Kilimanjaro: Day 2 - Rongai Route (Mon 18 Feb 2013)

Walk Information

Walk route: Simba Camp (2625m) - Second Cave (3480m) - Kikelelwa Camp (3630m)

Ascent: 3,425ft

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Time: 7 hours 0 minutes

With: KE Adventure / Tanzania Rift Valley Tours

Photos

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Just after dawn, Simba CampKiboBeing overtaken by porters. a common occurrenceMawenzi, Kilimanjaro's second summit (5149m)Kibo is in view all morningBreak time, we are not the only group on the routeOnwards and upwardsParasol, well umbrella actuallyFirst CaveThat's Kibo ahead, you know! The plan is to be on the summit in 4 days time, if my luggage turns up.Approaching the Second CaveThe Second CaveLunch with a viewThe start of our afternoon walk to Kikelelwa CampCloud building on MawenziThe top of Mawenzi in cloudCrossing a ravineInside the 'lava tunnel'Approaching Kikelelwa CampKikelelwa CampKikelelwa Camp, the temperature drops as the sun sets

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