“Everyone reaching the top was a terrific achievement and a real team effort. Our victory was that bit sweeter because we all achieved it and all shared in it.”

Jim Ross

£1690 including flights, accommodation, meals, porters and guides, park fees, camping equipment, doctor if numbers demand it, Western guide, travel insurance

Restrictions: Age 18+          Difficulty: 9/10

17th - 25th February 2007: Shared Challenge

15th - 25th February 2008: Shared Challenge

Tour Operator: World Expeditions (ATOL 4491)

Whether watching the sun rise, climbing above the clouds, hiking through creeper-clad jungle or traversing through moonscapes and across volcanic scree, conquering this ancient African volcano offers the most exhilarating sense of achievement. You will hike around 33km in total, finishing with a view of the sunrise (we hope!) from the crater rim.

This is a high altitude, extremely tough hike.

N.B. We may put on a second Shared Challenge if we get a lot of applications.