# Event Details - **Event Name**: Kilimanjaro hiking adventure retreat! - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm (+03:00) - **Event Description**: 11 days of adventure including Mount Kilimanjaro summit, walking safari, hot springs, waterfalls and cultural immersion!About this EventJoin the team with Life’s 2 Short Fitness for a bucketlist adventure in Africa!We are planning a 11 day adventure that includes a walking safari, hot springs, mindfulness meditation clinics, waterfall hike + cultural immersion and did we mention a summit of Mount Kilimanjaro?!?It's called "The Rooftop of Africa" for a reason and the views from the top will make it all worth it. Are you up for the challenge of bagging one of the Seven Summits of the world?Life's 2 Short Fitness is teaming up with an all women's guiding company in Tanzania for this adventure and we are proud to do our part to lift up and support courageous women who break the mold and endeavor to dream big.Our Kili summit tour will take place on the Umbwe Route which is often considered the one of the more challenging but most spectacular and direct way to reach Uhuru Peak (19,340 ft). It's steeper terrain requires more endurance than the other routes although it is, like all routes on Kilimanjaro, a non-technical climb.Local guides and L2S coaches will hike with you the whole trip up to the summit and local porters will carry your luggage. You will sleep in spacious mountain tents (double occupancy). View the "Agenda" tab to view a breakdown of day by day itinerary.This activity requires a good level of physical fitness (level 4 out of 6) but don't worry we've got you covered. Trip fees include a custom training plan plus the option to join a long training weekend of coached/guided hiking on high altitude terrain in Colorado to ensure you are summit strong!I ncludes:T raining planL ong training weekend in Colorado (3 days of guided/coached high altitude hiking)Z oom call with Wander Woman Tours founder and head guide Ekeney where she will share her amazing story plus trip details and a Q & AA ll accommodations (double occupancy)Meals (except one dinner)A ll excursionsGovernment entrance feesT ransportation for the duration of the tripKilimanjaro National Park fees according to the state fee schedule of 2026 (entry, camping/hut, rescue, conservation, taxes)All female team: English speaking, highly experienced and Wilderness First Responder, chef, waiter, 1 guide for every 2 clients, personal porters to carry equipment your personal luggage (max. 15 kg)Private bus transport from your hotel to Kilimanjaro National Park and backDrinks during the climb: minimum 3 liters of sterilized water on trekking days plus water, tea and coffee at campsCamping equipment: spacious mountain tent, 2-inch foam sleeping mattress, walk-in dining tent with table and chairs, wash basins with hot water in the mornings and evenings, portable private toilet tent with toilet paperSafety equipment: pulse oximeter, first aid kit, oxygen bottleD oes not include:International flightsVisa feePersonal gear rentals (we will provide you with a gear checklist)Mountaineering insurance (your insurances needs to cover high-altitude trekking up to 6000 m / 20,000 ft)Tips for the crewT ravel insuranceFees:We are only taking small groups on these adventures to maximize time with guides/coaches and help to create a feeling of camaraderie with your fellow attendees (and after the trip new lifelong friends!).Trip costs are: $4195L 2S members save $50Payment plans are available!After the deposit we can break up the fees into monthly payments through June 2026, please contact Lauren to set this up at: lifes2shortfitness@gmail.comW hat is significant about this trip?In Tanzania, as in many other African countries, women who are seeking more rights and gender equity have to face problems created by traditions and customary laws which often discriminate, oppress and exploit them. Women and girls are often deprived of their rights to education, information, technology, the means of production such as land, as well as owning property even where the constitution and some laws provide room for gender equality.The outdoor and tourism industry in Tanzania is predominantly a male dominated environment - as well the whole society in Tanzania and other African countries generally is.Wander Woman Tours founder and head guide Ekeney has broken through these barriers to become the first female porter, next the first female guide and now the first female tour operator in Kilimanjaro summit history. All of the guides, cooks and porters on our adventure are local women passionate about what they do and can offer to the world.We support women of the Kilimanjaro region by giving them a chance to work in the tourism sector and become economically more independent through a safe work environment and fair wages.As a woman founded enterprise based in Colorado, L ife's 2 Short Fitness is proud to be partnering with Wander Women Tours to combine forces and organize adventures for women across the globe who seek to learn more, do more and dream big and give back to those who raise up to give us hope for a brighter future.Y ou can read more about WWT and Ekeney's story .A bout your local L2S guide, Kriste Peoples:Kriste Peoples is a Denver-based outdoor enthusiast and guide, runner, writer, and mindfulness meditation teacher. As a UESCA-certified trail running coach for L2S (and head coach of our beginner course), she shares her passion for outdoor engagement, fitness, and inspiring new narratives of adventure. As a leader in Colorado’s BIPOC outdoor community, Kriste offers talks that address increasing the representation of people of color in nature. She has facilitated workshops, participated in panels, and delivered online trainings at conferences that include NOLs Risk Management, PGM One, Outdoor Retailer, REI, Summit Sisters, and more. She serves on the board of Running Start nonprofit, an organization dedicated to helping women overcome obstacles to fitness and is a proud member of the American Trial Running Association board. As a founding member and Program Manager of the Women’s Wilderness Trailblazers program, she creates nature-based events that cultivate a greater sense of agency, community, and engagement in the outdoors among women of color. Kriste has coached for Black Girls Run and led outings for organizations that include CitiWild and Outdoor Afro. When she’s not out adventuring along the trails of Colorado’s Front Range, Kriste is likely planning her next adventure over carbs in a local eatery. Her work has been published in Trail Runner Magazine, Outdoor Research, Altra Running’s Run Better blog, Outside Magazine, Elevations Outdoors, and others. She has been a featured guest on podcasts and virtual events that include Self Magazine’s Checking In, Run This World by Nicole DeBoom, The Shift Network’s Resilience Summit, The Nature Summit, Running for Real with Tina Muir, and others. Kriste is a proud Altra athlete and Ultimate Direction ambassador.H ow else can we give back?I f you are up for the challenge, pack an extra trash bag in your luggage. The Kili route is notorious for summit seekers leaving litter on the route. We will aim to pick up as much as we can along the way to do our part. Our packs may be heavier and our efforts more labored but our hearts will be lighter with the part we are doing for the environment and example we are setting for others on their journey.TRIP DISCLAIMER:A high level of fitness and prior hiking experience is required to join this adventure. The trek gains more than 13,000 feet in elevation over 6 days in high-altitude conditions.If you are unsure if this trip is right for you, please consult with a doctor before booking.TRAVEL INSURANCE REQUIRED: Due to the trek’s high elevations, our operator requires travel insurance covering high-altitude treks to be purchased before departure. L2S recommends World Nomad’s Standard Policy which covers treks up to 19,685 feet (6,000 meters): worldnomads.com. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/843345b0-4dfe-11f0-a985-8fd66d6cbfb2-rimg-w987-h740-dc5b605f-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/846c7e20-4dfe-11f0-907c-5f59ee18afce-rimg-w1200-h676-dcbfc0bf-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/84ecf8c0-4dfe-11f0-b5f2-832651b9e695-rimg-w1200-h676-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/85285410-4dfe-11f0-907c-5f59ee18afce-rimg-w1200-h676-dc494746-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 02:00 PMDay 1: Arrival and city tourInfo: Arrival day! Check into our accommodations and join a group meet and greet with our resident guides. They will take us on a tour of the vibrant city of Moshi with time for shopping in local markets and an authentic Tanzanian dinner.🕑: 08:00 AMDay 2: Walking safariInfo: Today we will shake off the jetlag and stretch our legs on a walking safari tour in Arusha National Park. The scents and sounds of the African bush are best experienced by foot. Here you will be walking alongside wild, freely roaming animals in their natural habitat including giraffes, elephants, Cape buffalos, zebras, warthogs, blue monkeys, the elusive black-and-white colobus monkey, leopards, bushbuck and many other African animals. In the evening, our local guides will provide an overview of our Kili summit, check gear and answer questions. pre trek briefing and check of your mountain gear to make sure you are well prepared, as well as a stroll through Moshi where you can learn how to get around, visit a local market, get recommendations on where to eat out, shop, find souvenirs etc.🕑: 08:00 AMDay 3: Umbwe Gate (5,905 ft) to Umbwe Camp (9,190 ft)Info: Today we start our hike to the summit! The first section takes us through the lush rain forest where we will have glimpses of monkeys and unique bird species. After a box lunch we will have some steeper terrain to navigate but a hot meal will be awaiting us at Umbwe camp. If you have the energy there will be the option to explore some native caves in the area and learn more about Tanzanian history. Distance: 5 miles----Hiking Time: 4-5 hours--- Altitude gained: 3,285 ft----Habitat: Montane forest🕑: 08:00 AMDay 4: Umbwe Camp ( 9,190 ft) to Barranco Camp (12,800 ft)Info: After breakfast we will climb steeply through thinning forest glades and through Giant Erica and Heather as the air gets drier. We will continue up a narrow spectacular ridge that drops on both sides and hopefully the clouds will part to reward us with a view of Uhuru Peak looming overhead. After lunch, we will enter a zone of giant groundsels (Seneci Kilimanjari) that seem to guard the heights. This garden is one of Kilimanjaro’s special treasures. Distance: 8 km Hiking Time: 4-5 hours altitude gained: 3,610 ft Habitat: Semi-desert🕑: 08:00 AMDay 5: Barranco Camp (12,800 ft) to Karanga Camp (13,780 ft)Info: Today we continue up a steep ridge to the top of the great Barranco Wall. Topping out just below the icefalls of the Heim Glacier, you can now appreciate just how beautiful Kilimanjaro really is. With Kibo’s glaciers soaring overhead, you descend into the lush Karanga Valley to the campsite. Looking east from there you will see the jagged peaks of Mawenzi jutting into the African sky. After a hot lunch in the camp your afternoon is at leisure for resting or exploring. There will be an optional mindful meditation session with coach Kriste at sunset. Distance: 7 km Hiking time: 3 hours altitude gained: 980 ft Habitat: alpine desert🕑: 09:00 AMDAY 6: Karanga Camp (13,780 ft) to Barafu Camp (14,930 ft)Info: In the morning we will hike east over intervening ridges and valleys to join the Mweka Route and onto the Barafu Hut. Here you will receive a hot lunch and get a chance to rest. "Barafu" is the Swahili word for “ice”. In the evening we will enjoy a starry sky and retire early as tomorrow is our big summit day! Distance: 13 km----Hiking time: 5 hours-----Altitude gained: 1,150ft🕑: 10:00 AMDay 7: SUMMIT DAYInfo: Summit Day and it's a BIG one! We will wake you up just before midnight and after some steaming tea and biscuits we will begin the climb northwest up through heavy scree between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers to Stella Point on the crater rim where we will take in a supremely sanguine sunrise. After we spend some celebratory time on the summit we will begin our long descent down. Distance: 7 km up, 23 km down----Hiking Time: 4 hours up, 6 hours down----Altitude gained: 4,410 ft----Descent: 9,170 ft----Habitat: alpine zone, moorland, rainforest🕑: 09:00 AMDay 8: Mweka Camp (10,170 ft) to Mweka Gate (6,500 ft)Info: On our last day we will descend only, so this will be an easy fun one! After our breakfast on the mountain we will be back from moorland to rain forest then to cultivation zone where the Chagga people live. At the Main Gate you will have the chance to get your muddy boots cleaned, take pictures with your team, have a last hot lunch and receive your summit certificate from your guide. We will pick you up with our vehicle and drive you back to your hotel for a well earned evening of rest. Distance: 9 miles----Descent: 3,670 ft----Hiking Time: 3 hours🕑: 09:00 AMDay 9: Waterfall hike and village visitInfo: We will start the day walking through a coffee and banana plantation. You will learn a lot about coffee as well as banana farming. When we reach the village we will observe and participate in the entire process of making a cup of coffee from seed to mug, and eventually have a taste of it while enjoying singing and dancing from local village people. At lunchtime you will have a locally produced meal and then head off to explore a beautiful waterfall where there will be the opportunity to jump in for a refreshing swim! Total hiking distance is about 5 miles through plantation lands and rain forest. This will be our final group dinner so we will go out in style in Moshi and say our final farewells to new friends from across the globe!🕑: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PMDay 10: Recovery day at the Kikuletwa hot springs!Info: Today we will unwind and soothe those sore muscles in the therapeutic warm water from natural springs. If you have the energy you can swing and jump into the water or just relax in the midst of lush nature and friendly local people. The hot springs are located in the land of the famous pastoral Massai tribe. You will see their children with cows and Punda (african donkey) laughing and waving at you. After a long dip in the springs we will enjoy a hot local lunch before heading back to our hotel. You will have the evening free to explore and get dinner on your own or with fellow group members (dinner not included in trip fees).🕑: 07:00 AMDay 11: Heading homeInfo: This will be the day where we part ways. A piece of your heart will always belong to the mountain and our guides hope that our friendships we earned along the hard path last a lifetime! Some will fly home and others will carry along to more adventures in the region. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mushi/kilimanjaro-hiking-adventure-retreat/100001406384446739 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, business, workshops, meditation, health-wellness, camping, food-drinks, art, literary-art, meet-and-greet, meetups, it, shopping - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 642.09, max: 642.09, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: mushi - **state**: AR - **country**: Tanzania - **location**: Mount Kilimanjaro - **lat**: -3.067424699999999 - **long**: 37.35562729999999 - **full address**: Mount Kilimanjaro, 1520 siwlg, mushi, Tanzania ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Kilimanjaro hiking adventure retreat! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/62420986001a4014f12a049c0133b1e9e5d89bdcc00981ead9d614367a389213-rimg-w1200-h800-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1750441610 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Kilimanjaro hiking adventure retreat! being held? - **A:** Kilimanjaro hiking adventure retreat! takes place on Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Mount Kilimanjaro, 1520 siwlg, mushi, Tanzania. - **Q**: Who is organizing Kilimanjaro hiking adventure retreat!? - **A:** Kilimanjaro hiking adventure retreat! is organized by Life's 2 Short Fitness. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Kilimanjaro hiking adventure retreat! is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in mushi, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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