DAY 18 | BLOG 20 | Throwback To Kilimanjaro With Milasha Joseph

Just across the Kenyan border and near the busy city of Arusha lies the little-known jewel of Tanzania, Arusha National Park.

There is an incredible diversity of vegetation in Arusha National Park, such as swamps, grasslands and montane forests, as well as the mountain slopes of Meru that are covered in tropical rainforest.

I ate an early breakfast. The first thing we did was my RT PCR at a hospital. After leaving Moshi at 9:00 am, we drove an hour to Arusha National Park. 

To stretch my legs after arriving, I chose a walking safari with a ranger who would take me through the rainforest to a sparkling waterfall where I spotted black and white colobus monkeys. On the drive through the park after lunch, to see the Lakes of Momella and the Ngurduto Crater, as well as buffalo, waterbuck, giraffe, zebra and gazelle, among other wildlife.After the drive, I was driven back to the Moshi Hotel.

DAY 17 | BLOG 19 | Throwback To Kilimanjaro With Milasha Joseph

Around 2pm, I reached Keys' hotel, had lunch, and rested for a few hours. I was picked up by my team for the farewell dinner at 7.30 pm. Our next stop was an Indian restaurant, where we had paneer butter masala and naan. After the meal, my guide presented me with my climbing certificate.

 

DAY 16 | BLOG 18 | Throwback To Kilimanjaro With Milasha Joseph

It's time to say Good-Bye to Kilimajaro.

I had breakfast at 7 am said bye to my German buddy and began our descent towards Marangu gate. Got to see some ravens's at Horambo.

My descent was so emotional. I was happy and sad at the same time. We reached Marangu gate by noon.My crew was there to collect me and dropped me at Keys’ hotel.

DAY 15 | BLOG 17 | Throwback To Kilimanjaro With Milasha Joseph

Although the struggle and challenge of reaching the summit have ended, we are only halfway there.It's a steep descent that requires a lot of focus as the terrain is challenging.

As quickly as possible, we must descend below 5,500m/ 18,000 feet.

After Stella Point, we took a different route to Kibo Hut, where we did sun skiing. Arrived at Kibo hut at 11.30 am and ate some food. Relaxed for 2 hours. We then started the descent down to Horombo hut.

In addition to losing my appetite, I had an emotional roller coaster that day because of the altitude.After a healthy dinner of fruits and a good night's sleep, I'm feeling fine.