MEET SARAY KHUMALO

SPEAKER, EXPEDITION LEADER & TRAILBLAZER

Saray Khumalo is an award-winning mountaineer, Guinness World Record holder, author, and accomplished speaker and expedition leader. In 2019, on her fourth attempt, Saray summited Mount Everest, becoming the first Black African woman to reach the world’s highest peak. She further cemented her place in mountaineering history by completing the Seven Summits challenge, climbing the highest mountains on each of the seven continents. Her journey is a testament to resilience, perseverance, and the power of an unwavering vision.

Beyond her achievements on the mountains, Saray is an experienced business executive with a successful career in some of South Africa’s leading financial institutions, specializing in eCommerce and customer loyalty. She seamlessly blends her corporate expertise with the lessons from extreme expeditions to inspire and partner with organizations on transformational journeys. 

Through her keynotes and leadership engagements, she empowers individuals and teams to identify personal and business goals, unlock their full potential, and achieve exceptional results.

Saray is also the founder of Summits with a Purpose, an initiative dedicated to improving education in disadvantaged African communities. Under her leadership, the initiative has raised funds to build physical and digital libraries, reflecting her belief that literacy and education are pivotal in transforming the narrative for the next generation.

Whether leading teams on challenging expeditions or speaking on global stages, Saray Khumalo’s story of courage, determination, and purpose continues to inspire people to rise above challenges and make meaningful change in their lives and communities.

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My Journey To The Top Of The World

In this truly remarkable life story, Saray Khumalo shares her epic journey to the top of the world: Mount Everest. From her childhood in Zambia and Zaire, to a corporate career in South Africa, through marriage and motherhood, Saray harboured one overriding ambition: to reach the summits of the world’s highest mountains. 

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Whether you are in need of a keynote speaker, interested in trekking around the world, or simply are in the need of some life coaching. Saray Khumalo is always here with open arms to help you.

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