June 26th, 2023– Phunuru reports the team had a very nice summit climb today, ascending the Barafu Route to Stella Point, then traversing the crater rim to reach the true summit (Uhuru Peak) shortly after dawn. What a gorgeous morning! The climbers are now on their way down to the thick air at Mweka Camp, […]
June 25, 2023– Phunuru Sherpa reports that the team made it up to Barafu Camp (about 15,000 ft) in good form this morning. After enjoying a hearty hot lunch, the team retired to the tents for the afternoon to rest and hydrate in preparation for the summit bid. They will have a supper tonight, then […]
June 24th, 2023– It was another perfect weather day on the trail for our Kili climbers, as they continued their acclimatization with a nice hike from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (again at about 13000 ft). The up and down traverse route took them first up the Barranco Wall, with a short steep place, where […]
June 24, 2023 Phunuru reports another gorgeous day on Kilimanjaro. The team all did well, ascending to Lava Tower Camp (4600m / 15000 ft) where they enjoyed a hot lunch prepared by their cooks, before descending to the Barranco Camp at 13000 ft. Tomorrow the team will continue traversing around the south side of Kilimanjaro […]
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. […]
