WildNet Africa - The Virtual Rhino Park

Volunteers from Save the Rhino International climbed Mt Kenya in a heavy rubber rhino costume to bring the plight

of Africa's rhinos to the world's attention. The expedition started on January 19th, 1997 in Nairobi, Kenya.

In 1994, Save the Rhino International climbed to the top of Mt Kilimanjaro with the rhino suit. You can also read about the original Kilimanjaro climb.

We posted each day's progress on the way to Mt Kenya following the team's adventures as they happened. Pertec sponsored the satellite telephone to link from Mt Kenya to WildNet Africa, from where we kept the world up to date on the climb at this site.

Rhino Climb Day One

Rhino Climb Day Two

Rhino Climb Day Three

Rhino Climb Day Four

Rhino Climb Progress

Rhino Climb The Summit

Rhino Climb The End

Our thanks to the following sponsors for a truly global effort in rhino conservation. . .

WildNet Africa, South Africa. For sponsoring the digital camera, portable computer and this website
Pertec, South Africa. For sponsoring the satellite phone used for the climb.
Rafiki Africa, Kenya. For assisting with the arrangements for the climb and helping the team while in Nairobi.
FormNet/ Kenya Web, Kenya. For assisting with publicity and settling the team in Nairobi before the climb.
Treasured Earth Network, UK. For sponsoring the USA mirror of this site.
Central Coast Consulting, USA. For sponsoring the mirror page referral for this site.
Kingsley Technologies, South Africa. For sponsoring the Save the Rhino Web site and e-mail.
Mountain Rock Hotel and Safaris, Kenya. For sponsoring the costs of the climb.
Flag World, Pretoria. Made a Save the Rhino flag to hoist on Mt Kenya.
Lonely Planet. Guide books on Kenya, East Africa and Hiking in East Africa.