Ó Briain to take on Zambezi River for Comic Relief

Comedian Dara Ó Briain is to lead a team of celebrities up 110km of the Zambezi River, braving crocodiles, hippos, and huge rapids in aid of British charity Comic Relief.

The group — which includes British comedian Jack Dee and Spice Girl Mel C — will make the five-day journey up the African river in dugout boats, canoes, and white water rafts.

The journey, which it is hoped will raise £1m, (€1.18m) is being staged ahead of this year’s Red Nose Day on Mar 15.