December 24, 2015 Max called in from Karanga Camp (13,000’). All is well with the team as they moved through one of the tough parts of the climb. The Barranco Wall! This wall requires a bit of rock scrambling and attention to where you put your feet but with all of the Chagga Guides that […]
December 23, 2015 A great day on the trail for the Kilimanjaro Team. Max and Phunuru checked in from Barranco Camp after a nice day of trekking. Phunuru went to the top of the Lava Tower with some of the Team while Max took the slow and steady route all the way into camp. Just […]
December 22, 2015 All is well from Shira Plateau! The Kilimanjaro Team is having a great climb. They made great time with perfect weather today as they trekked out of the jungle and onto Shira Plateau. This is the first up close and personal view of their objective. They are gaining altitude and tomorrow is […]
December 21, 2015 Max checked in from Machame Camp after dinner. Meatballs and veggies were on the menu tonight. “This Team is doing great!†Everyone has been on time and has stayed together on the trail. This is a great way to win bonus points with the lead guide. The Team had one stretch with […]
December 20, 2015 Our December Kilimanjaro Team has arrived in Tanzania and are ready to start climbing tomorrow. Max reports that all is well with the team! They had a very busy day doing gear checks, visiting Moshi and adding a stop to say hello to the kids at a local Orphanage. Tomorrow, the team […]
September 30, 2015 Craig gave the day a big thumbs up with a spotting of the Rhino in the Ngorongoro Crater today. There is plenty to see on the last day of the Safari between the Olduvai Gorge and the Ngorongoro Crater with the highlight being a rhino! Wrapping up the Safari and our September […]
September 29, 2015 Craig checked in from the Serengeti today. An amazing amount of lions were seen along with close-ups of the cheetah and leopard. One of the highlights of the day was watching a vulture try to take out a baby gazelle. The gazelle came out the winner! With an evening thunderstorm, the […]
September 28, 2015 Craig called in from the first camp in the Serengeti. “The flight was a little bumpy coming in today but we are doing great!†The Team has already seen a ton of wildlife including a pride of about 30 lions and a few cheetahs. Tomorrow is the first full day of wildlife […]
September 27, 2015 Craig called from Moshi after celebrating the Kilimanjaro summit with the entire team at Mweka gate. The tipping ceremony and summit certificate make for a great afternoon. Returning to Moshi and a good shower with a drink of their choice is a nice start to the evening. Time for the duffle shuffle […]
September 26, 2015 Craig checked in with a happy team from Mweka Camp! All is well.  It was a great climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro. Craig managed to get a photo out during the day. It looks like a perfect day on top. Craig mentioned that it might have been one of the coldest […]
