The Challenge

Task 1.	Raise £2000 each, minimum
Task 2.	Get fit!! Need to get into training in order to increase our chances of standing at 19,341ft (5895m) on the summit of not only Africa’s highest mountain, but also the tallest free-standing mountain in the world.
Task 3.	Climb Kilimanjaro, easier said than done! We’re taking one of the most beautiful, but most difficult routes: The Machame Route.
Task 4.	Descend the mountain. Head to Ruiru, Kenya.
Task 5.	Spend a few weeks helping at a local school and clinic. Meet the people that Out Of Afrika supports. Learn more about Out Of Afrika and the lives of the people in Ruiru.

Climbing Kilimanjaro is a huge challenge in itself. According to the park authorities’ own estimates, only 40-50% of climbers who climb up Kilimanjaro successfully reach the summit! The most challenging obstacle is the altitude, which requires both physical fitness and mental determination in order to succeed. We can only imagine how incredibly rewarding it must feel to stand at the top of the mountain having endured such a demanding climb. For us, it will be more than a personal achievement; our efforts will have also benefited the people of Ruiru.