Kilimanjaro: The Ultimate Wedding Adventure

"The iconic image of snow-capped Kilimanjaro has long been a powerful draw for adventure seekers but summitting Mount Kilimanjaro has increasingly become the ultimate wedding and honeymoon adventure. "

Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom (prHWY.com) January 25, 2012 - 25th ,JAN ,2012 :- The iconic image of snow-capped Kilimanjaro has long been a powerful draw for adventure seekers but summitting Mount Kilimanjaro has increasingly become the ultimate wedding and honeymoon adventure.

Victoria and Larry Hipperson were not content with the idea of spending two weeks being pampered lying on a beach in the Caribbean but instead chose to take their wedding vows on top of Kilimanjaro, spending their first night of their married life huddled together in a tiny tent with two thick sleeping bags.

"One day, right out of the blue, Larry popped the big question and asked if I'd marry him and then uttered the immortal words of "I thought we could do it on top of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania"! He swapped his suit and me my wedding dress for climbing boots and gaiters for what must have been the most challenging and arguably the most romantic exchanging of vows at 5895 metres" says Victoria who lives in Diss, Norfolk.

"So why Kilimanjaro, you might ask." adds Victoria "I've never been to Africa and it was a lifetime ambition of mine to climb it. Larry and I met over 15 years ago and I mentioned it to him back then and he said that he'd love to do it too. I just didn't realise that it would take us so long to get around to it and under what circumstances we would be doing it! It seemed the perfect opportunity for us to tie the knot and I am so happy that friends and family from both sides of the Atlantic didn't think we were totally crazy and decided to join us on our wedding adventure. I know most brides say that their wedding day is the best day of their lives, but I can honestly say that mine was the most magically memorable day of my life."

Jane Deakin of Private Kilimanjaro commented "A big congratulations to Victoria and Larry, not only for scaling one of the world's 7 highest summits, but also on their marriage. We have organised many trips for honeymooners, but Larry and Victoria were our first wedding on Kilimanjaro. Not only does Tanzania have the world's tallest freestanding mountain, but also some of the greatest safari parks and the most idyllic beaches right on your doorstep. The Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater safari parks are only a few hours drive away and a four day trip can take in all of the highlights of Southern Tanzania with romantic evenings in the most wonderful lodges. And after that it is just a short hop to the idyllic beaches of Zanzibar, a perfect place to let tired legs recover in the sun and make up for those nights in a tent. "

About Private Kilimanjaro
Private Kilimanjaro specializes in arranging private and group climbs up Mt Kilimanjaro and Kilimanjaro Charity Challenges. We also arrange Tanzanian treks up Mt Meru and in the Ngorongoro Highlands; safaris in all the Tanzanian National Parks and beach breaks to Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia Islands.

Jane Deakin
Managing Director
Private Kilimanjaro
The Old SchoolHouse
Dunstall, Burton upon Trent
Staffordshire , DE13 8BH
UK
Tel: +44 115 714 1174
Website : http://www.privatekilimanjaro.com/
EMail: j.deakin@privexn.com

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Jane Deakin,
Managing Director,
Private Kilimanjaro,
The Old SchoolHouse,
Dunstall, Burton upon Trent,
Staffordshire , DE13 8BH
UK

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