December 30, 2019 After the work, the reward. We are not saying that the summit of Kilimanjaro isn’t a reward but oh is it nice to be on safari in the middle of the Serengeti after standing on the top of Africa. The team flew out to the Serengeti and has been enjoying the thrill […]

December 29, 2019 The Kili team is down. They’ve returned to the hotel and showers have been had. The team had a celebration dinner with Phunuru and their Chagga guides, including lead Chagga, Kassim. Kassim has been with IMG on many Kilimanjaro summits. What’s next — tomorrow’s flight to the Serengeti!   Congrats, to all. […]

December 28, 2019 Wow! So much for all the snow melting on Kilimanjaro. Phunuru and team did it. A little snowy, as you can see. This is certainly more the exception than the rule these days.   The team got the job done safely and are now down at the lower camp for the night. […]

December 27, 2019 News is still positive from Tanzania! The team did their thing again and pulled into Barafu, high camp, in good form. They’re over 15,000’ now and everyone is feeling the altitude a bit. TBE – to be expected. All are prepping/packing/eating/drinking/resting and ‘psyching’ up for summit day. Way to go, gang! Phunuru […]

December 26, 2019 Remember, it’s about a 12 hour time difference between the US and Tanzania so the Kili team has already put in a good day hiking already. Rain keeps annoying them a bit during the day but drying out doesn’t take too long when you’re sitting on the equator. They’re settled in now […]

December 25, 2019 Phunuru and team called in today, Christmas Day. First, they wanted to let us know that everyone had made it to Barranco Camp at about 13,000’. They dealt with some rain this afternoon but skies were clearing as they moved later into the afternoon and early evening.   But I think more […]

December 24, 2019 Phunuru and team send holiday greetings from Shira Camp in Tanzania, on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. A little mist today but who cares? Everyone is doing well.   Tomorrow is Baranco Camp, one of the most scenic on the mountain and a pretty amazing place to spend Christmas. Remember, they’re about […]

December 23, 2019 Phunuru is working his magic again as lead guide on our Holiday season Kilimanjaro trip. Great photo, Phunuru!  They’re all smiling – no need to say more. Phil Ershler

December 23, 2019 IMG senior guide, Phunuru Sherpa, reports from Moshi, Tanzania that our annual Holiday Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari trip is on the launch pad, ready to start. Yesterday the team did their equipment checks, packed and weighed their duffel bags, and also took a side trip into town to visit the local market […]