Animal life
Elephants at the gate
The other day a small herd of elephants were around the entrance to the camp and grabbed the camera for a look. I had heard about elephants being aggressive and to stay a good distance away. I will tell...
A face only a mother could love…
I wrote about the migration several days ago. Today I was able to get a picture to try and capture the magnitude and scope of what it looks like. First though – this is a Wildebeast – sometimes...
Great Migration
Part of the herd (click full size) With the rains and recent growth, the animals have come back in large herds. Prior to this the availability of food was limited as much of the plains had burned. Now...
The short rains – right place, right time
Yesterday I wrote about the change in weather. Today was no different as it started out as a clear and gorgeous day. Late in the afternoon I noticed the clouds building up on the horizon. As I looked...
2013 Adventure Travel
Join Peter Baxter and I for a trek up Mt Kilimanjaro next August. The trip is designed for the over 50 crowd who appreciate hearing about the cultural, flora, and animal life that makes East Africa such an amazing experience. Additional side trips for safari, Zanzibar, Victoria Falls, or South Africa can be arranged to make this a trip of a lifetime.
Trip Overview
From an older climbers point of view, Kilimanjaro offers an opportunity to challenge one of the world’s principal peaks with a level of comfort and without too many technical challenges. Eco Travel Africa works in combination with established local operators to establish a compatible route, a time frame suitable for a gradual altitude adjustment, and maximum individual support. Our route of choice is Lemosho Route. Entering the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park from the east, the ascent is gradual, moving first through the cloud forest belt before reaching the high plains. From there were follow a slow ambulation along the Southern Circuit, approaching the Summit via Barafu Camp.
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