Kilimanjaro stands at a majestic 19, 340ft (5,896m) It is the greatest mountain in Africa and one of the largest volcanoes ever to break through the earth's crust.  It is the highest free standing mountain in the world. The mountain boasts an experience of all 4 climates present on Earth. The climb commences with a walk through arid regions at temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius. This then leads to the tropical rainforests higher up. Further still, we will encounter our British temperate climate and above that the freezing -21 degrees, arctic ice fields near the summit. 

Every human being without exception experiences the effects of altitude sickness above 12,000ft. The severity of the effects will be unknown to the expedition members until arrival at the height. Although an above average fitness level can reduce the chances there are no guaranteed preventative measures. Mild effects produce symptoms such as impaired judgment, dizziness and nausea The expedition aims to reduce the effects as much as possible by acclimatizing after each significant height gain.