Kilimanjaro’s unsung heroes: Their struggles and triumphs

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Jofrey Mwapongo, a guide leading teams of tourists to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.  PHOTO | COURTESY

Scaling Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, is an adventure many tourists spend weeks or even months preparing for.

The treacherous terrain, unpredictable weather and physical endurance required make it a challenge only the bravest dare to attempt.