Arusha — THE government has removed restrictions on Mount Kilimanjaro glider flights to allow a humanitarian mission to raise nearly two billion shillings for local charities.
Organised by the 'Wings of Kilimanjaro' in Australia, the first ever paragliding expedition, scheduled to kick off on Sunday, is expected to incorporate 100 expert climbers and pilots from around the world.According to the organisers, over 300 entrants from as far afield as Russia, Nepal, Singapore and Peru had shown interest in the event. Over 100 pilots have since been screened and accepted as Official Wings of Kilimanjaro Pilots.
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