Kili Barranco Camp 1

On day three of hiking we ascended then decended towards Barranco Camp (Camp 3 at 12,950 ft). The high ascent during this hike was to acclimate us before heading towards the summit. The highest point during the hike on day three was called Lava Tower. Above is a picture of Lava Tower, a 300ft tall volcanic plug which marks the exposed pass at 15,000ft.

19,340 feet

September 17th 2007
WE MADE IT! Yep, that's right, we have officially been to the highest point in Africa and it was amazing! What an experience. It started on the 11th when we were picked up from the cozy, comfortable Rivertrees at 8 am by our guide and a few other people from the company. On our way to the Machame gate we had to pick up several liters of water for our first day of hiking. After that they would ... 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

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