VOX POP: What can you tell us about summiting Mount Kilimanjaro?
The Gazette attended the Trek4Mandela 2024 ‘Unity in Diversity’ climb at the Nelson Mandela Foundation on September 6, and here is what previous participants had to say about their experiences…
LAURIE-LEAH MOMBERG: I feel called by the mountain and am ready to summit Mount Kilimanjaro. I am optimistic about what can come out of it in terms of lessons.
The Gazette attended the Trek4Mandela 2024 ‘Unity in Diversity’ climb at the Nelson Mandela Foundation on September 6, and here is what previous participants had to say about their experiences…
MARTIN KOCH: You need to be present in the moments of the summit, the journey is about appreciating those around you and learning new things as you go up the mountain.GUGULETHU MFUPHI: The truth is the journey does not begin when you reach Kilimanjaro National Park, it starts before that through the partnerships and friendships formed with other summiteers. There is also a journey one takes to get their mind prepared.SIBUSISO VILANE: Leading and summiting 35 Mount Kilimanjaro expeditions has been fulfilling, and educational, transformed me as a leader.
