Arrival At Madara Huts

Oeans & Oceans Of Clouds...

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May 22nd 2006
The Kilimanjaro attempt was upon us. We were driven too Merangu Gate where the guide, Emanual, took care of the admin process, a last chance for some luxuries and off we went… DAY 1 - Merangu Gat to Madara Huts The first day was about 2-3 hours walking upto Madara (I think) Huts, Altitide 2700m and then abit further up to help us acclimatise. We ate and it was an early night for a 6.30 start th ... read more

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Shortly after independence, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule came to an end in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and po... ... read more