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Site at Shira 1 Camp - Day 2 afternoon
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afternoon. Our site was set up - two-man tents
with sleeping mats placed inside, toilet tents
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laid out with chairs, tables and warm popcorn
and drinks. In the evening, we received a bowl
of warm water for washing, then we prepared
for the next day and enjoyed a nice hot supper
– with every meal we tasted the best soups
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Day 2 started with what would become our
typical morning routine: wake up call, wash up,
tea and warm breakfast of oats porridge, toast,
eggs and pancakes. Along our walk to Shira 1
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mountain we would be climbing, which seemed
so large and far away. The Day 3 walk took us
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uphill acclimatisation hike in preparation for
the next day. From Day 4, we were above the
clouds where the weather became cooler. We
trekked uphill to Lava Tower (4 642m) which is
a similar elevation to the base camp and our
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5 included rock climbing up the Barranco wall
which was challenging and fun on the way to
Karanga camp (4 040m).

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there was a little time for resting or napping Summit Uhuru Peak - Day 7
and preparation for the summit attempt. We
started our summit attempt at 11:15pm -
as the altitude increased, the temperature
dropped and the air became thinner, making
it more challenging to keep moving. After what
seemed like a never-ending walk (about seven
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The sight of smiling climbers returning from
the peak motivated us to push through the last
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temperature was -10 degrees and the wind chill
factor made it colder, where even our hydration
pipes froze.

Due to worsening weather conditions, we did
not spend much time on the summit and had
to begin descending after taking photographs.
By lunch-time, when everyone had descended
to base camp, we packed up and head for
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trek downhill. After the best night’s sleep while
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12km trek to Mweka Gate.
Our operator hosted us for lunch and a
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headed back to Ameg Lodge to enjoy the luxury
of a shower, supper and celebrations.
T This was truly an unforgettable experience,
made safe, comfortable and successful through
the excellent support of our operator crew; and
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fun thanks to the companionship of a great
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End at Mweka Gate - Day 8
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