September 20th, 2023–
IMG Guide Audrey Simonson reported the team excitedly drove to the Machame Gate and began their trek through the rain forest to Machame Camp (~10,000ft) after spending the first few days in Moshi preparing and enjoying sites such as the Soko Kuu market and Kilimanjaro Native Cooperative Union Coffee Company. All is well in Africa!
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IMG Kilimanjaro Team in front of the Kilimanjaro Native Cooperative Union Coffee Company (Audrey Simonson)