July 6, 2012

Eben Reckord reports that the team had another  great day today with more game viewing on the Serengeti, then a drive to Ngorongoro Crater with a stop at Olduvai Gorge en route.  Tonight they enjoyed a big bonfire on the rim of the Crater, and their Maasai camp helpers joined in for the fun.  With a clear sky above, a moon rising to the east, and a magnificent view across a truly primeval piece of real estate, this is a great way to spend the last night in Africa!

Eric Simonson

July 5, 2012

Eben called on the sat phone to report that the team had a fantastic day on the Serengeti.  They started out by seeing a rhinoceros  at sunrise, not far from their camp.   Then, during their game drive,  they saw a leopard in a tree with two kills, lots of lions, cheetahs, and zebras and a ton of other critters.

They will be back to their Serengeti camp again tonight, then tomorrow they go to a new camp on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater.  We’ll look forward to hearing  from them, and seeing some more photos!

Eric Simonson

July 4, 2012

IMG guide Eben Reckord called from the Serengeti on the sat phone to report that the team made a good start to their safari.  After departing from the hotel in Moshi, they travelled to Arusha for a morning of shopping, then lunch, then on to the Arusha airport for the 45 minute afternon flight out to Seronera (in the middle of the Serengeti).  Upon landing (watch out for those antelope!) they were met by the safari drivers for the ride to their private safari camp, which is tucked up next to one of the famous kopjes (or rocky islands) that dot the Serengeti plain.  Eben reports they saw a lot of animals this afternoon on the drive, and tonight they are enjoying a barbeque under the stars, looking forward to a day of world class game viewing tomorrow.

Eric Simonson

July 3, 2012

IMG Climbers and the Chagga Crew at the end of the climb (photo: Eben Reckord)

IMG guide Eben Reckord reports from Moshi that the team had a nice final day coming off the mountain.   After a great sleep at Mweka Camp, they had a few hours of pleasant hiking down through the forest to the Mweka Gate, where they tipped their Chagga crew and said their thanks and goodbyes.

Then, after a picnic lunch, it was time for the team to head back to the hotel in Moshi for showers, beers, repacking and a celebration barbeque dinner in the evening.  Tomorrow morning the team will head to Arusha for shopping and touristing, before catching the afternoon flight to Serengeti.

Congrats to everyone for a job well done!

Eric Simonson