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. […]
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!
26 September, 2022 Good news from Kilimanjaro, the entire IMG team summited this morning in beautiful weather. Guide Sasha Sak reported that the team is now safely resting at Millennium Camp and will be returning to Moshi tomorrow to celebrate and prepare for their upcoming Safari on the Serengeti. All is well in Tanzania! […]
September 25, 2022 IMG Senior Guide Sasha Sak checked in this morning from Barafu Camp. The team is doing well and is excited to keep climbing. They are planning to start their summit attempt at midnight tonight! Audrey Simonson Photo: View from Katanga Camp (Sasha Sak) Photo: An IMG Climber on Barranco […]
July 23, 2022 IMG guide Phunuru Sherpa reports that the weather has been excellent the last few days and that the trek has been going very smoothly, with everyone doing well. This is a critical part of the Kili climb, with 3 successive nights at about 13,000 feet (Shira Camp, Barancco Camp, and Karanga Camp). […]
The last two days have been great acclimatization for the team, with successive nights at 13,000 feet. Yesterday they left Barranco Camp and climbed the Barranco “wall” which is steep trail where you need to “use your hands” in a couple places. Then, they traversed below the Southern Glaciers to the Karanga Valley Camp at […]
Today was a gorgeous day of trekking for our custom Kili team. Phunuru Sherpa reports that the weather was excellent and the team was able to reach Lava Tower Camp at 4600m in time for lunch, before dropping down into the Barranco Valley and the camp at 13,000 ft. Along the way they were treated […]
