Today the team will start the ascent, with a packed lunch to Baranco camp (3950m)  The walk now becomes steeper but very scenic, along narrow valley ridges and over rocky sections towards the Moorland zone.  Sean’s preferred route is the Umbwe route because you don’t battle the crowds, and the scenery is mindblowing – spectacular […]

We are now at Umbwe caves (2700m).  The trail started through the rain forest and took just over 4 hours.  Great day’s trek. It’s pouring now. Best sound when you’re snuggled in a dry tent. Having a fun time. It’s Shaun’s (Hector) birthday today – we sang to him at least 20 times.

‘Crew in good spirits….focused […]

A Gillette moment! Closest shave ever.  We almost missed the flight from Joburg to Zanzibar.  Too much time at the Wimpy.   1time airlines are the best and allowed us to board with moments to spare.  We stopped off in ancient Stonetown for an ice cold Kili beer and raced back to the airport for our […]

We received great feedback from Nicola Rowbotham in her article about climbing Kilimanjaro with Sean in the latest Shape magazine – thanks Nicky.

Shortly after Sean returned from Kili, we drove to Cradock in the Eastern Cape to do the Fish River canoe marathon. It’s one of the best canoeing races on the calendar – and […]