February 19, 2024
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- 100% at Uhuru (Phunuru Sherpa)
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- Nearing Uhuru Peak (Phunuru)
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- On the Crater Rim at dawn with Mawenzi in the background (Phunuru)
The Kilimanjaro climbers had a perfect summit day, with everyone making the top of Uhuru, the highest point. They left Barafu Camp a little after midnight and hit Stella Point on the Crater Rim at dawn. As they traversed around to Uhuru they were treated to a glorious sunrise with the sun rising over Mawenzi peak to the east. Their descent was straightforward back to Barafu, where they got some rest, packed up their porter duffels, and had some lunch. Then, they continued down the Mweka Route to the Mweka Camp at about 11,000 feet, near the treeline. Now the team are enjoying the thick air and getting some well deserved sleep. In the morning they will head down to the Mweka Gate and back to Moshi for celebrations and preparations for their safari. Well done team!