June, 9th 2024
The entire team, and Kilimanjaro crew at Shira Camp. (Phunuru)
Phunuru reports that the team had a nice hike today up to Shira Camp about 12,300 feet. After leaving the Machame Camp they climbed out of the forest into the moorland zone, where they start to see the “weird plants” like Lobelia and Groundsel that only live at high altitude near the Equator. The Shira plateau is a remnant of an old volcano and marks the point where the team will start traversing around the south side of the mountain (for the next three days). Everyone is doing well and the entire team got together for a group photo. Between the climbers, Chagga guides, porters, cook team and camping team, it’s a good size group. Unlike mountains in other places where you can climb on your own, on Kilimanjaro you are required to hire the local staff which is a big benefit to the local economy. All’s well in Tanzania.