Climbing Kilimanjaro Machame Route
What is it that makes Kilimanjaro alluring for so many?
It is the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. It is also the only mountain on the equator that still has glaciers on its peak, for now!
Is Kilimanjaro an easy mountain to summit? Technically speaking, yes it’s a very accessible mountain for non experienced climbers to summit.
The challenge to a successful summit is how you handle an invisible enemy – altitude. Everyone handles altitude differently and its almost impossible to train for at lower altitudes.
Hopefully, my day by day account summiting Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route will amuse, enlighten and educate you about the challenges you may face.
Climbing Kilimanjaro Machame Route – A Day By Day Guide
Climbing Kilimanjaro Day 1 – Moshi To Machame Camp
As I stand on the ledge looking down at the clouds spreading out beneath me under the setting sun I am in awe of this place, and completely unaware of what an uncomfortable night I am...
Ryan | Feb 5, 2017 | 7 min read
Climbing Kilimanjaro – Day 2 Machame Camp to Shira II Camp
Opening my eyes to the bright glow of the early morning outside the tent, I excitedly jump out of my sleeping bag and get dressed without noticing that it has only just gone 5am. I am...
Ryan | Feb 5, 2017 | 9 min read
Climbing Kilimanjaro – Day 3 Shira Plateau to Barranco Camp
I opened my eyes, my head was pounding like I had spent the previous night in a bar enjoying several alcoholic beverages not on a wind-swept plateau of the worlds highest free-standing...
Ryan | Feb 5, 2017 | 11 min read
Climbing Kilimanjaro – Day 4 Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
Waking up early, I felt almost human again. The headache had evaporated and I was a little hungry. It must be time to head for breakfast soon? 540am. Damn, I was the first...
Ryan | Feb 5, 2017 | 15 min read
Climbing Kilimanjaro – Day 5 Summit Night
The sudden loudness of my alarm pierced the silence that surrounded me in my tent but the camp was far from quiet. It was 2330 and I had spent the last 4 hours staring at the roof of my...
Ryan | Feb 5, 2017 | 26 min read
Climbing Kilimanjaro – Day 6 Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
The mood in camp was a little more sombre than the past few days. We knew that our little adventure bubble was coming to an abrupt end and none of us wanted that. As tired as we were,...
Ryan | Feb 5, 2017 | 9 min read
Preparing For Kilimanjaro – How To Get Your Body And Mind Ready To Take On One Of Its Toughest Challenges
Taking on Kilimanjaro is a major decision. It will possibly be one of the more dangerous things you decide to undertake. Deaths are rare but they do happen. How do you prepare for it and how...
Ryan | Apr 17, 2017 | 13 min read
Why Climb Kilimanjaro Again
In 2015 I found myself standing on the ‘Roof Of Africa’ for 20 minutes, emotionally and physically exhausted. I felt overwhelmed, yet numb. Challenging yourself mentally and physically remains...
Ryan | Feb 15, 2020 | 4 min read
