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Mt Kilimanjaro Trek! One of the 7 Summits - A bucket list adventure.
Our Meetup is off to another hiking adventure! Mt Kilimanjaro, as the tallest mountain in Africa, is included in the 7 Summits of the world.
It is a bucket-list item for all hard-core hikers and mountain lovers.
We did this trek with Meetup in the summer of 2024 and it was a true experience of a lifetime (see photos below)
Let's get to some numbers. It is 5,895m/19,340ft
BUT . . . our starting elevation for the trek is 3795m/12541ft
As such elevation gain is 2100m/6799ft
To compare Everest Base Camp trek, is about 2754m/9035ft elevation change. And Mt Whitney is about 1828m/6000ft elevation change.
The key to being able to succeed in this endeavor lays in the route and the support system.
We are taking the Lemosho Route via the Northern Circuit. The Northern Circuit route is the longest and newest of the seven established Kilimanjaro routes. It's one of the best routes because it has the best acclimatization profile. This results in one of the highest summit success rates. Add to that stunning views, and comparatively relaxed pace. It is also much less crowded than the other Kilimanjaro routes.
As far as our support system: We will be accompanied by experienced guides, porters and cooks. They are certified, ensuring our safety and comfort. Porters will carry our gear.
We will have a high ratio of guides to hikers. Our guides will go our pace and support each and everyone of us, regardless of fitness level and pace. In other words...you go your own speed and we all get there safe.
More about our trek/trip.
As with all our international trips, we picked the best season/time of year to go for weather and wildlife. Lemosho and Northern Circuit is a scenically spectacular and varied route. At the lower elevations it has an abundance of wildlife such as elephant, buffalo, eland and lion which come over to forage during dry season.
Each of our trips is personally crafted to offer the best places and best use of time.
But I don't have the needed gear?!
You don't need much more than the standard trekker's equipment. We will provide you with a list of what is already included and what can be rented there.
Does this include food?
All meals on the trek potion are included and a cook travels with us!
What is lodging like?
We are sleeping in new and comfortable tents (carried during the day by porters)
I am new at this.
That's OK. We do plenty of prep Zooms before we depart. And in California we have a number of local outdoor day or weekend outings you can test out with us.
How dangerous is this? What if I get sick or hurt?
We will be walking on an established, well used trail the entire time. Our trip INCLUDES emergency insurance. We are also Certified Wilderness First Responders and our guides are members of (AMREF) Flying Doctor.
Plain and simple, safety is our primary goal.
How much does this cost?
Kilimanjaro Mountain Trek $3950 per person, double occupancy. Land only (airfare not included). Solo supplement $600
Trip Cost includes:
- 9 nights accommodation
- 3 meals everyday on the trek
- All Fees & Entrances and Taxes
- Camping equipment such as tents, tables, chairs.
- Lead Guide, Assistant Guides, Porters and Cook
RSVP to this event shows your interest, but does not hold your space.
The only way to secure your spot for this trip is a $300 deposit:
CLICK HERE FOR SECURE DEPOSIT LINK
Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).
IF you need an airfare quote, Click here to message Anna
For more information about this or any of our other international events, fill out this form: INTERNATIONAL MEETUPS INFO REQUEST
To see pictures from our Kilimanjaro adventure in 2024 CLICK HERE
We do a monthly Q & A Zoom: Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered.
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The MAIN location where this event is posted:
https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/302872805/
(RSVP there for any conversation and comments)
This events is cross posted to several other groups and the number of RSVPs on each is not reflective. We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.
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Speed Friending (Expand Your Social Network)
Bryant Park Lounge, 1033 6th Avenue, 3rd floor, New york, NY, US*GET TICKETS AT - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-friending-tickets-1131156542669 (*Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. They are consistently well attended. Must prepay to attend.)
This is a great time of year to meet new people and make new friends! Come expand your social circle at this fun and friendly event! Prior to the event, we will provide you with some ice breaker questions that you can use, or you can make up your own. At the event, participants will be broken up into groups of 3-4 people.
The group will stay together for about 5-10 minutes and at the end of the round, half of the participants will move to a new station and start a new round, meeting new people.
*****1 item minimum purchase (drinks, non alcoholic is ok, and/or food)
FAQs:
How many will attend? This is a MULTI-GROUP partner Meetup. We will have a good number of members attending.Can I come alone? Yes. 95% of those attending will be coming on their own. This is a great way to network, connect and make new friends!
Is this age-specific? 20s, 30s, 40s. We usually get a good mix of ages.
Do I need to get ticket in advance? Yes. Prepay only event. $19-$25 depending upon available spaces/how early you purchase ticket
For more fun events follow: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283
1 attendee- $29.85
Speed Dating Event NYC- Ages 20s-30s
THE DAWSON 39, 54 West 39th Street, Manhattan, NY, USGet details and tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984586936952
IMPORTANT NOTE: CLICKING THE "RSVP AND PAY ORGANIZER DIRECTLY BUTTON" ON MEETUP DOES NOT GET YOU A TICKET/SPOT. YOU HAVE TO CLICK THE LINK TO THE EVENTBRITE PAGE AND PURCHASE A TICKET THERE. PRICE GOES UP AS EVENT TIME APPROACHES AND MAY SELL OUT SO GET YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE ASAP.
*This is a multigroup event so event responses are only a portion of the total number of attendees
* Check in starts 15 minutes before event start time so if possible please arrive a bit early.
At this event you will be going on a series of about 7 to 12 mini dates with each date lasting about 5 minutes each. Women stay seated and the men rotate from table to table until they meet each woman.
You will get a match card and at the end of each mini-date you'll indicate whether or not you'd like to see the person again. At the end of the evening you will hand your match card in to the event host. If you both select each other, we will send you each others' email address the next day so you can set up a future date! Within 48hrs, you'll receive an email with the first name and email of your mutual matches. We do not give out names or contact info unless there is a mutual match.
Our Speed Dating events tend to attract quality, single professionals who are done with the dating games and ready to meet that special someone. Most people know within a few minutes if they would like to see someone again.
We will have fun, ice breaker questions available to pull out of an envelope on the tables so there will never be a lull in conversation. The questions are also a great way to gauge chemistry with the other person.
Get details and tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984586936952** SEE MORE UPCOMING NYC AREA EVENTS AT WWW.FRIENDZYEVENTS.COM **
1 attendee 
Singles Mingle Penthouse Party (Comp Cocktail for Ladies)
THE CLOUD ONE LOUNGE, 133 GREENWICH STREET 6TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY, US*TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-takes-speed-dating-20s-30s-tickets-1984329562137
(Limited # of ladies save $5 by using discount code 5 at checkout. Our events are co-organized by multiple groups so don't pay attention to the RSVPs. These events are consistently well attended.)Join us in one of the best venues in all of NYC and meet the someone special. This experience is for singles and socialites looking to make new connections. With amazing ambiance and complimentary signature cocktails, this is the one of the best hidden hotel lounges/penthouses in all of NYC.
The venue, views, customer service, wines and cocktails are simply superlative. In addition, all ladies will receive a complimentary signature one cloud cocktail/alcoholic or non before 7:30 pm arrival.
What to expect:
- Making new connections with up to 50 singles and socialites in an amazing venue
- Ladies will receive a complimentary signature cloud one cocktail before 7:30pm
As The Cloud One is waiving their large group rental fee, a one item spend is required for ladies and a 2 item spend is required for men
Dress code: Dress to impress/business casual. No tee shirts, sneakers and caps will be allowed.
For more fun events follow: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283
1 attendee
"Hot Takes" 20s & 30s Speed Dating (Comp Drink for Ladies) + Free After Party
The Cloud One Lounge, 133 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10006, NYC, NY, USTICKETS - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-takes-speed-dating-20s-30s-tickets-1984329562137
(*Limited # of Women save $5 using discount code "5" at checkout. Must purchase a ticket in advance to attend.)As written up in the latest *USA Today, check out the newest and "hottest" type of speed dating! Skip the small talk and share your personal opinions on some interesting topics! The idea is to accelerate finding compatibility by being your true authentic self.
Forget awkward speed dating. Forget another night of swiping dating apps. This "hot takes" night makes dating fun again with a room full of people who actually match your energy.
How it works: Ladies will receive a complimentary drink upon before a 7:30 pm arrival time. During the speed dating, ladies will sit and men will rotate. At the beginning of each round, there will be a question/topic in which each participant will offer their “hot take” on the subject matter and question posed.
As you sit across from your new potential match, each person will have a minute to offer your personal opinion/viewpoint, and then both participants will have 3 minutes to ask further clarifying questions and have a conversation on the matter in a respectful, light hearted manner.
Your matches will be delivered the next day, and everyone will receive a complimentary after party going on in the same venue until 10 pm.
* https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/01/20/hot-take-dating-trend-explained-daters-singles/88216787007/
What To Expect:
- New and innovative speed dating concept which accelerates true compatibility
- Ladies receive complimentary drink upon entry before 7:30 pm arrival
- Ages of the speed dating will be eligible singles who are in 20s & 30s
- Complimentary after party with additional singles in the same age range
- Your matches delivered the next day via email or text
As The Cloud One is waiving their large group rental fee, a one item spend is required for ladies and a 2 item spend is required for men
Dress code: Dress to impress/business casual. No t-shirts, sneakers, hatsFor more fun events follow: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283
1 attendee
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