Kilimanjaro Expedition Dispatches
Berg Adventures Kilimanjaro Climb, Bushman Trek and 6-day Safari
Rongai Route, September 5 - September 21, 2008
The popular Rongai route will be conquered yet again, this time by David Gilchrist. While David climbs to the top of Africa, Virginia (his wife) will trek through Masai villages, see lakes and camp. She will visit the traditional tribe of the ‘Click’ people and go for a day of hunting with the bushmen. On her last trekking day she will be driven to the bottom of Kilimanjaro, Mweka gates to welcome David. After a good night’s rest back in Arusha , the couple will continue their venture together by exploring the Serengeti on our 6 day safari. Stay tuned for their daily reports on this amazing Africa adventure!
Climbers:
- David Gilchrist
- Virginia Gilchrist
Guides:
- Rodrick Mtuy
- Elias Lyimo
- Richard Mndolwa
Cooks:
- Elkana Richard
- Swaib Msuya
Latest News and Daily Dispatches:
- September 20, 2008 – Kwaheri and Asante from Dave and Ginny
- September 19, 2008 – Dave and Ginny Spot their First Cheetahs!
- September 17, 2008 – Hundreds of Animals Greet Dave and Ginny
- September 16, 2008 – Loving Some Well Deserved Rest and Relaxation
- September 15, 2008 – Time to Reflect on My Accomplishment
- September 15, 2008 – Exploring the Ngorongoro National Park
- September 14, 2008 – Dave is Down and Excited to See Ginny!
- September 13, 2008 – Dave Climbs Hard and Makes It to the Summit of Kilimanjaro!
- September 12, 2008 – Excited to Reach the Summit!
- September 11, 2008 – Day Three and Going Higher!
- September 10, 2008 – Viewing the Daily Lives of the Bushmen
- September 10, 2008 – Dave Receives the Star Treatment
- September 9, 2008 – Ginny Makes Contact with the Bushmen
- September 9, 2008 – Photos from the Beginning of David and Ginny’s African Adventure
- September 8, 2008 – Ginny Settles in for the Night at Lake Eyasi
- September 8, 2008 – David Prepares for the Trail Less Traveled
- September 8, 2008 – We’ve Arrived Safely in Tanzania!
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