Back from the Rarified Air
September 6, 2019, from our itinerary: To Mweka Gate; Transfer to Arusha. This day is a sustained descent on a well-constructed path...
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Dec 17, 20223 min read
Over the Top!
From the Itinerary - September 5, 2019: An early start to reach Stella Point in time for sunrise; on to Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest...
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Dec 15, 20222 min read
Preparing for the Final Push to Uhuru
September 4, 2019 from the itinerary: Steep ascent to Barafu campsite (4600m), with afternoon ascent to bottom of S.E. Valley (4800m) . ...
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Dec 14, 20222 min read
Over the Wall
From the Itinerary of 3 September, 2019: A short steep climb up the famed Barranco Wall leads us to an undulating trail on the...
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Dec 13, 20222 min read
Descending into the Great Barranco Valley and Our First Close Up Views of The Mountain
September 2, 2019 from the itinerary: A morning of gentle ascent and panoramic views, walking on lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the...
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Dec 12, 20221 min read
Walking to the Summit of Shira Cathedral
From the itinerary: A day to help acclimatisation and to explore the grassy moorland and the volcanic rock formations of the plateau. We...
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Dec 11, 20222 min read
Exploring the Shira Plateau; Camping at Shira One (3550m)
From today's itinerary (August 31, 2019): The trail starts out in the lush rich mountain forest before ascending into the moorland zone...
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Dec 10, 20222 min read
Each Great Journey Begins with the First Step.
And the journey up Kilimanjaro was no different. The overall trip, which included Kilimanjaro, Serengeti Safaris and trek up to Everest...
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Nov 11, 20211 min read
Finally getting to Arusha
Left very early from Nairobi this morning and am very excited to finally see Kilimanjaro!
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Sep 5, 20201 min read
Preparation and What to bring?
In preparation for this trip I acclimatized in Breckenridge (see US minibreaks). Here are some things I needed to know before going:...
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