Tumaini Cottage
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Paula Umbalunga Chandler - Heritage
Got up at 6.30am, had a shower and then went to Ma's for a nice cooked breakfast. Afterwards, we went and looked at the snakes and crocodiles that are rehabilitated on the site. We were embarrassed and ashamed to discover that all of the proceeds from the bar go to supporting the Snake Bite Clinic adjacent to the campsite and so now fully appreciated why it was not appropriate to take ones own vodka to the bar! We ...
The sun set, and I´ll make the moment last!
Just about every night, just as the sun sets, I sit down in the doorway to my balcony. The guys from da hood plays football until it´s gets dark, below me there´s a small dirt road, or path that cuts between the houses and the small (back yard size) banana and coffee plantation that builds this suburb to ...
The Trial Day
... so full after and Chris claims that the altitude, pressure makes him gassy. Ha ha ha. The stars looked unbelievable and the clouds below us formed a thick layer, making it look like soft cotton wool. It's hard to describe how magical it is being up there. On the other side of the valley, the peak was staring down at us - what a majestic view!! It really makes you realise how small we are as ...
Arriving
The flight wheww... I got in at 4 am after going through Germany, Sudan and Ethiopia... I arrived at the house at 4 am to find my suitcase exploded with shampoo. I was up at 8 starting the day, figuring out the city of Arusha. For the past two days I have been trying to figure this city out... When I have more time I will write more! ...
DON'T AFRAID THE MOUNTAIN -IT'S YOUR TIME TO CLIMB
... 6 nights...
So to be honest things were not looking good for me on day 1! If I was a horse in a horse race – I would not bet on me. In fact – I would wonder what on earth the horse was doing in the race to begin with?!
Day 1 - Machame gate (1490m) – Machame camp (2980m) approx 7hrs - 18kms. Habitat: Montane Forest
And so we began the trek of a lifetime! The best aspect of the Machame Trail is the 5 different habitat stages you ...
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- Restaurant
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Room service
- Kitchenette
- Free parking
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