July 20, 2023
Giant heather and groundsel plants on the way to Shira Camp (Ang Jangbu)
Kilimanjaro from Machame Camp at dawn (Ang Jangbu)
July Kilimanjaro team at Shira Camp (Ang Jangbu)
Ang Jangbu reports that the team woke up to a beautiful morning at Machame Camp. The weather stayed good all day and they had a gorgeous five and a half hour hike up to the Shira Camp at about 12,500 feet, arriving in time for a late lunch. Along the way they departed the rainforest and entered the “zone of weird plants”. These include lobelia, groundsel and giant heather which are only found at high altitudes near the Equator on Kilimanjaro, Mt Kenya, and a few other places. From Shira the team had a great views of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area.
It was a nice opportunity for a photo of their entire team including their local Chagga guides, cook staff and porters. Everyone is doing well and tomorrow they will continue their climb to the Barranco Camp.