Day 4

We leave the rain forest behind and trek over moorland to Shira 1 from where we get a glimpse of our ultimate goal, the great peak of Kibo.

You can tell she is ready for the 6000m climb

this guy certainly is!

not so sure about this one

starting in the rain forest

Out of the rain forest

smile please

Mr Boyle gets hands-on with the locals

I’m not talking to you

He’s so hungry that he’s prepared to eat his walking pole!

lunch at last

has anybody seen Kilimanjaro?

no

it’s behind you

Shira 1 Camp

luxury long drop toilet

in action