Climb High, Dine Well: Lava Tower to Barranco Camp for Climbers

Jan 13

Our Rugged Luxury Kilimanjaro climbers moved from Shira Camp to Barranco Camp today via the Lava Tower (4,630 meters / 15,190 feet), reaching a new high point well above the vegetation zone. After spending time at Lava Tower, the team descended to 3,900 meters / 12,975 feet to settle in at Barranco Camp, following a classic acclimatization strategy designed to support performance and recovery.

Our Rugged Luxury expeditions have a way of flipping the age-old climb-high, sleep-low motto to fine-dining up high and cozy-sleeping down low.

Speaking of fine dining, lunch today was a roasted carrot and cumin soup, followed by chicken peanut satay skewers with cabbage slaw, finished by a sweet, warm apple fritter with whipped double cream. High on the mountain, but thoughtfully done.

Updates from Caroline Pemberton indicated that everyone is feeling strong and well-prepared for tomorrow's objective: the Barranco Wall. Thank you to Caroline for sharing these images.