Author: TranquilKilimanjaro

It appears to be the ultimate Bond villain hideout - a den where evildoers like ERNST STAVRO BLOFELD, LE CHIFFRE, Francisco Scaramanga, and Dr. Lyutsifer Safin from the 007 James Bond films Spectre, No Time to Die, Casino Royale, and Skyfall may plot their global dominance. However, this ominous image is really a rare aerial view of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's dormant volcano and highest peak. Photographer Kyle Mijlof captured the image while flying above the 5,895m mountain that spans Kenya's and Tanzania's borders from a height of 60,000 feet. Mr Mijlof used a Canon 5D mark II digital camera to capture the photograph via the window of his plane. Despite the fact that he didn't see any Bond villains, he was delighted with his photograph. 'Apparently we were extremely lucky to be able to observe the mountain like this and were only able to do one fly by,' said Mr Mijlof, a South African. 'I've never seen any shots of the mountain like this, just from the base and from individuals who were fortunate enough to reach the peak, but never of the acid lake as I did in this snap.' 'It was such a magnificent sight.' 'I drove around the mountain twice and never noticed it since it was cloudy both times.' 'My friends who live in the Maun and Arusha areas say they had only ever seen the mountain in its entirety maybe twice because it is clouded for the most of the year.' 'I've seen many images of the mountain before, but pulling one off with this panache is challenging,' said London-based photographer and tour operator Paul Goldstein, who last month hiked Kilimanjaro carrying a 9ft plush tiger for charity. 25,000 climbers attempt to reach the peak of Kilimanjaro each year, which is located barely 200 miles

The world's highest ever cricket match was played in a frigid ice crater on the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro on Friday, with balls pulled from thin air and whacked onto the roof of Africa. The contest, which included former and present luminaries of the game like as England limited overs coach Ashley Giles and South African fast bowling icon Makhaya Ntini, was held not far from the top of Africa, a 19,341ft (5,895m) Tanzanian peak. In an attempt to beat the record set in 2009 on Mount Everest, a party of more than 30 players, official umpires, and support personnel ascended over 20,000 feet to the top of the great African mountain over eight days. The two teams, which included former England women's captain Clare Connor, current national representative Heather Knight, and others from Australia, Canada, Kenya, and South Africa, arrived at their destination around dawn on Friday after gradually ascending the mountain to ensure proper acclimatization. Read: The worlds highest football match ever played They then laid out a plastic pitch on top of the ice and began a complete Twenty20 match. 'Wow! This is unbelievable! Former England spinner Giles tweeted from the peak, "We are playing cricket on the summit of Africa!" Because balls fly longer at such a high altitude, the organizers packed 24 additional balls, as well as helmets, pads, and bats, to ensure the game wouldn't be cut short due to a lack of supplies. Before leaving, he stated, 'I am not underestimating how difficult it will be because of the impact it would have on my body and psyche.' 'However, we should be able to help each other get over the obstacle and then play a game afterward.' Just a short climb from the Tanzanian mountain's 19,341-foot-high top, the match was played on a

Some individuals will go to any length for a good cause, even if it means stripping nude on Africa's highest mountain in subzero conditions. That's precisely what Ben Boleyn did when he reached the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro following a nine-day charity hike under dangerous weather. After a buddy bet him 18 pence to streak at the top in -12C cold, the 18-year-old student hiked the 19,341-foot high mountain wearing full trekking gear, including four layers of thermals, and then bared everything for photographs. He donated £600 for Acorns Children's Hospice in Worcester, where he volunteers, before the climb, but he has received hundreds more since sharing his cheeky photos on Facebook. He posed in just his walking boots for ten minutes, bringing life to the inert volcanic peak. 'Everyone at the peak enjoyed it, and everyone was taking photographs of me, so I had a bit of an audience,' the adolescent from Kingswinford, West Midlands, added. 'At first, my parents were surprised, but it appears that people have contributed more as a result, which is fantastic. It is one of a kind. 'I'd do it at other locations,' she says. I'm planning on going to Machu Picchu next, so I might strip there as well.' What inspired him to strip and pose on the Kilimanjaro summit without clothes? He got the idea from a fellow Acorns Children's Hospice volunteer who takes naked photos of himself at every location he visits. 'I mentioned it in discussion once I was with the climbing group, and it just snowballed from there,' Ben explained. 'Everyone was talking about it, and one climber bet me 500 Tanzanian shillings ($18) that I wouldn't accomplish it.' 'When we got to the top, I felt compelled to do it, so I said why not? It was a

Wim Hof, often known as the 'iceman,' led a party of 26 people to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, which is the world's tallest free-standing peak. Wim Hof, a Dutch daredevil, led a group of 26 people to the peak. Wim Hof holds the world record for the longest ice bath session. He and his companions did not succumb to cold or altitude sickness. Wim Hof says that he can regulate his body temperature with his mind alone. At 5,895 meters, Mount Kilimanjaro dominates the Tanzanian landscape. Experts said the group's achievement was unachievable. A group of climbers topped Africa's highest peak while just wearing shorts. The group ascended all 5,895m (19, 340ft) in 48 hours without succumbing to cold or altitude sickness, which specialists said was impossible. They were clearly in excellent shape. Eleven members of the squad climbed the mountain in only shorts and no shirts, arriving unharmed at the mountain's summit, where the temperature is a freezing -20°C. The Dutch Mountaineering and Climbing Federation, as well as expedition physicians, thought this was impossible before the project began. In a typical climbing trip, the success percentage of reaching Uhuru Peak is 41%. The amount of oxygen at the peak is less than half of what it is at sea level; acclimatization normally takes five to seven days for a climber to climb up. From 3000 meters and higher, altitude sickness can strike, causing headaches, dizziness, and confusion. Cerebral edema (brain swelling) and even death may occur in severe situations. Whim believes the individuals were able to overcome altitude sickness through a mix of training attention, breathing, and low-temperature training. The expedition's members, who ranged in age from 29 to 65, had no prior climbing expertise and several were suffering from rheumatism, asthma, and chrones disease. 'Until

To aid the families of troops killed in combat, a group of Army women will climb Africa's highest peak. To raise money for Scotty's Little Soldiers, ten ladies from around the UK have joined forces to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. The organization helps the offspring of men and women who were murdered while serving in the military. It organizes tours and activities to help families cope with the reality of losing a loved one. Through a series of fundraising activities in the UK, the ten Army Wives have already raised more than £20,000. Catherine Green, a team member, stated: "As military families, we understand the importance of Scotty's Little Soldiers, and it is a wonderful charity that helps many individuals cope with their new circumstances. "We hope that the donations will make a significant impact in their lives, allowing them to assist even more individuals in need." The crew has been helped by law firm Irwin Mitchell, which has donated boots and other climbing equipment. Irwin Mitchell's Armed Forces team leader, Geraldine McCool, said: "Scotty's Little Soldiers is a wonderful organisation that assists families whose loved ones have been lost in the line of duty. "The army wives are an incredible group of ladies who are dedicated to raising awareness and essential funding for charity and have already accomplished so much." "They're all ecstatic, and we're ecstatic to be able to provide them with finances and equipment to complete their ascent."