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Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari

presents. Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari. Wharton Leadership Ventures. THE CLIMB & SAFARI. At 19,341 feet, Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa, one of the seven summits Ascend the mountain via the Umbwe Route to the Arrow Glacier. The most challenging of the non-technical routes.

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Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari

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  1. presents Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari Wharton Leadership Ventures

  2. THE CLIMB & SAFARI • At 19,341 feet, Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa, one of the seven summits • Ascend the mountain via the Umbwe Route to the Arrow Glacier. • The most challenging of the non-technical routes. • Descend through the lush jungle of the Mweka Route • Safari on the East African Plains - : Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire River National Park

  3. DETAILS: • 2004 Dates: May 22nd – June 4th • The Venture will be supported by Earthtreks, a mountaineering guide service founded by Chris Warner • The cost is $3,995 plus airfare. This will include all land costs, including hotels, access to game parks, etc. • A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is due December 10, 2003 • The remainder is due January 14, 2004 • The trip is open to all MBA students at Wharton. • Capacity for 11 participants. Positions will be allocated via the Venture Auction system. • For more information: • Email: ventures@wharton.upenn.edu • Or visit the following website: • http://leadership.wharton.upenn.edu/l_change/trips/kili.shtml

  4. ITINERARY FOR 2004 CLIMB & SAFARI • Day One – Depart US for Nairobi Kenya • Day Two – Arrive Nairobi, Kenya. Shuttle to Moshi, Tanzania. • Day Three – We begin the climb up the Umbwe Trailhead. We camp at 10,000ft. • Day Four -We continue up a ridge, leaving the lush forests behind as the trail becomes steeper. Our camp is located at 12,800 feet near the Barranco Hut .  • Day Five - Today we head Northwest around Kilimanjaro’s main peak, and after three hours we reach our camp at the Lava Tower, 14,800 feet. • Day Six - A short day takes us up to our camp near the Arrow Glacier Hut at 15,744 feet

  5. ITINERARY FOR 2004 CLIMB & SAFARI • Day Seven -An extra day is spent here at the base of the Arrow Glacier for acclimatization. A short hike in the morning is followed by lots of rest, and in the afternoon we make final preparations for the summit • Day Eight - Summit Day! We then descend the Mweka route, and we set camp after at least twelve hours of climbing at 10,200 feet. • Day Nine - Three to four hours of hiking take us through Mweka’s dense jungle to the trailhead. A private van takes us from there to our hotel in Moshi

  6. ITINERARY FOR 2004 CLIMB & SAFARI • Day Ten - Travel to Lake Manyara National Park, where we begin our safari. From here we head to the Ngorongoro Crater. • Day Eleven - A full day of game drives on the rim of and inside the crater. In the evening drive to Tarangire. • Day Twelve - We explore Tarangire for the day, and we return to Moshi for a final celebration dinner.  • Day Thirteen - Depart Nairobi for U.S.

  7. No prior mountaineering experience is required. • The pace of the climb has been set to ensure all participants are fully acclimatized. • There will be local climbers who will assist with carrying extra gear. • A certain level of physical conditioning prior to the climb is definitely required. • Small team provides extended opportunities to build self-discipline, decision-making, and team leadership.

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