will be shared nearer the time. To apply for your visa online visit https://visa.immigration.go.tz/

You will need to have a tried and tested kit with you and we will share a detailed kit list at least 6 months prior to departure. Sleeping bags, walking poles and sleeping matts can be hired at a small additional cost if you wish. How much you choose to spend on your equipment is a personal choice however if you have no kit and choose to buy mainly second hand from sites such as Vinted then expect to spend around £300. 

Yellow Fever is compulsory when entering Tanzania from certain countries. If entering from the UK you do not need Yellow Fever (as at March 2025). Please check the medical entry requirements from your country of origin. 

There are other medical recommendations when entering Tanzania, including Malaria tablets. Please seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist. 

January and February is the first "short dry season" on Mount Kilimanjaro, making it a great time to trek. This time of the year tends to be colder than the longer dry season of June-September and you have a higher chance of encountering snow on the upper reaches of Mount Kilimanjaro. Kilimanjaro has five distinct climate zones, beginning with a subtropical zone and ending with an arctic one! Tried and tested all-purpose hiking equipment is required. Night-time temperatures can get very cold above 3500m so warm clothing and sleeping bags are essential. 

March 2026 Kilimanjaro Experience

Tanzania· 9 - 18 March 2026· 9 nights

FROM$4150/pp

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