Big Mountain Clean Up 2026 - Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro is not just the highest peak in Africa. It’s a symbol of endurance and natural beauty. But the iconic “Roof of Africa” is in danger.

Every year, tens of thousands of trekkers flock to Kilimanjaro seeking adventure. Yet, left behind are thousands of kilograms of plastic, food waste, discarded gear, and human waste. This growing environmental crisis is threatening the very soul of the mountain.

It’s time to act. ‘Clean Kilimanjaro’ is a bold, high-impact initiative to restore, protect, and preserve this majestic mountain, and empower those who know it best to lead the change.

Environmental Challenge: With an estimated 50,000 visitors to Kilimanjaro annually, it is clear that, with even positive local steps to remove waste, the levels of waste left remain a significant problem.  This pollution endangers wildlife, contaminates water sources, and scars the landscape.

A Sacred Legacy: Kilimanjaro is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Protecting it safeguards biodiversity, climate stability, and cultural heritage.

Porters Without Work: Outside peak trekking seasons, many mountain porters face unemployment and hardship. This initiative creates fair, dignified off-season work, cleaning the very mountain they help people climb.

We are seeking to raise £20,000, which we will add to the £10,000 already raised, to clean Kilimanjaro as part of our Big Mountain Clean Up campaign.  A desire to see waste reduction, removal, responsible tourism and local empowerment to clean these incredible places.

Our Core Goals:

1. Restore Kilimanjaro’s environment through a structured waste clean-up expeditions led by trained local teams.
2. Employ and fairly pay mountain porters during the off-season to conduct Trash Treks, providing stable income and skills training.
3. Engage trekkers and tourists with eco-conscious treks that combine summit goals with environmental impact.
4. Educate local communities, guides, and tour operators to reduce waste at the source and adopt sustainable practices.
5. Inspire change.

In an exciting move, we are partnering with our colleagues in Elite Exped, to offer a limited number of spaces on our Big Mountain Clean Up 2026 - Kilimanjaro trek.  This will provide a chance for adventurers to summit Kilimanjaro at that same time contribute directly to its preservation by removing waste as part of the hike.

Ways to Get Involved:

Corporate Sponsorship – Align your brand with meaningful environmental impact.

Individual Donations – Help cover the cost of the Big Mountain Clean Up, from funding a porter, to essential equipment, or even the entire campaign. You can also take part in one of our fundraising activities to make a direct impact.

Expedition Partnerships – Sign up as an individual or business to participate in the Big Mountain Clean Up trek.

Advocacy & Awareness – Share the message. Be a voice for Kilimanjaro.

Join us. Fund us. Walk with us.