Ten years after Comic Relief first climbed Kilimanjaro, another group of celebrities took up the challenge. Ahead of Red Nose Day on March 17, nine famous faces will face altitude, sub-zero temperatures and exhaustion in the name of a good cause. After days of tormenting viewers with social media clips of celebrities at their Kilimanjaro camp, viewers can finally follow the ups and downs of their entire journey in an hour-long TV special.
READ MOREClimbing Kilimanjaro is not very difficult, almost if not of the paths are not steep and mostly has to do with the altitude. However, the summit night is extremely difficult as it is the coldest and windiest part of your adventure. A 4,084 foot space with 49% less oxygen and a descent of almost 870 feet.
READ MOREMany different factors influence the price increase. A Kilimanjaro climb can cost anywhere from $1,500 (standard) to over $7,000 (deluxe package) and more. Combine this knowledge with the fact that there are over 250 licensed operators and hundreds of unlicensed operators in the region and it becomes a difficult task to make the right decision. To understand what it costs to climb Kilimanjaro, you need to consider many different factors, kindly contact us for more information.
READ MORECheryl Cole and Fearne Cotton had both collapsed but were among nine celebrities to raise £1.4million for Comic Relief for climbing Africa's highest mountain. It was a lot harder than she had expected. Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, has surpassed any bird they have ever encountered. But after five days of grueling ascents, gale force winds made singer Cheryl Cole, TV and radio host Fearne Cotton, GMTV host Ben Shephard and actress Denise Van Outen the first comic relief celebrity to reach the summit. A post on his Twitter from the mountain simply reads, "Up is God." When asked to...
READ MORESo you are ready for the challenge of your life! This experience will stay with you for the rest of your life. At 5,895m, Kilimanjaro is the highest free stabnding mountain in the world. This volcanic massif rises in glorious isolation above the surrounding plains, with its snow-capped peaks looming over the savannah. Climbing with Ro Scavenger Safaris Limited means 100% of the profits from your climbing stay in Africa help break the cycle of poverty. This distinguishes us from other tour operators. After your ascension you can also visit our life changing projects and see for yourself the field...
READ MOREClimbing is not the danger and it is dangerous. A dozen climbers die from falls each year and it is estimated that the number is higher, with another 1,000 saved from the trap of the mountain.
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