Mt. Kilimanjaro Machame Day-5; Barafu to Uruhu Peak to Millenia Camp

6-days Mt. Kilimanjaro Machame route Solo Hike in Tanzania
July 14 to July 21, 2014

Mt. Kilimanjaro Machame Day-4; Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

You will rise around 2330hrs, and after some tea and biscuits you set off into the night. You will head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy terrain towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This 6-hour walk to Stella point is the most mentally and physically challenging part on the route. At Stella Point (5,685m) you will stop for a short rest and if weather permits, amazing views of sunrise ever seen. From Stella Point you will normally encounter snow all the way on your 2-hour ascent up to Uhuru Peak. The time you will spend on the summit will depend on the weather conditions, its advisable to take the shortest time possible due to cold and fatigue. Enjoy your accomplishment and a day to remember for the rest of your life. The walk back to Barafu from the summit, takes about 3 hours, take a short rest and head down to Millenia hut (3,797m). Enjoy a good dinner as you marvel the wonders of Africa.

DAY 5: BARAFU CAMP (4,600m) TO UHURU PEAK (5,895m) TO MILLENIA CAMP (3,797m) Arctic Trail (6-7hrs / 2-3hrs)

2330H    Camp early breakfast
0030H    ETD Barafu Camp (4,600m)
0240H    started to feel vomiting, sleepy, tired, hands frozen; windburn getting worse  (5,100m)
0430H   DECIDED TO BACK-OUT DUE ENORMOUS UNWELL FEELING (5,480m)
0600H    ETA Barafu Camp (4,600m)
1400H   Camp lunch
1810H    ETA Millenia Camp (3,797m) (registration)
1900H    Camp dinner and sleep
SUMMARY: 8 hours 40 minutes hiking on 5km/6km distance at 880m/-1,683m altitude gain/loss

Mt. Kilimanjaro Machame Day-5; Barafu to Uruhu Peak to Millenia Camp (arctic trail)

Mt. Kilimanjaro Machame Day-5; Barafu to Uruhu Peak to Millenia Camp (toilet)

Mt. Kilimanjaro Machame Day-5; Barafu to Uruhu Peak to Millenia Camp (camp tent)

Mt. Kilimanjaro Machame Day-5; Barafu to Uruhu Peak to Millenia Camp (looking at the summit)

Mt. Kilimanjaro Machame Day-5; Barafu to Uruhu Peak to Millenia Camp (tents)

Mt. Kilimanjaro Machame Day-5; Barafu to Uruhu Peak to Millenia Camp (arctic trail)

Mt. Kilimanjaro Machame Day-5; Barafu to Uruhu Peak to Millenia Camp (arctic trail)

Mt. Kilimanjaro Machame Day-5; Barafu to Uruhu Peak to Millenia Camp (hiking down)

Mt. Kilimanjaro Machame Day-5; Barafu to Uruhu Peak to Millenia Camp (hiking down)

Mt. Kilimanjaro Machame Day-5; Barafu to Uruhu Peak to Millenia Camp (registration office)

Mt. Kilimanjaro Machame route 6-Days personal journal

Mt. Kilimanjaro Machame Day-6; Millenia Camp to Mweka Gate
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