Team 5 doing awesome at Machame Camp after their first day on the mountain with a bit of rain

Hey everyone, it’s Team 5 here on Kilimanjaro. It’s the 22nd of January and we’ve started our climb.

We’re at our first Camp, at Machame (10,000 feet above sea level). Everyone had a great day today. We actually had a little bit of rain. And it’s about 8:30. We’re getting ready to go to bed; we’re all tuckered out.

Everyone got in on good time and with all their luggage, and we got a great start to the trip. So we’re doing awesome. We’re working on a Team name and we’ll give you a call from Shira Camp tomorrow.

Everyone sends their best back home.

IMG_2533

Mount Kilimanjaro BLOG

  • 2025 Kilimanjaro Webinar

    Towering over the African plains at 19,340 feet, Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest free-standing mountain in the world—a breathtaking giant rising through five distinct ecosystems. As one of the most iconic of the Seven Summits, it offers a challenging yet nontechnical climb, making it an achievable goal for fit trekkers with the right preparation. In […]

  • When is the Best Time to Climb Kilimanjaro?

    Kilimanjaro isn’t just one of the fabulous and challenging Seven Summits. It has a unique beauty and character that you won’t find on the peaks of Everest or Denali. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers people a journey through five diverse ecosystems and unsurpassed mountain views. That, plus the accessibility of the mountain, makes it […]

  • 2022 Kilimanjaro Webinar

    Are you planning on climbing to the roof of Africa this summer?  If so, check out the 2022 Kilimanjaro webinar that we hosted on May 25th.  Our Kilimanjaro Program Director, Eric Murphy, outlined our COVID-19 protocols, the Tanzanian VISA process, and gave a detailed overview of the trip and what to expect.  We wrapped up […]

Partners & Accreditations

Alpine Ascents International is an authorized mountain guide service of Denali National Park and Preserve and Mount Rainier National Park.
© Copyright 2026 All Rights Reserved. Alpine Ascents International