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CLIMB KILI 4 ELEPHANTS

STAND ON THE ROOF OF AFRICA ON WORLD ELEPHANT DAY

Challenge yourself in 2021 and climb to the roof of Africa to Save Elephants
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CLIMB KILI 4 ELEPHANTS

A LIFE CHANGING ADVENTURE TO HELP SAVE ELEPHANTS

CLIMB KILI 4 ELEPHANTS

Every day, approximately 100 African elephants are being killed for their ivory – if the slaughter continues at this rate they will be close to extinction in 10 years. But there is hope – local communities are desperately trying to protect the elephants, and we can help them! Our ``Climb Kili 4 Elephants`` adventure is an extraordinary expedition in support of a critical cause: fighting the elephant poaching crisis in Tanzania.
A fundraising adventure to save the lives of elephants

SUMMIT KILIMANJARO ON WORLD ELEPHANT DAY

Climb Kili 4 Elephants is a project of KCC that was established to raise awareness for poaching of African elephants and promote a deeper understanding of the trafficking of endangered wildlife.
With our CK4E treks to the summit of Kilimanjaro, we aim to help fund the efforts for elephant conservation in partnership with conservation groups in Africa and provide wages, equipment and training for vitally needed scout teams in Tarangire National Park.
IF YOU LOVE ELEPHANTS - THIS IS AN ADVENTURE FOR YOU

CLIMB KILI 4 ELEPHANTS

STANDING ON THE ROOF OF AFRICA

THE TREK

This 9 day journey will begin in the lush rainforests of Mt Kilimanjaro. At a colossal 5,895m, Kili breaks through the clouds and stands as the highest point in Africa. Our challenge over the next 7 days is to clamber through the 5 climatic zones and above the sea of clouds to its summit via the Machame Route. This will most likely be one of the toughest but most exhilarating adventures you will ever embark on.

GETTING UP CLOSE WITH THE ELEPHANTS

A 2 DAY ELEPHANT EXPERIENCE

Over the next 2 days you will reconnect, with nature and reflect in the presence of the majestic African wildlife in the deep backcountry of Tarangire. Here you will live the unique and sensual experience of being up close with elephants in the African wilderness. . After a day in the bush with the elephants we will spend the night 10 km into the park, relaxing at Tarangire Safari Lodge. The following morning we will continue with our elephant encounters in the National Park and then make our way back to Arusha in the early evening.
We Can Help

STEP UP TO THE CHALLENGE AND TAKE ACTION

“The question is, are we happy to suppose that our grandchildren may never be able to see an elephant except in a picture book ”

 – Sir David Attenborough-

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IN 10 YEARS ELEPHANTS COULD BE EXTINCT

FIGHT THE PLIGHT THAT ELEPHANTS FACE

Fueling this poaching boom is a market for ornately carved ivory and rhino horn sold as a very expensive cure-all in prospering Asian countries.
Many conservationists feel anger, rage and despair. You will understand when you have spent a couple days in the remote corners of Tarangire National Park.
After watching huge herds of elephants as they feed, bathe, play and socialize, we challenge anyone not to feel awe at the sight of them. To kill them for something so trivial as decorative craft is utterly beyond comprehension.
A DAY TO DAY DETAILED ITINERARY

WHAT DOES YOUR ADVENTURE LOOK LIKE?

SUMMIT ON WORLD ELEPHANT DAY

7 DAY TREK

06.08.2022 - 13.08.2022
MACHAME ROUTE
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GET UP CLOSE WITH THE ELEPHANTS

2 DAY SAFARI

14.08.2022 - 15.08.2022
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
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CLIMB KILI 4 ELEPHANTS
SHAKE OFF THE DUST FROM THE BUSH AND RELAX

TARANGIRE SAFARI LODGE

Since 1985, family owned & managed Tarangire Safari Lodge has been well known for its location and panoramic views and has catered to wildlife enthusiasts and those seeking rest and relaxation among one of Tanzania’s most popular national parks. The perfect finish to our first day of safari - we will spend one night here, relaxing and absorbing the ambiance of Tarangire.
SUPPORTING COMMUNITY BASED CONSERVATION

HOW DOES YOUR ADVENTURE HELP SAVE THE ELEPHANTS?

Tanzania’s elephants plummeted by 60% between 2010 and 2015 due to poaching. There are now only 45,000 elephants in Tanzania (compared to the 316,000 that roamed the plains in 1979) and they desperately need protecting.
Change is Driven by Communities Taking Ownership

ENLISTING THE SUPPORT OF LOCAL PEOPLE

One of the most effective ways to save elephants is to enlist the support of local people: villagers who share elephant habitat, and, crucially, community scouts who are the ‘ears and eyes’ on the ground. Our trek raises funds for a group of community scouts who use dogs to track down poachers. This is hugely effective: poachers greatly fear these dogs so their very presence in an area is a big deterrent.
OUR PARTNERS IN TANZANIA

THE HONEYGUIDE FOUNDATION

Honeyguide runs community-based conservation initiatives across nearly 1.2 million acres of wilderness in Tanzania. The foundation works with communities across five program areas—enterprise development, management & governance, communications, human-wildlife conflict prevention, and wildlife & habitat protection—to advance sustainable practices in local conservation. These programs are interlinked, supporting and depending on each other to create robust, fully-functioning community protected areas.

A MASSIVE DETERRENT TO POACHERS

SUPPORTING THE K-9 TRAKKER DOGS UNIT

STAND ON THE ROOF OF AFRICA AND HELP SAVE ELEPHANTS LIVES
Honeyguide established its first tracker dog unit in 2011. It proved so successful in the fight against poaching that there are now tracker dog units in ten protected areas of northern Tanzania.
Our trek supports the K-9 Tracker Dog Units. They have successfully intercepted a number of poachers, and the rate of elephant poaching has decreased – in the last year not one elephant was lost in this area.

Placing K-9 units in parks is a massive deterrent to poachers and brings about a fast decline in poaching attempts. This project is crucial for the conservation of Northern Tanzania’s elephants. But it needs help. The annual cost for running the Serengeti K-9 Unit is $28,240. Whatever we can raise towards this is hugely appreciated.

SUPPORTING COMMUNITY BASED CONSERVATION

WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO?

Honeyguide is a dynamic fast-growing organization that has a record of delivering results for community-based conservation ventures in the field. While Honeyguide built its name on the success of supporting effective wildlife protection teams, today the organization has expanded and synthesized its programs into a five-program integrated approach to community-based natural resource management. Honeyguide has a promising future, but does need to diversify and expand its revenue streams in order to realize that future.
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ANTI-POACHING SCOUT FOR 1 MONTH (USD$)
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EVERY TREKKER COUNTS

RAISING THE FUNDS

Each participant is asked to raise a minimum of $250. Recognizing that fundraising is daunting for many people, we provide you with support and ideas that you can use to raise funds, such as asking your family and friends to sponsor you for each kiliometer you climb. We will invite and assist you to set up a fundraising page with Given Gain, and once the trek is complete and all the donations are in, the monies are transferred to the Honeyguide Foundation.
EVERY TREKKER COUNTS

SUMMIT KILIMANJARO ON WORLD ELEPHANT DAY

STAND ON THE ROOF OF AFRICA AND HELP SAVE ELEPHANTS LIVES
CLIMB KILI 4 ELEPHANTS

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  • Mara Kati Kati is a mobile camp strategically situated in north Serengeti, ideal for exploring the Mara Ecosystem. The camp offers comfortable accommodation together with the unique opportunity to enjoy a real safari experience on a camp. In its comfortable tents one will feel completely immersed in the surroundings and one can enjoy the rich animal life and vegetation of the area.

    An original form of accommodation which resembles the old camps of the first explorers in Africa, with all the commodities of today.

    The camp has been designed to cause a minimum impact on the environment. All of the infrastructure is mobile and the philosophy of the company is not to leave anything behind.

    The tents at Mara Kati Kati are meticulously designed to blend the essence of classic safari adventures with modern comforts. Each tent is furnished with plush bedding, locally inspired décor, and ensuite bathrooms equipped with hot showers and eco-friendly toiletries. The subtle lighting, soft linens, and rustic yet sophisticated furnishings create an ambiance that seamlessly merges the raw beauty of the wilderness with the elegance of a homey accommodation.

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    Experience the Wild…

    Welcome to Tarangire Simba Lodge, Tarangire National Park is a gem on the northern safari circuit. Teeming with wildlife, especially in the dry season, this area is a safari-goers dream. Located near the new Sangaiwe Gate of Tarangire National Park. Tarangire Simba Lodge is situated in a wildlife-rich area with unhampered views to beautiful Lake Burunge, bordered by the park and a Wildlife Management Area. The setting is stunning; with a giant old Baobab tree anchoring one corner and a permeating feeling of real Africa.

    The lodge opened in mid 2015 (July) and has 24 classic tents under thatch. Resident wildlife includes lion, zebra, bushbuck, impala, porcupine, monkeys, warthog, mongoose and more. Elephant, buffalo, ostrich and giraffe frequently pass through while the bird life is prolific and vibrant.

    Areas surrounding national parks are critical for conservation. The location of Tarangire Simba Lodge creates a buffer between the park and the nearby village areas, which, although currently sparse in population, are under cultivation and could be subject to human/wildlife conflict. We work closely with the rangers at the nearby station to ensure that the wildlife is not compromised.

     

     

    During the dry season groups of elephant, giraffe, waterbuck, zebra and more come to a small waterhole located in front of the lodge. Lucky guests can watch wildlife right from their rooms or the elevated viewing platform near the pool.

    Guests are able to enter, exit and re-enter from the Sangaiwe gate of Tarangire National Park with ease.

     

    Fine hospitality for safari travellers

    Accommodation at Tarangire Simba Lodge is in sixteen classic canvas safari tents situated permanently under thatch. The spacious tents are constructed on platforms complete with wooden floors, large en-suite dressing room, toilet and shower. There are twin and queen tents; triples are possible. There is also a family tent with two queen-sized beds. Additionally there is an outdoor shower and each tent has a private veranda with views to the bush and Lake Burunge. Furnishings are handcrafted from African hardwood complimented with tastefully selected fabrics; electricity and hot water are solar powered. Full amenities are provided.

    If you’re lucky you may see wildlife right from your room or verandah!

    Each room has a torch (flashlight) and umbrella for you to use during your stay with us and there is a power strip to charge your devices.