Roof of Africa

20 February - 02 March

It's happening, finally, my long awaited trip to Tanzania, to Kilimanjaro to be more specific.

Fit as ever, I'm departing with Kenya Airways from Dubai to Nairobi. One of my Kenyan colleagues had already warned me about the airline. 'They are always late!'

She was right, and because of that I missed my connection to Kilimanjaro ..

Luckely the helpfull lady at the transfer desk in Nairobi found me a seat on the next flight a few hours later.

Arriving at Kili, there was a representative from the travel agent to welcome me and drive me to the hotel, close to Arusha National Park.

I made a booking for a 3 day safari to different parks. The Kilimanjaro climb is only to start at the 24th, so I have a few days for exploring.

I'll go to Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro National Parks. Amazing diversity.

Ngorongoro Crater

On the 24th my six day climb up the Machame route starts.

going strong, day 2 View on mount Meru

I reached the top, on February 28, 0645 am!