June 22, 2023 IMG’s indefatigable Phunuru Sherpa reports that the June Kilimanjaro team members are all doing well. The weather has been excellent, despite some clouds (but no rain) down low. Yesterday the team trekked up through the forest to the Machame Camp at treeline. After a pleasant night there, today they emerged from the […]
June 20, 2023– Lead Guide Phunuru Sherpa called in and noted all is well with the team in Moshi. The team has been busy enjoying the sites of town, packing up, and gearing up to be ready to head towards the Machame Gate in the morning. The team will begin the climb through the forest […]
Feb 24, 2023 – Phunuru Sherpa reports the final day of safari was a good one! The team left Ndutu this morning and visited Olduvai Gorge and the Maasai village on the way to Ngorongoro Crater. They hit the jackpot shortly after arriving down in the Crater, when the rhino made a guest appearance, walking […]
February 23, 2023- Phunuru checked in from Ndutu, in the shortgrass plains of the eastern Serengeti. This is where all the animals of the Migration (especially the Wildebeest and Zebra) come to give birth each year.  All total there are something like 2 million animals involved, and roaming the area are countless predators, who follow […]
February 22, 2023- Phunuru reports that the Kilimanjaro team departed from Moshi this morning and headed west to Arusha. After some shopping and lunch, it was time to head over to the domestic airport, and load up for the 45 minute flight to Seronera. Upon arrival in the central Serengeti, the team were met at […]
February 21, 2023- Phunuru reports the team had a smooth descent from Millennium Camp back down through the forest to the Mweka Gate today, and they have now returned to the hotel in Moshi. This evening they had a celebration dinner and are now looking forward to a nice well deserved sleep in a bed. […]
Phunuru checked in to report that the team had a very nice climb today. The team started from Barafu Camp at about 12:30AM and reached the summit at dawn. First they hit Stella Point (the crater rim), then traversed around to Uhuru Peak, just as the sun was rising.  Well done! The team have now […]
February 19, 2023 Yesterday the Kilimanjaro team moved to Karanga Camp, which is one of the most beautiful days of hiking. First they ascended the steep trail on the Barancco Wall, then traversed below the Southern Glaciers before crossing the last running water at Karanga Valley and climbing to the nearby Camp. Last night was […]
Feb 17, 2023 – Phunuru Sherpa reports the IMG Kili team had a great acclimatization day, ascending to 14,500 feet at Lava Tower, then dropping back to 13,000 feet at Barancco Camp. Climb high, sleep low! Tonight the stars in the Southern Sky will rise above the lights of Moshi below, while the immense Breach […]
Feb 16, 2023 – IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa checked in from Shira Camp this afternoon, reporting that the team reached the nearly 12,000 ft camp. After a day of trekking through overcast and breezy weather, the team enjoyed a hot meal celebrating their day. Tomorrow the team will continue upwards reaching almost 15,000 ft, […]
