MTV will air a documentary on the “Summit on the Summit” Celebrity Charity Climb of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania on March 14 at 9:00 p.m. The project was initiated by award-winning rap star, Kenna, to focus world attention on the need for clean water in developing countries. The team, including fellow celebrities Lupe Fiasco, a musician and the actors Jessica Biel and Emile Hirsch, successfully summited Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest Mountain, at 19,340 feet.
This mission carried a personal significance for Kenna as his family was affected by water-borne illnesses in Ethopia. At the end of their summit, Kenna was greeted at the Arusha Coffee Lodge by Tanzania Tourism officials headed by Mr. Edward Kishe, Acting Director, Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA). Mr. Kishe thanked the Celebrities, stating “Tanzania is honored that Kenna and the ‘Summit on the Summit’ team selected a Kilimanjaro climb as the vehicle to focus world attention on the critical need for clean water in so many countries, including villages here in Tanzania.”
In a statement to the press, Kenna offered his thanks to the people of Tanzania for their warm hospitality and specifically thanked H.E. President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, the Hon Shamsa Mwangunga, Minister of Natural Resources & Tourism and her staff, the Tanzania Tourist Board, Tanzania National Parks , the Tanzanian Embassy in the United States, and all of the guides and porters from Thomson Safaris, the award-winning ground operator for the climb, for all of their support and assistance.
About Tanzania
Tanzania, the largest country in East Africa, is focused on wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism, with approximately 28 % of the land protected by the Government. It boasts 16 National Parks and 32 game reserves. It is the home of the tallest mountain in Africa, the legendary Mt. Kilimanjaro; The Serengeti, named in October, 2006, the New 7th Wonder of the World by USA Today and Good Morning America; the world acclaimed Ngorongoro Crater, often called the 8th Wonder of the World; Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of mankind: the Selous, the world’s largest game reserve; Ruaha, now the second largest National Park in Africa; the spice islands of Zanzibar; and seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Most important for visitors, the Tanzanian people are warm and friendly, speak English, which together with Kiswahili, are the two official languages; and the country is an oasis of peace and stability with a democratically elected and stable government.
For more information on Tanzania, visit http://www.tanzaniatouristboard.com
For more information on Tanzania National Parks, visit http://www.tanzaniaparks.com
For more information on Summit on the Summit project, visit http://summitonthesummit.com
Tanzania Tourism Officials from Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) Congratulate Kenna on the successful Celebrity Climb and on the success of his Clean - Water awareness and fundraising campaign. From Left: Johnson Manase, Manager Tourism Services, TANAPA; Edward Kishe, Acting Director General, TANAPA; Kenna ; Catherine Mbena, TANAPA
Celebrities on top of Kilimanjaro, photo credit : Michael Muller
