Day 4: Climb to Machame Camp

MOUNTAIN ROUTE OVERVIEW

Once registered in the official book of the National Park our group will finally start climbing! They will walk the first meters on the way to the first camp on a well-developed forest road. The rain forest is responsible for the wet and humid climate. Right and left of the road are Kilimanjaro’s red giant ferns and impatiens. On the way they will enjoy a picnic lunch to refuel & gain strength for the miles ahead. The path gets narrower and steeper winding through the jungle, past the gargantuan trees and ferns. After another hour, the landscape is slowly changing. They enter the moorland zone as they approach their first Camp at Shira.

Upon arriving to their first camp, the porters would have already built the tent and welcomed our climbers with tea and biscuits. After resting, they get a briefing for the next day and enjoy a tasty dinner. With luck, they will experience a beautiful sunset and see the first snow-capped peak of Kibo!

CLIMB STATS

 Begin ~ 6,000 Feet / 1,830 Meters

 End ~ 9,900 Feet / 3,000 Meters

 Elevation Gain 3,900 Feet

 Time Average 6-7 Hours

 Distance Hiked 6 Miles / 10 Km

CLIMBER BLOG ENTRY

Why did you want to summit Kilimanjaro?

This Trip was first suggested to me by Nkosi in December 2017 (at Morning Star). I’ve been on trips with Drew Voyles and heard he would be leading the troop. My decision was confirmed when my son Jonathan said he would go. I’ve thought about different mountains that we have in our lives and wanted to attempt  Kilimanjaro as a symbol of conquering those mountains that seem to loom before us at times. Feeling that the first day was a successful start. I’m encouraged!!! Pamoja Pamoja. Together Together.

Trisha