![]() (sam as above)Īll: Ewe Nyoka Ewe Nyoka, Mbona wanizunguka (You snake, why are you circling/sorrounding me) PS: Mawenzi is higherst peakĪll: Na Mawenzi, Na Mawenzi mlima mrefu sana. Kilimanjaro:Īll: Kilimanjaro Kilimanjaro mlima mrefu sana (Kilimanjaro the really tall mountain) The words to the first part of the song were shared online by Kemmi Kamugisha (2011) in the discussion thread for the video given as Example #1 below. My guess is that this part of the song may be sung or may have been sung in a bragging or at least self-congratulating manner by those who were celebrating the fact that they conquered the mountain instead of the mountain conquering them. Kilimanjaro itself and likens the mountain to a snake that tried to devour those who climb it. The words to that song, as given online, refer to Mt. I've not been able to find out who composed this part of the song and when it was composed. The first part of the song is probably older than the second. Kilimanjaro guides, porters, and chefs after the successful ascent of that mountain.Īs documented by YouTube videos of that song, there appears to be two main parts to "The Kilimanjaro Song". Kilimanjaro for "The Kilimanjaro Song" to be sung for the climbers by Mt. It appears to have become part of the tradition of a successful climb up Mt. INFORMATION ABOUT & LYRICS FOR "THE KILIMANJARO SONG" In addition, thanks to all those who are quoted in this post. Thanks also to the producers of these videos, and the publishers of these videos on YouTube. Thanks to the composer/s of this song and all those who are featured in these videos. The content of this post is presented for cultural and aesthetic purposes. Information about Mt Kilimanjaro and a video about the porters and other support staff for that mountain's climbers are included in the Addendum to this post. Lyrics for this song are included in this post. Hakuna Matata (There is no problem) Siobhan sang a song back to the team to express our thanks for all their efforts.Īfter a quick wander around the campsite which included the most industrial toilet ever we headed off 20 minutes later at 8:15 am.This post showcases six videos of the KiSwahili song known as "The Kilimanjaro Song". Wageni, mwakaribishwa (Foreigners, you’re welcome) ![]() Traditionally all the porters, cooks and guides sing a song to the hikers after the hike on Mt Kilimanjaro ![]() They worked so hard to make our trip a success. I am quite sure that rates have changed today but I am a big fan of giving a bit more to everyone. It’s necessary to pay the team in cash but it was a little nerve wracking carrying all the cash around. Laura, Micah and I had put the packages together at Karanga Camp. Judging by the smiles on their faces they were very happy with what they received. Then we gave all the porters, our waiter, cook and guides their pay packages. There were group photos and songs sung by both our porters, led by Amiri, and then Siobhan in tribute to our porters. Total trip distance 66.6 km, total elevation gain 5032, total hiking time 36 hrs 5 min.Īfter days of patchy sleep (common at high altitudes), we woke up feeling well rested for a change. ![]() Mweka Camp (3080 m) – Mweka Gate (1680 m), 9 km, 1400 m elevation loss, 2 hrs 35 min. The team that got us to the summit and back on Mt Kilimanjaro.
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