After tackling the massif, which includes Africa’s third-highest peak, the quartet from Mauritius, will go on to summit six more African peaks, one after the other -- a challenge initiated last year.

“This is an expedition to select, train and share skills in preparation for Mt Everest,” said organiser and 7 Summits Africa pioneer, Carel Verhoef.

"ThIs year we are making it even tougher than in 2017. We are attempting to climb Africa's 10 highest peaks in just over four weeks.”

He added that this year a technical climb up Mawenzi Peak on Kilimanjaro, would be included.

“There will be space for 10 climbers in 2019, for those that dare to follow in the footsteps of Team Mauritius.

“We encourage team entries to represent your country in the expedition.”