CONQUERING MOUNTAIN KILIMANJARO: OVERCOMING OBSTACLES AND ACHIEVING THE IMPOSSIBLE DESPITE DISABILITY LIMITATION

 

Being on the roof of Africa, Mountain Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world is the dream of many. This majestic mountain is located in northern part of Tanzania with its summit reaching a height of 19,341 feet.

Many people dream of climbing to the top of this majestic mountain, but for some, the dream may seem impossible due to disability limitations. 

One obstacle that climbers may face is a physical disability. Some climbers may have mobility or sensory impairments that make it difficult for them to climb the mountain. However, with the right specialized equipment and support, climbers with disabilities can also conquer Mt. Kilimanjaro.

 Additionally, climbers with disabilities should hire a professional guide who is experienced in working with individuals with disabilities Zara Tanzania Adventures, Tanzania’s most trusted Kilimanjaro outfitter and the leading tour operator both locally and globally has good news for whose who wish to conquer mountain Kilimanjaro but face limitation such as old age issue or disabilities. 

We offer mountain climbing packages including our most trusted, talented and professional guides, porters and other services that make it creative, safe and memorable to climb Kilimanjaro even with physical disability you can summit the highest mount in Africa. One such individual is Wendy, a French citizen, who set a record of being among the few people with disabilities to reach the top of Mount Kilimanjaro (Uhuru Peak) after several trials without success. 

However on 20 th January 2023, Wendy finally her dream came true by summiting the highest mountain in Africa, Mountain Kilimanjaro. Wendy was in a group comprised of 16 tourists and in that group, Brayan, a Kenyan citizen who is also a disabled person, managed to reach the Gilmans station, which is 5685 meters away. And this was accomplished with the great help of Zara Tanzania Adventure tour guides and MKPS porters for their efforts and creativity that made these tourists to reach the top of mountain and made their dreams come true.

 Wendy's story serves as inspiration to those with disabilities who may have thought that climbing a mountain was out of the question. Yes, Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a challenging task that requires both physical and mental strength. However, with the right preparation, mindset, and support, anything is possible.