My Journey to Mt Kilimanjaro
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Welcome to my Mt Kilimanjaro Journey!
Following on from my successful trip hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, followed by ascending Rainbow Mountain in Peru, my latest adventure is the mightly Mt Kilimanjaro. The highest mountain on the African continent.
This blog will cover all my preparations as well as the journey itself.
And if climbing Kilimanjaro once wasn't enough - I had to do it a second time! Climb number two is included at the end of the first climb articles.
What can possibly top the Inca Trail? Only The Mighty Mt Kilimanjaro!
Written by Tina Sibley in October 2021
Can I do it? I don't know but I'm about to find out! I'm pretty confident that I can! The first thing to address though is WHY
Week 1 - The Decision & Getting Started
Written by Tina Sibley in October 2021
Despite Mt Kilimanjaro being the toughest thing I've ever attempted, this was a much easier decision to make than hiking the Inca Trail.
Week 2 - Ramping Up
Written by Tina Sibley in October 2021
My training sessions are getting tougher as I begin to make progress and get stronger. In addition, the hiking starts again now that the weather is a little cooler.
Week 3 - Holiday Mode
Written by Tina Sibley in October 2021
Off to Barcelona and then boarding ship for a dance cruise around the Med!
Phase 2 - November & December
Written by Tina Sibley in March 2022
November and December were CRAZY busy! Life kind of took over and my training took a bit of a backseat but didn't totally disappear. Writing my blog totally disappeared though!
Phase 3 - January
Written by Tina Sibley in March 2022
January arrived and it was suddenly looking serious! My trip had been confirmed, flights booked and it was time to train hard.
Phase 4 - February
Written by Tina Sibley in March 2022
Suddenly it was February - the month of the hike on Kilimanjaro! My final training involved a 2 day winter ascent of Mulhacen up to 3,600 m to begin the acclimatisation process.
Travelling to Kilimanjaro
Written by Tina Sibley in March 2022
Finally! The journey I had been anticipating for so many months! A very long journey via Malaga, Madrid and Doha, Qatar. Arriving at the Stella Maris Lodge at the foot of Kilimanjaro was the most wonderful and exciting experience.
Materuni Coffee Tour & Waterfall Hike
Written by Tina Sibley in March 2022
16th February - Arriving at around 09.00 am in Moshi after more than 26 hours travelling, I was invited to join a day trip to Materuni. I was exhausted but decided to go and had the most amazing day!
Chemka Hot Springs
Written by Tina Sibley in March 2022
17th February - The day before the big hike! And the evening we would get to meet our guides, the rest of our group and make our final preparations!
Day 1 - Friday 18th February 2022
Written by Tina Sibley in March 2022
My first day on the mighty mountain! Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Day 2 - Saturday 19th February 2022
Written by Tina Sibley in March 2022
Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp
Day 3 - Sunday 20th February 2022
Written by Tina Sibley in March 2022
Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Day 4 - Monday 21st February 2022
Written by Tina Sibley in March 2022
Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
Day 5 - Tuesday 22nd February 2022
Written by Tina Sibley in March 2022
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp via the Barranco Wall
Day 6 - Wednesday 23rd February 2022
Written by Tina Sibley in March 2022
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (Base Camp) and preparation for Summit Night
Day 7 - Thursday 23rd February 2022
Summit Night!
Written by Tina Sibley in March 2022
Barafu Camp (Base Camp) to Stella Point and Uhuru Peak. Then descending back to base camp and further down to High Camp
Day 8 - Friday 24th February 2022
Leaving and Celebrations
Written by Tina Sibley in March 2022
Not finished yet! Our journey off the mountain - from High Camp to Mweka Gate, where we had lunch before heading back to our hotel for our debriefing and certification ceremony!
Reflections on Kilimanjaro
Treasures & Lessons to last Forever
Written by Tina Sibley in March 2022
My thoughts on my experience hiking the Lemosho Route on Kilimanjaro. The treasures I found there and the lessons I learned will last a lifetime!
Musoma on Lake Victoria
Written by Tina Sibley in March 2022
After my epic climb of the mighty Kilimanjaro mountain, I decided that I deserved a pretty epic reward and that I deserved a safari in the Serengeti but due to a booking error, I first ended up with 2 days relaxing at Musoma on the shores of Lake Victoria! It turned out to be a great thing.
Serengti Safari
Written by Tina Sibley in March 2022
Serengeti Safari had been on my bucket list since I was a teenager, having seen countless documentaries on TV and especially after watching the movie "Out of Africa".
Ngorongoro Crater
Written by Tina Sibley in March 2022
This morning, we packed up camp and set off after breakfast for another game drive in the direction of the other side of the park and towards our next destination which was the Ngorogoro Crater.
TAKE TWO! 2nd Time Around!
Written by Tina Sibley in February 2023
As I was sick the first time around, I decided that I wanted to do it again - minus the tummy bug or whatever it was that made me so sick. I knew that if I wasn't sick I would enjoy it so much more - and I was right! Take Two article is up - more photos and videos coming soon!
