Omar Al Gurg

A stunning photographic journey and personal pilgrimage, this volume chronicles Emirati entrepreneur and designer Omar Al Gurg’s ascent of Africa’s highest peak. Undertaking the climb with minimal physical preparation, Al Gurg faces frigid nights, altitude sickness, and mental fatigue with resilience and deep introspection. Camera in hand, he documents Kilimanjaro’s five distinct ecological zones, from lush rainforests to alpine deserts,...