
Arwa Mrad's Kilimanjaro journal
Arwa Mrad climbed Kilimanjaro in 2020 with her boyfriend and kept a journal the entire time. She shares her highs and lows of the adventure with us here ...
Lemosho route

And now for my journal ...
Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp


Londorossi Gate


Drive to Lemosho Gate

The trek begins!
Mti Mkubwa Camp





Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 2 Camp


Lunch break at Shira 1 Camp





Shira 2 Camp



Dinnertime!
Day 3: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp

Rise and shine


Lunch at Lava Tower

Back to hiking


Barranco Camp


Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp


Barranco Wall



The path to Karanga Camp ... and some rain



Karanga Camp and heavy rain

Exploring camp

The ingenious idea

Nighttime at Karanga
Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Anxiety
Back on the trail
Barafu Camp

Down time
Dinner and lots of emotions!

DAY 6: Summit day!

Lightning and jitters
Camp starts waking up ...
The summit hike begins!
Battling my own thoughts
Drink, drink, drink
The point of no return
Stella Point

We reach the summit!


The long descent


Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate




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