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Kilimanjaro (Wilderness Adventures)

Kilimanjaro · ★ 4.9 (55 reviews)

A challenging expedition to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania for older teens.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to Wilderness Adventures' 2026 trip list, which includes a Kilimanjaro expedition. Wilderness Adventures has been operating for over 50 years, founded by Mike and Helen Cottingham, and is a for-profit organization. The program type is overnight, focusing on adventure travel for teenagers. The website states that all leaders undergo extensive training, including Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid, CPR, and participate in a comprehensive background check. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the site emphasizes small group sizes. Google reviews for 'Wilderness Adventures' average 4.8 stars from over 200 reviews, with themes highlighting transformative experiences, excellent leadership, and well-organized trips. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Since 197650+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 16–18

Kilimanjaro (Wilderness Adventures) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in adventure, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1976 (50 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 16–18
  • Address: PO Box 2768, Jackson, WY 83001, USA
  • Phone: 800-530-3711
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $9,195 for 21 days USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Kilimanjaro (Wilderness Adventures)

What ages does Kilimanjaro (Wilderness Adventures) accept?
Kilimanjaro (Wilderness Adventures) is open to children ages 16–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Kilimanjaro (Wilderness Adventures) cost?
Kilimanjaro (Wilderness Adventures) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. $9,195 for 21 days USD Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Kilimanjaro (Wilderness Adventures)?
Kilimanjaro (Wilderness Adventures) is operated by a private business, with 50 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Kilimanjaro (Wilderness Adventures) provide lunch?
Yes — Kilimanjaro (Wilderness Adventures) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Kilimanjaro (Wilderness Adventures) offer transportation?
Kilimanjaro (Wilderness Adventures) provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

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