The world’s 1st barefoot expedition summit of Mount Kilimanjaro

“Being barefoot is not regarded as an act, but as a statement”-Barefoot Impi

On January 23rd a team including To Escape To’s very own Private Adventurer Matt Botha embark on a journey to climb and summit Kilimanjaro barefoot in entirety and thus being the world’s 1st barefoot expedition summit of the mountain. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest free standing mountain in the world, summiting the mountain barefoot will make quite the statement.

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The team has endured months of preparation involving barefoot hiking, running and virtually living without shoes in order to give the climber’s feet the best possible chance against the elements on the mountain.
Calling themselves the Barefoot Impi’s this is the first in a variety of difficult specially designed challenges that set out to raise awareness and funds in support of the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.

Visit barefootimpi.org to follow the expedition and find out how you can contribute to getting more children out of hospital, and running around outdoors where they belong.

Here’s their route they plan to take.

ROUTE MAP

The Rongai route ascends Kilimanjaro from the north-eastern side of the mountain, along the border between Tanzania and Kenya. This route retains a sense of unspoiled wilderness and offers a different perspective on Kilimanjaro by approaching it from the north.

Anyone interested in climbing Kilimanjaro in a more conventional way please talk to our Killimanjaro expert all bookings for 2012 will include a donation to the Barefoot Impie’s.
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Likewise why not try one of our Luxury Private Adventures and spend 3 to 5 days exploring a wilderness of your choice with Matt Botha and hear 1^st hand how this amazing challenge went. Click here