Trek Kilimanjaro 2028

Oct 29th 2026

Challenge yourself and support our Hospital as you take on the iconic Trek Kilimanjaro in June 2028

Our fundraising adventures challenge you from sign-up to finish line, as you raise vital funds for our hospital charity, trek with new-found friends, and experience breathtaking scenery on the way.

Are you ready to take on a once in a lifetime challenge in support of the Stars Appeal?

Join fellow trekkers on an unforgettable journey climbing the highest freestanding mountain in the world!

Kilimanjaro is also the highest mountain on the African continent at 5895m. Push your limits both physically and mentally as you overcome challenges on this unforgettable fundraising adventure. This trek takes the Machame route, which allows for gradual acclimatisation to the altitude and therefore offers an excellent chance of reaching the summit. You will pass through thick forest, moorland and scree enroute to Uhuru Peak, the highest point, where huge permanent glaciers flow from the summit high above the dusty African plains. You’ll face long days, freezing temperatures, and fatigue on this challenging altitude trek, but the achievement of completing this trek, knowing you are supporting local people at Salisbury Hospital will be worth every step!

NOTE: This is an OPEN challenge run by our travel partners Discover Adventure. We invite you to join this trek to raise funds for the Stars Appeal. You’ll be trekking with people from across the UK, raising funds for many different charities.

What’s your commitment?

You’ll need to be FIT, WELL-EQUIPPED and ready to FUNDRAISE

You’ll be trekking for 6 long days, battling challenging terrain, changing temperatures and altitude. This is not a trek which anyone should attempt without specific training. We’ll send you Discover Adventure’s recommended training plan when you sign up.
You’ll need to be well-equipped and have the right kit to take on this challenge. A specific kit list will be provided by Discover Adventure
You must pay for all your trip costs – £499 on sign up, plus £3,150 8 weeks before departure making a total of £3,649. We ask you to raise at least £3000 for the Stars Appeal – we hope you will raise much more.

Find out more about TREK KILIMANJARO

Essential Details

Dates: Friday 2nd June – Sunday 11th June 2028

Health: For your own safety, and the safety of fellow trekkers, Discover Adventure require every trekker to complete a medical form at registration. See the form here. You must be at least 18 years old to join this trip

Trip costs:

£499 non-returnable registration fee payable to Discover Adventure at sign up

£3,150 remaining cost, payable 8 weeks before departure to Discover Adventure, making a total cost of £3,649

Fundraising: Please aim to raise at least £2,500 for the Stars Appeal in addition to paying your own trip costs

What support will you get?

While you’re training and fundraising:

T-shirt and fundraising materials
Fundraising tips and ideas
Training guide from Discover Adventure, our trip organisers
Stars Appeal HQ co-ordination and support

On the trip:

Professional leaders and crew
Your fellow trekkers

What Kilimanjaro Trekkers Say

“A once-in-a-lifetime experience. It was extremely hard (especially summit night!) but the team were fantastic, we all bonded with each other and all of the local support crew. An amazing experience.”

Rachel

“I was looking for a new experience that I could combine with fundraising . The Kilimanjaro trek was absolutely breath-taking – in both senses! Organisation and support, before and during the trip, enabled the entire group to reach the rim of Kilimanjaro. I'd never climbed a mountain of any sort before booking the trip, so there was an almighty sense of achievement.”

Jim

“Our leader was spectacular and the in-country support was absolutely second to none, especially our head guide. This was an incredibly hard experience but now that I’m home, I can appreciate what it gave me and what I gave to myself by completing it.”