October 1st, 2024

The Kili team has all made it back stateside after a fun and relaxing safari in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater! Along the way they encountered the “Big 5” animals: lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and even the elusive black rhino. They also observed giraffes, crocodiles, hippos, zebras, gazelle, several monkey species, and many of the colorful bird species inhabiting the African Savannah. They even witnessed a 20-minute-old Thomson’s gazelle take its first steps.

Between game drives, the team enjoyed the luxurious “glamping” at Serengeti Wilderness Camp, followed by a stay at a five-star hotel just outside Ngorongoro Crater before their flights home. On their drive to the airport, the adventurous team opted to visit Oldupai Gorge, a famous archeological site, and a Maasai Village to learn about the indigenous cultures of the Serengeti. This concludes the September Kilimanjaro Climb + Safari!

September 26th, 2024

Max reports the team had a great start to their safari yesterday, with a flight to Seronera out in the middle of the Serengeti Park.  Landing at Seronera sometimes requires the pilot to buzz the runway at low altitude first, to chase off the animals which are everywhere!  Once on the ground (dirt runway) the team met up with their safari drivers, for a game drive that eventually took them to their super luxurious safari camp.  Along the way they saw hippos, giraffes, elephants, lions and cubs, and much more!  This is the dry season so the wildlife is localized in the vicinity of the water sources (like the Seronera River) which makes for some fantastic game viewing.