Trek up mount Kilimanjaro International development charity VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) is offering a thrilling and extraordinary experience trekking Mount Kilimanjaro - open to anyone who is willing to take up a new challenge. VSO needs you to join them for an awesome taste of Kenya and Tanzania.

From: Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph | Date: August 11, 2007 | Copyright information

International development charity VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) is offering a thrilling and extraordinary experience trekking Mount Kilimanjaro - open to anyone who is willing to take up a new challenge. VSO needs you to join them for an awesome taste of Kenya and Tanzania.

The trek, from January 17- 26, 2008, will be an unforgettable journey.

This experience is challenging, but is an opportunity to challenge your view of the world. Participants will have the unique chance ...

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