December 29th, 2023– IMG Senior Guide Phunuru let us know the team arrived excitedly to the Serengeti National Park, the second largest National Park in Africa. Climbers spent the evening viewing all big 5 animals and relaxing while watching the sunset. The team looks for a restful night at their deluxe wildlife camp before another […]
Kilimanjaro
IMG Kilimanjaro Team Celebrates in Moshi
December 28th, 2023– IMG Guide Phunuru let us know the team has safely and excitedly arrived back to Moshi in celebratory spirits. Climbers received summit certificates and enjoyed showers and a filling dinner before a restful night at a nearby hotel. Tomorrow the team will have lunch in Arusha before flying to Serengeti for the […]
100% Kilimanjaro Summits!
December 27, 2023 Phunuru reports the Kilimanjaro team had a gorgeous summit climb with nice weather and a spectacular sunrise from the Crater Rim on the way to Uhuru Peak (the true summit). Now the team has completed their descent back to Barafu Camp. After some lunch and a rest break, they will continue their […]
Kilimanjaro team is ready to climb!
December 26, 2023 Phunuru reports that the team had a nice hike today from Karanga Camp up to the Barafu Camp (about 15,000 ft), which they reached in time for lunch. Then, they spent the afternoon resting, hydrating, and getting ready to climb tonight. After an early dinner everyone headed to the tents for some […]
Merry Christmas from Karanga Camp!
December 25, 2023 This morning our Kilimanjaro team wished us all a Merry Christmas from Karanga Camp! The team had a lovely hike up and over the Barranco Wall and pulled into camp before lunch so the team was able to have a restful afternoon. Tomorrow the team will have a shorter day travelling to […]
Kilimanjaro Climbers Arrive at Barranco Camp!
December 24, 2023 Our Kilimanjaro climbers had an excellent hike up to Lava Tower today for acclimatization where they had lunch, looking out over the vast landscape. After lunch, climbers descended to Barranco Camp, situated at the base of the Baranco Wall, where they enjoyed a delicious roast chicken Christmas dinner with the entire team. […]
Kilimanjaro climbers reach Shira Camp
December 23, 2023 Phunuru Sherpa reports that the team had a smooth trip up to the Shira Camp at about 12,500 feet. Their hike today was punctuated by some rain, which required donning their rain gear until the showers passed. Later in the afternoon, it cleared up and the sun came back out. Welcome to […]
IMG Kilimanjaro Team reaches Machame Camp (~10,000′)
December 22, 2023– IMG Senior Guide Phunuru checked in and let us know the team has settled in at Machame Camp after an enjoyable day walking through the rainforest. The team moved well and were in great spirits after reaching camp in 4 hours and 45 minutes! Climbers look forward to a restful night before […]
Kilimanjaro Team Explores Olduvai Gorge
September 29, 2023– IMG Guide Audrey Simonson reported the team is enjoying seeing all the magnificent game in the classic Serengeti and Ngorongoro Game Parks. The team has seen majestic elephants and vibrant zebras all while enjoying the African sunset painting the savannah. The team also had the opportunity to stop at the historic Olduvai […]
Kilimanjaro team wraps up and heads to Safari
September 27, 2023– IMG Guide Audrey Simonson called in to let us know the team enjoyed their day by having lunch in Arusha and celebrating their 100% success rate. IMG Safari participants flew to Serengeti and will enjoy the next four days exploring viewing animals in the classic Serengeti and Ngorongoro Game Parks. Congrats to […]