The Kilimanjaro Uhuru Climb: 4th – 11th December 2011

Yesterday morning marked the beginning of an historic journey in Tanzania as lots different nationals starts an exhibition to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in celebrating 50 years of independence of Tanzania (Tanganyika).



The climb is led by Madaraka Nyerere - son of the late President Julius K. Nyerere, and is organized by the Tanzania Tourist Board; the team will take the Lemosho Route which is going to take 6 days of climbing and approximately 2 days coming down.

Madaraka Nyerere to the left - on one of his earlier climbs to the roof of Africa!

The route the expedition is taking is called the Lemosho Route - and will start at Londarossi Gate (1990M) - go all the way to Mtimkubwa Camp (2700M) on day one. From there they will trek all the way to Shira Camp 1 (3600M) day two. From there they continue trekking to Barranco Camp (3950M) on day three, Karanga Valley (4200M) day four to Barafu Camp (4600M) on day five. The final decent to our destination, Uhuru Peak (5895M) will start on the night of day 5 so as to reach the summit at dawn to celebrate 50 years of indepencence in style.

Wishing the climbers a safe hike and a good celebration!

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Lagt inn av Eivind Tungland kl. 22:25