July 5, 2019 The team is wrapping up their trip to Tanzania. Yesterday was their second day in the Serengeti and today they visited the Ngorongoro Crater.  They sent so many great photos, it was hard to choose which ones to post. So we’re just going to post a bunch. They’re heading to bed now […]
Kilimanjaro
Safari Update
July 4, 2019 The great news just continues to come in. Team flew to the Serengeti and saw most everything on their way to their safari camp. ‘Most everything’ included a tree climbing lion. es, there is such a thing and yes, it is a very rare sight. Imagine climbing Kilimanjaro and 48 hours later […]
It’s Safari Time!

July 3, 2019 Phunuru reported too much beer and too much fun as the team ended their climb of Kilimanjaro. Everyone safe and sound, 100% on top and maybe just a bit of fun in the process. Think that’s the whole package. After hiking out to Mweka Gate and signing out with the Park, everyone […]
Kili Summit!

July 1, 2019 Phunuru and team did it – 100% on top! That’s great news and the even better news is that they’re already all the way down to Millennium Camp. That’s the land of the thick air! A few hours on the trail tomorrow and they’re out. They’ll be eating barbeque and sleeping in […]
Kili Team Ready for Summit Day!

June 30, 2019 It’s time for our weekend “Kili catch upâ€. This team hasn’t missed a beat. Everyone is kicking…..tail. First, it was up the Baranco Wall and the traverse over to the Karanga Camp. Great thing with a 6 night, 7 day itinerary is that we have time to spend a night at Karanga […]
Kili Team Hikes to Baranco

June 28, 2019 Another fun phone call from Phunuru and our Kilimanjaro team Friday morning. They said the weather was even better for their hike to Baranco today. Not sure how that’s even possible. Right now they’re starring up at the Baranco Wall. Looks intimidating but the reality is that it’s just plain fun. A little exposure, […]
Kili Team at Shira Camp

June 28, 2019 Always fun to field phone calls from Phunuru when he’s guiding Kilimanjaro. “All’s well, team’s great, everything’s good†is the typical message and that was certainly the case when he called in Thursday morning, Seattle time. Of course, their day was already over as it’s 10 hours later on Kilimanjaro. Bottom line […]
Kili Approach Complete!

June 27, 2019 First day of the Kili approach is ‘in the bag’. Machame Camp is at 10,000’, right at the upper edge of the rain forest. All’s well and the team is looking forward to Day Two, with camp at the Shira Plateau as their objective. Check out the photos Phunuru sent of the team! […]
Kili Time!

June 26, 2019 Can it be Kilimanjaro season, again? The answer is YES. I think Kilimanjaro lead guide, Phunuru Sherpa, is spending as much time on Kilimanjaro as he does on Everest. Imagine summiting Kili with a multiple (and I mean multiple) Everest summiter? He’s not only a great climber but a great guide – […]
Best Safari Day Ever

February 16, 2019 Phunuru reports today was the best day he’s had on safari yet, which is saying something since he’s done at least ten of our Kili climb and safari trips now. The day started with a huge migration of thousands of zebra and wildebeest coming right by their camp this morning. After that, […]
