Situated only a few hours away from Tanzania’s border with Kenya, Mount Kilimanjaro and its 5,896 metres stands as the African continent’s highest point. Every year, thousands of people from across the world come to Tanzania to try to make it to the rooftop of Africa.
However 40 per cent of those who try to climb it, do not make the summit, Uhuru (Freedom) peak, often because of altitude sickness. It’s estimated that every year around eight people die in their quest to conquer Kilimanjaro although official figures are difficult to find. Continue Reading…
