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, […]
February 15, 2023- IMG guide Phunuru Sherpa reports the team had a great day today, and everyone is doing well. After traveling halfway around the world, doing the duffel shuffle and getting all packed up, it was finally time to hit the trail. First off was a scenic drive from Moshi up through the coffee, […]
February 14, 2023- IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa checking in to report that our Kilimanjaro team has arrived in Moshi for their team meeting, sightseeing, and packing. After a team dinner final preparations will be completed for tomorrow’s departure to Machame Gate, the beginning of the climb. All is well in Tanzania!
Jan 1, 2023 – Phunuru reports that the team had a wonderful safari, with multiple sightings of the elusive leopards and rhinos (along with all the rest of the Big Five and countless others). They spent New Years at the lodge on the slopes of Ngorongoro Crater, a fantastic place to ring in 2023. Today […]
Dec 30, 2022 – Good news in the Southern Hemisphere! Updates on our 4 expeditions in the field below: Aconcagua – IMG senior guide Jonathan Schrock checked in as his team departed Uspallata in Argentina for the Aconcagua trailhead. The team will hike in to their first camp at Pampa de Lenas at nearly 10,000ft […]
