December 18, 2013 Our December Kilimanjaro team takes to the skies today as they head to Tanzania to celebrate the holidays. IMG guide Max Bunce will check-in periodically and we’ll post updates of the team as we get them. Wishing the crew a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Clarissa Hughes P.S. Time […]
November 26, 2013 Thinking about climbing Kilimanjaro in 2014? Take a quick look at why we choose to climb via the Machame and Umbwe routes and find out which route might be best for you. In 2014, we will lead climbs up the Machame and Umbwe trails on Kilimanjaro. The Machame and Umbwe routes take […]
October 30, 2013 There are so many places to see in the world – how do we decide where to go next? Last winter I had the amazing experience of climbing Kilimanjaro and going on safari in Tanzania not once, not twice, but three times. I was very excited about the trip, but also a […]
October 21, 2013 IMG trekker Jacque Brill recounts her climb of Kilimanjaro from this summer. After reading, we all want to go back to Tanzania! Enjoy her narrative as she takes you on a day-by-day trek up to the summit and teaches you are few phrases in Swahili along the way. We say “poa†(cool) […]
October 2, 2013 There is nothing like a huge dormant volcano crater filled with animals to make for a fun day of safari. Chris Meder reports that the Kili team managed finish checking off The Big Five today, with a sighting of a rare Black Rhino down in the Crater. Yesterday they saw a couple […]
October 1, 2013 Chris Meder reports that the group has done a good job mastering the techniques of relaxation. Today they spent a second day of game viewing on the Serengeti, then tomorrow they head over to Ngorongoro Crater. The weather has been good and the critters have been cooperative, and Chris reports they have […]
September 30, 2013 Chris Meder reports that the Kili team wrapped up their climb with a nice BBQ dinner back at the hotel, and a well-deserved sleep in a soft bed. All their dirty climbing clothes go in a duffel, to be forgotten till they get home. Now, it’s time to put on the safari […]
September 28, 2013 Chris Meder called on the sat phone to say that the whole team was together on the summit. Way to go! The weather was great and they had a perfect summit morning. After their descent to Mweka Camp (about 11,000 feet), the team members are now enjoying some good food and thick […]
September 27, 2013 IMG guide Chris Meder sent this message: “The group made good progress today arriving at Barafu just after noon. The weather continues to be unsettled, with sleet turning to snow by the time we reached high camp. Short clearings showed no accumulation on the upper mountain so we should be in pretty […]
September 26, 2013 IMG guide Chris Meder reports by sat phone that the Kili team had a nice day of hiking today, first climbing the Barranco wall, then traversing below the southern glaciers. Now they have reached Karanga which is their camp for tonight. This camp (like Barranco where they stayed last night) is at […]
