BecomingX - Kilimanjaro
Everyone has the capacity to achieve extraordinary things. This unique climb of Kilimanjaro will be the culmination of a professional development journey that will help you challenge your perceived limits and build critical skills. The journey to the roof of Africa will also be supporting BecomingX Foundation, an organisation focused on helping people around the world to build the confidence and skills to realise their full potential
Overview
At 5,895m (19,341ft), Kilimanjaro stands as the highest freestanding mountain in the world and the tallest peak in Africa (one of the famous ‘seven summits’). Our 10 day itinerary includes 7 days climbing Kilimanjaro via one of three classic routes, providing wonderful views through the forest as we ascend up to the planets highest plateau and the iconic Uhuru Peak. The summit is reached after climbing through the night, and we’ll watch the sun rise over the African plains from the highest point on the continent. This is a tough challenge, but also an achievable and enjoyable one.
Highlights:
- Summit the world’s highest freestanding mountain and one of the Seven Summits (5895m, 19,341 ft)
- Trek through multiple eco-systems on a number of stunning routes like the Machame, Lemosho and Rongai
- Benefit from a unique professional development opportunity, developed by BecomingX and led by two leading experts on adventure and personal challenges
- Fundraise for BecomingX Foundation, the charitable arm focused on helping people in developing countries to realise their full potential
- Extend your trip to go on a safari, or relax in nearby Zanzibar
What Our Adventurers Think:
“In all my years working in different industries and around the world, this was without a doubt the most powerful, life changing experience. It is forever etched in my psyche as a great and unique team achievement”
Becoming X - Kilimanjaro Expeditions
BecomingX and Adventure Alternative have partnered several times before with the Kilimanjaro Expeditions, and in this video some staff from Accenture took the challenge to climb the mountain and to be a part of the team building journey. Here is some of the positive feedback:
“The BecomingX expedition to Kilimanjaro was one of the most formative experiences of my life. The team was extraordinary and I can honestly say this is the best team building event I have ever done. I learned so much about myself and working with others – it was epic from start to finish”
Renee Heath, Senior Manager, Accenture
Kilimanjaro Itinerary for Google - September 2025
10th Sept – Day 1 – Arrive Tanzania (Kilimanjaro International Airport). Hotel.
11th Sept – Day 2 – Rest day in Moshi.
12th to 18th Sept – Days 3 to 9 – Kilimanjaro climb. Back in hotel pm day 9
19th Sept – Day 10 – Flight home or stay in-country for safari.
Arrive in to Kilimanjaro airport or if travelling overland arrive into Moshi. This is the start date for the Kilimanjaro climb advertised above. Relax and overnight stay in hotel.
Briefing day in Moshi Hotel, meet the BecomingX and Adventure Alternative team and the Tanzanian guides and have time for hiring equipment or relaxing by the pool or visit town. There will also be a chance to visit a school near the village of Marangu on the slopes of the mountain, which has previously been supported by BecomingX Foundation.
Transport to Machame Gate (1 hour 1790m). Registration. Trek to Machame Camp through beautiful montane forest on good path. Camp overnight at the edge of the forest.
Machame Camp to Shira Plateau uphill through thinning forest and onto a huge volcanic plateau. Camping is more exposed here with great views of the summit massif.
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp traversing the mountain over two valleys and skirting the base of the summit massif. High desert environment with amazing rock formations, quite exposed to the weather, dropping into the Barranco Valley right beneath the Western Breach. This day ascends a maximum of 700 metres to Lava Tower where we have lunch and then drops to camp at a similar height as the previous night giving excellent altitude acclimatisation benefits so the net gain is only about 100 metres.
Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley, starting with a scramble over the Barranco Wall and over a further two valleys to get to this open campsite with great views of the Heim Glacier. Another up and down day reaching to 4200m but no net gain in height, which again is good for acclimatisation.
Karanga Valley to Barafu Camp, now heading more directly upwards towards the open rock and colder temperatures. This is the average freezing level on the mountain and Barafu means ‘ice’. Camping in amongst the rocks and an early night.
Night-time ascent on rock and scree, occasional snow, to the crater rim and the summit. Cold temperatures with windchill. Final slope to the crater rim is steeper and has loose scree. Descend in sunlight to Barafu for early lunch, and then walk to Millennium Camp, normally arriving mid-afternoon.
Descending through the lush forest to Mweka Gate where you sign out and pick up the summit certificate. Legs will be tired! Meet Castro at the gate for transport back to the hotel, arriving normally at about 2pm. The gate is where tips are handed out and you say goodbye to the mountain staff. A hot shower and an afternoon relaxing before an overnight in the hotel
Either start our 4 day / 3 night safari or depart for home.
Ready for an Adventure with BecomingX on Kilimanjaro?
Choose your scheduled date below and go through the booking process online which will open an account with us. The minimum deposit is £200.00 and the balance is due four weeks before travel.
The total days on the trip is ten, which includes the arrival day, a rest day, 7 days on the mountain and one day to fly back home. You can choose to stay on in Tanzania and either go one a 4D3N safari to visit the northern parks of Ngorongoro, Manyara and Tarangire, or you can fly to Zanzibar for a few days on the beach.
Flights – KLM flies to Kilimanjaro airport via Amsterdam, and there are other options via Nairobi, Istanbul and Addis Ababa.
Insurance – there are lots of adventure travel policies, we recommend True Traveller as one good option, but it’s wise to shop around.
Equipment – we have a store of kit for rental in Moshi, including sleeping bags, walking poles, duffle bags, flasks, and much more. You can order this during checkout or just give us a call.
Fixed Itineraries
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Price (per person) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/09/2025 | 19/09/2025 | 10 | £3,200.00 | Book Now |
Private Itineraries
Our BecomingX – Kilimanjaro Climbs Experts
Gavin started Adventure Alternative in 1991 during a long period of travelling the world, working in a wide variety of jobs, climbing mountains and going on long expeditions. A six month solo trek across the Sahara Desert aged twenty one was the benchmark experience, after which travel and adventurous exploits became a way of life.
Born in the United Kingdom, Gavin went to high school in Western Australia and then moved to Northern Ireland to complete his BA in English Literature. He...
Trip Cost: £3200.00 Per Person
INCLUDES
- Hotel accommodation in Moshi for 3 nights (twin rooms, including buffet breakfast)
- Jeep or coach transport to and from the mountain gates
- National Park fees, camping fees and park rescue fees
- Park certified guides (ratio of 1:3), porters and cooks
- BecomingX CEO and personal development specialist Paul Gurney
- High altitude Guide and Adventure Alternative founder / MD Gavin Bate
- Mountain sleeping tents with mattresses – 2 people per tent – plus mess tent
- All meals on the mountain – fresh food, please let us know about any dietary preferences or needs
- A high quality BecomingX fleece and buff
EXCLUDES
- International airfare to Kilimanjaro Airport
- Airport transfers – $50 per vehicle one way – up to 3 people per vehicle
- Tanzanian Visa – $50 for most passports & $100 for USA citizens (can be purchased beforehand or on arrival)
- Vaccinations and anti-malarial tablets (not needed on the mountain climb itself)
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners while in Moshi (average USD$10 per meal) and also a la carte breakfast in the hotel
- Tips ~ £100 paid in local currency for distribution on the last day at exit gate
Fundraising for the BecomingX Foundation
BecomingX Foundation exists to achieve BecomingX’s mission in developing countries and under-served communities. It is a charity founded on the belief that anyone, regardless of background or societal barriers, can achieve truly extraordinary things. It is focused on equipping people in disadvantaged communities with the skills and confidence to realise their full potential.
Leveraging BecomingX’s education content, BecomingX Foundation helps people build practical, life changing skills such as confidence, determination, resilience and leadership. Fundraising is optional, but we would be hugely grateful if you can support our efforts to create a better world. Any money you raise will:
- Help us deliver education content in developing countries with the aim of helping others to realise their potential
- Provide funding for the development of the school you will visit in Tanzania
- Help us support partner organisations who share our vision of a world where everyone can realise their potential
You will be given encouragement and support throughout and benefit from the experience of a team that has helped over 1,000 people fundraise for international challenge events. Your efforts will directly improve the skills, confidence and opportunities of others.
Kilimanjaro Climbing Routes
Machame Route
- Arrival on day one
- Briefing and rest on day two
- Climb period on days three to nine (arriving back in hotel by mid afternoon)
- Depart for home / onward travel or start a four day/three night safari (Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Manyara – lodge or camping or local hotel)
Day Start Level Daily High Point Sleep Level
Day One 1830m 2580m 2580m
Day Two 2580m 3840m 3840m
Day Three 3840m 4560m 3950m
Day Four 3950m 4200m 3950m
Day Five 3950m 4600m 4600m
Day Six 4600m 5895m 3800m
Day Seven 3800m 3800m 1830m
Lemosho Route
- Arrival on day one
- Briefing and rest on day two
- Climb period on days three to nine (arriving back in hotel by mid afternoon)
- Depart for home / onward travel or start a four day/three night safari (Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Manyara – lodge or camping or local hotel)
Day Start Level Daily High Point Sleep Level
Day One 1830m 2700m 2700m
Day Two 2700m 3840m 3840m
Day Three 3840m 4560m 3950m
Day Four 3950m 4200m 3950m
Day Five 3950m 4600m 4600m
Day Six 4600m 5895m 3800m
Day Seven 3800m 3800m 1830m
Rongai Route
- Arrival on day one
- Briefing and rest on day two
- Climb period on days three to nine (arriving back in hotel by mid afternoon)
- Depart on day ten or go on four day/three night safari (Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Manyara – lodge or camping or local hotel
Height gains on the Rongai route
Day Start Level Daily High Point Sleep Level
Day One 1830m 2800m 2800m
Day Two 2800m 3600m 3600m
Day Three 3600m 4330m 4330m
Day Four 4330m 4730m 4330m
Day Five 4330m 4730m 4730m
Day Six 4730m 5895m 3800m
Day Seven 3800m 3800m 1830m
Professional Development and Preparation
Unique to this climb of Kilimanjaro is the focus on helping you build your personal and professional capabilities. Through using our experience of working with top companies and sharing our own experiences, we will prepare you mentally and physically, not just for Kilimanjaro, but for the challenges you face as a high performing employee.
Before you leave, BecomingX founder Paul Gurney and our expedition lead Gavin Bate, will talk you through the expedition and start helping you to build the knowledge, determination and resilience you will need on the mountain. The sessions will be delivered in person (in London) and over Teams and are open to all participants around the world.
“Just wanted to drop you an email to say a HUGE thank you for the best week I’ve ever had. The entire trip was incredibly well organised from start to finish, and I always felt in such safe, experienced hands. The thought of summit night is still somewhat traumatic, but when I reflect on the week as whole, I feel incredibly proud and SO pleased I took the plunge and booked the trip all those months ago.”
(Kilimanjaro summitter, March 2018)
Paul Gurney – BecomingX founder
Paul is the founder of BecomingX. He has:
- Worked with some of the world’s most inspiring and iconic people to demystify what it takes to succeed at the highest levels.
- Designed and led professional development programmes at some of the world’s most successful companies.
- Completed the Fire and Ice Challenge – the two ‘toughest races on earth’ in the same year – a 600km race to the North Pole (see photo) and a 270km race through the Sahara
- Run 100 miles in 24 hours, climbed 3 of the 7 summits (including Kilimanjaro four times), driven across 3 continents and independently travelled to ~150 countries and territories
- Raised $5m for charity through extreme challenge events to date
Gavin Bate – Mountain Leader
Gavin is the founder and MD of Adventure Alternative and an:
- International mountain leader with over 25 years of expedition experience and business coaching
- Summited the highest mountains on every continent (including 6 ascents of Everest, some alone and without oxygen)
- Led an expedition to walk to the magnetic North Pole
- Completed a 6-month solo and unsupported walk across the Sahara
- Summited Kilimanjaro over 50 times
- Founded and runs ‘Moving Mountains’ charity, focused on education, health and social welfare in east Africa and Nepal
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Machame Route Kilimanjaro
 Days |
7 |
 Altitude |
5895 m |
 Distance |
64 km |
 Challenge |
Moderate |
Trip Price £2045.00
Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro
| Days |
7 |
| Altitude |
5895 m |
| Distance |
70 km |
| Challenge |
Moderate |
Trip Price £2145.00
Rongai Route Kilimanjaro
| Days |
7 |
| Altitude |
5895 m |
| Distance |
81 km |
| Challenge |
Moderate |
Trip Price £2105.00
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