April 22, 2020 How about we go on a little Safari as we celebrate Earth Day? Enjoy the Big 5 and since it is Earth Day, let’s bring on another beautiful animal in the giraffe!
Happy Earth Day!
Kilimanjaro
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100% Kili Summits
February 24, 2020 Phunuru Sherpa called to report that the Kilimanjaro climb went well today, with 100% on the summit of Uhuru Peak (the true summit of Kili). He was also able to send out a summit photo. Congrats and well done, team! Now they are all back down to the Millennium Camp (about 12,000 […]
Game Time on Kilimanjaro
February 23, 2020 Phunuru Sherpa called from 15,000 ft at Barafu Camp to report the team had a very nice hike today coming up from Karanga Camp. They enjoyed spectacular views of the south side of the mountain, and everyone is feeling good for their Summit Climb tomorrow. Since today was a relatively short […]
Kilimanjaro Climbers Reach Karanga Camp
February 22, 2020 Today was one of my personal favorite days of the Kilimanjaro Climb. Phunuru Sherpa reports that the team had great weather for their ascent from the Barranco Camp to the top of the Barranco Wall. This is a steep trail, with one very short section where you must use your hands. From […]
Kili Climbers Reach Barranco Camp
February 21, 2020 Phunuru Sherpa checked in to say the team had another good day, with only 10 minutes of rain this afternoon as a cloud passed by. On the way to Barranco Camp, the team ascended to Lava Tower (about 15,000 ft) before dropping down to the Camp at about 13,000 feet. Spectacular views […]
Kilimanjaro Climbers Reach Shira Camp
February 20, 2020 Phunuru Sherpa reports that the team had another beautiful day today as they hiked up to the Shira Plateau at about 12,300 feet. They are now in the moorland zone, with giant heather plants and giant groundsel plants along the way. Sounds like everyone is acclimatizing well and doing a good job. […]
Kilimanjaro Team At Machame Camp
February 19, 2020 Phunuru reported that the Kili team had perfectly clear day for their hike up through the forest to Machame Camp at about 9500 ft. This camp is situated right at the treeline, at the top of the forest, with the moorland zone above. If there are no clouds, the team will get […]
February Kili Climbers Ready To Go!
February 18, 2020 Phunuru Sherpa reports from Moshi that our February Kilimanjaro climbers have all arrived to Moshi, with all their luggage. That’s the way to start a trip. Today they had a good day preparing for their climb. In the morning they did the gear checks, before heading into Moshi to visit the market. […]
Kili Team Heading Home After Safari
January 1, 2020 The team finished off the trip in style with a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater. The one place to see the black rhino on this trip is there. And they did: That mission complete, they’ve already had their last dinner together and begin the trek home in the morning with a […]
