Hike Kilimanjaro With a Purpose
Hike Kilimanjaro and support a child’s education
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with Discount Treks is more than a journey to 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) it’s a chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of local primary school children.
At Discount Treks, every hike you undertake supports a child at Kirosha Primary School, a local institution where education lays the foundation for brighter futures. Our team has crafted this initiative to blend the exhilaration of reaching Uhuru Peak with the meaningful act of providing learning tools to young students in the Kilimanjaro Region.
Supporting Kirosha Primary School
Hiking Kilimanjaro with Discount Treks directly aids the children of Kirosha Primary School, a local school where resources are often scarce but potential is abundant. Our commitment ensures that every trek you book helps equip these students with essential tools books, pencils, desks, and more empowering them to learn and grow. Through our Summit for Students program, 15% of your trip fees go directly to the school, funding supplies and infrastructure that enhance their educational experience.
Our staff works closely with school leaders to identify pressing needs, ensuring your contribution has a tangible impact. By choosing to climb with us, you’re not just conquering a peak you’re helping a child build a foundation for success, one step at a time.
How It Works
Participating in this purposeful climb with Discount Treks is simple and seamless, integrating support for Kirosha Primary School into every trek.
Start by selecting your preferred climb any route, such as the 5-day Marangu or 9-day Northern Circuit, and any date that suits your schedule, whether a solo adventure or a group trek.
Once booked, your climb automatically becomes part of our Summit for Students initiative, where 15% of your fees are channeled directly to the school, no additional action required. This contribution ensures that every child has access to the tools they deserve to learn, from writing materials to classroom improvements, making your ascent a dual triumph of personal achievement and community support.
Our guides and staff manage the process, so you can focus on the climb while knowing your effort benefits young learners.
The Impact of Your Climb
Every Kilimanjaro hike with Discount Treks carries the power to transform lives at Kirosha Primary School, where education is a gateway to opportunity. The 15% of fees donated through Summit for Students translates into practical support perhaps a set of textbooks for a class, uniforms for students in need, or repairs to a weathered schoolroom.
Our team ensures these funds are used effectively, with regular updates shared with climbers post-trek, offering a glimpse into the difference you’ve made. Because every child deserves the tools to learn, your climb becomes a lifeline, bridging your journey to their future. With Discount Treks, the satisfaction of summiting is matched by the knowledge that your adventure has empowered a student to thrive.
Discount Treks believes that climbing Kilimanjaro should leave a legacy beyond the trail, and our Summit for Students program embodies this vision. Our guides lead you to Uhuru Peak with expertise, achieving a 95% success rate on longer routes, while our staff ensures that 15% of your investment directly supports Kirosha Primary School’s children. This seamless integration means every trek whether a day hike or a week-long ascent contributes to education without compromising the quality of your experience.
By hiking with us, you join a community of climbers who value purpose alongside adventure, amplifying the impact of your footsteps. With Discount Treks, your climb is a powerful act of support, uniting personal triumph with the promise of learning.
