Safari Tales, March 2005

Well I arrived in Rwanda today – I’m staying in the capital Kigali for a couple of days. I almost had to buy another plane for the Kenya Airways fleet to get here but that’s another story.  So I have …

Posted in Tanzania | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The Roof of Africa, March 2005

Well I am back safe and sound from my latest adventure, and I almost… made it to the roof of Africa.  We set off 6 days ago to climb the south-western aspect of Mt Kilimanjaro’s slopes – the so-called Machame …

Posted in Tanzania | Leave a comment

Mt Meru Conquered, March 2005

Well I am safely back in dusty Arusha again for a day of rest and washing, after spending 4 days in Arusha National Park climbing Mt Meru. I think I have been getting the true “safari experience” with my entourage …

Posted in Tanzania | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Jambo from Tanzania, March 2005

I arrived in Arusha at the base of Mt Kilimanjaro yesterday evening – just a little too late after sunset to glimpse the challenge which lies ahead!  It’s already a place of intoxicating contrasts – from the dusty streets and …

Posted in Tanzania | Tagged , | Leave a comment