August 10, 2016 We heard from IMG Senior Guide, Phunuru Sherpa, that the team is all back at the Farm House Lodge for the night. They had another incredible day of game viewing; and a long one at that. The team woke up at the Wilderness Camp in the Serengeti, drove out of the […]
8/8/2016 “Another great day in Africa†was the report from Phunuru this morning. The team flew today to the Serengeti and, as Phunuru said, have already seen most of the animals! They have two nights at the same camp to explore and enjoy the Serengeti. Another game drive tomorrow after breakfast and then return to […]
The hard work is over and now its time for the reward! IMG Senior Guide, Phunuru Sherpa, and the Kili team are all back in Moshi enjoying a celebratory dinner (pizza). Now, all thoughts turn to the safari ahead. This is really the way to go. Climb first and safari second. The reward of […]
IMG Senior Guide, Phunuru Sherpa, just called in from Barafu High Camp (~15,200 ft) on Kili with more good news. All is well with the team and they will leave Barafu at midnight for the summit. That will be around 2pm for us here on the west coast of the US. The report from […]
August 3, 2016 IMG Senior Guide, Phunuru Sherpa, sent us more pictures overnight.  You can see a few things from the photos right away. First, the weather is perfect. Can’t really improve on that! Second, this group is having fun. Lots of smiles all around. While we were all sleeping over here last night, Phunuru […]
August 2, 2016 We received several pictures from IMG Senior Guide, Phunuru Sherpa, overnight. The pictures really tell the story on this one. All is well at Shira Camp on Kilimanjaro. Fabulous weather makes for fabulous views as you break out of the forest and get your first glimpse of the mountain in route […]
August 1, 2016 IMG guide Phunuru Sherpa called on the sat phone from Machame Camp to report that the team had a very nice hike up through the forest today. Â The weather was good and the team are all doing well. Â They are now camped right at the treeline (about 9800 feet) with their […]
July 31, 2016 We received a call earlier from IMG Senior Guide, Phunuru Sherpa, who is leading our fourth Kilimanjaro climb and safari of the summer. Good news – all clients and luggage have arrived safe and sound in Moshi. Thats a fantastic way to start the trip!! Right now the group will be […]
July 27, 2016 Always nice to see our climbers helping to bring attention to a good cause. JDRF — Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Way to go, Keith. Over in Africa, the team has said good-bye to all the Chagga crew who helped them reach the top and is heading for Arusha and their flight to […]
July 25, 2016 We received a call from IMG Guide, Charlotte Austin, this morning from the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. She had great news for us. Everyone who left Barafu high camp has summited Kilimanjaro! Now they have successfully descended down to Mweka camp; way down to the ‘thick air’ of 10,000 ft for their […]
