For something a little different why not plan a bunch holiday someplace amazing for coming thirtieths and all those up? Whether it's the year of twenty-first birthdays, thirtieth or the fortieth, somebody is going to want to create a splash. The culprits are trips to Las Vegas or weekends at Prague. The big 3 0 is a pinnacle point in your life and you deserve to feel a feeling of achievement. For a lot of us, life has passed us rather quickly and we have little to boast about. That's why this year you should take a battle, a psychological and physical test.

Mount Kilimanjaro is nearly 6000 metres towers and high over the plains of East Africa. It is referred to as the 'Roof of Africa' and supplies a difficult struggle for the average trekker. You do not need to be an experienced trekker, while only around 80 per cent of climbers make it to the Uhuru Peak summit. A high level of fitness, dedication and preparation for the high altitude are all you really need. Everest Base Camp (https://www.greatnepaltreks.com/exploring-everest-base-camp/) is another mountain, where trekker loves to trek and keep on their itinerary list.

Altitude sickness strikes around 2500 metres so read up about the warning signals and the best ways to acclimatise. Some travel companies will offer ideas and guidance on altitude sickness and one or two offer deals on training that is pre-trekking. Your group vacation, together with the boys or other couples, can be cheaper too as you will most likely find discounts. Just look around for the companies that offer the support and the bargains.

Your group of 30-year-olds have landed in Tanzania and once the admin bit is done the fun will really begin. There are four routes to choose from, varying in difficulty. If your group is little your travel provider may book you on a group tour along with travellers. The route for the less experienced is the Lemosho route which takes but allows for acclimatisation.

The Machame route is probably classed as the hardest as it has the steeper ascents and needs some scrambling (trekking term for climbing over uneven ground). Whichever route you take Africa's wild landscape follows you, Kibo Peak, moorlands, dusty plains and perspectives of Mount Meru and lush rainforests. The Great Migration takes place. Hoards of zebras and wildebeest migrate from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara followed by lions, elephants and leopards. If you do not catch a glimpse of this from the peaks of Kilimanjaro make sure that you add your holiday's finish and a game drive.

After your week-long trek most of you will reach the summit of Kilimanjaro and what a sense of accomplishment you will feel. It takes teamwork and pushing your body to the limit and at the age of thirty, you will feel frustrated and overwhelmed. A superb birthday gift for your entire group, if you are lucky you will reach the summit at sunrise as the sun begins to stretch across the Masai lands and giant glaciers.