Uhuru Peak, Kilimanjaro - 5895m, the highest peak in Africa, the largest free-standing mountain in the world. I made it! On the first day of our climb, we set off from Marangu Gate and started our trek through a rainforest. It was a beautiful place, and thankfully not too wet. It was mostly a gentle climb, and our guides constantly told us to go "polepole" - slowly. We were to hear this phrase an awful lot over the next few days! After hiking for about 4 hours, we reached Mandara Huts, where we were to stay for the night. The accomodation was very basic, but there were beds which were a welcome change to tents! After settling in, we did a short acclimatisation walk to the top of a nearby crater to become used to the
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