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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, 20222 min read
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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 17, 20223 min read
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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 15, 20222 min read
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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 14, 20222 min read
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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 13, 20222 min read
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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 12, 20221 min read
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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 11, 20222 min read
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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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Dec 10, 20222 min read
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Nov 11, 20210 min read
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Nov 11, 20210 min read
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Finally getting to Arusha
Left very early from Nairobi this morning and am very excited to finally see Kilimanjaro!
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Nov 11, 20211 min read
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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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Sep 5, 20201 min read
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