Kilimanjaro 2012 - Part 6 (deLeonStrong & Tusker Trail)
Kilimanjaro 2012 - Part 6 (deLeonStrong & Tusker Trail). In June 2012, I travelled to Tanzania, Africa to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. The scheduled dates of my climb was June 16th to June 27th. I trekked on the Lemosho route. The trek length was 12 days 11 nights. This as be 9 days of climbing on the mountain (7 days up & 2 down).
Part 6 of my Kilimanjaro video series covers the final day of my trip in Africa. On our final day in Africa, Tom, Greg, Brian, and myself went on a 1/2 day safari before heading to the airport for our departure flights. We visit the Arusha National Park for our 1/2 day safari.
The closest national park to Arusha town -- northern Tanzania's safari capital -- Arusha National Park is a multi-faceted jewel, often overlooked by safarigoers, despite offering the opportunity to explore a beguiling diversity of habitats within a few hours.
The entrance gate leads into shadowy montane forest inhabited by inquisitive blue monkeys and colourful turacos and trogons -- the only place on the northern safari circuit where the acrobatic black-and-white colobus monkey is easily seen. In the midst of the forest stands the spectacular Ngurdoto Crater, whose steep, rocky cliffs enclose a wide marshy floor dotted with herds of buffalo and warthog.
Further north, rolling grassy hills enclose the tranquil beauty of the Momela Lakes, each one a different hue of green or blue. Their shallows sometimes tinged pink with thousands of flamingos, the lakes support a rich selection of resident and migrant waterfowl, and shaggy waterbucks display their large lyre-shaped horns on the watery fringes. Giraffes glide across the grassy hills, between grazing zebra herds, while pairs of wide-eyed dik-dik dart into scrubby bush like overgrown hares on spindly legs.
Although elephants are uncommon in Arusha National Park, and lions absent altogether, leopards and spotted hyenas may be seen slinking around in the early morning and late afternoon. It is also at dusk and dawn that the veil of cloud on the eastern horizon is most likely to clear, revealing the majestic snow-capped peaks of Kilimanjaro, only 50km (30 miles) distant. But it is Kilimanjaro's unassuming cousin, Mount Meru - the fifth highest in Africa at 4,566 metres (14,990 feet) -- that dominates the park's horizon. Its peaks and eastern footslopes protected within the national park, Meru offers unparalleled views of its famous neighbour, while also forming a rewarding hiking destination in its own right.
Passing first through wooded savannah where buffalos and giraffes are frequently encountered, the ascent of Meru leads into forests aflame with red-hot pokers and dripping with Spanish moss, before reaching high open heath spiked with giant lobelias. Everlasting flowers cling to the alpine desert, as delicately-hoofed klipspringers mark the hike's progress. Astride the craggy summit, Kilimanjaro stands unveiled, blushing in the sunrise.
About Arusha National Park
Size: 552 sq km 212 sq miles).
Location: Northern Tanzania, northeast of Arusha town..
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The Tusker Guides were: Kombe, Urio, and Liberaty. We had 47 porters and 10 Trekkers. Our team was myself, Thomas O'Connell, Gregory C. Kane, Brian Kane, David Miller, Alex Miller, Chase Miller, Gina Michael-Johnston, Kelson Smith, and Brianna Smith.
Special thanks go out to Kombe, Urio, Libe, and the entire Tusker Trail Team!
Jambo!
Tomas (aka deLeonStrong)
Great Africa Safari in Tanzania | Tarangire National Park
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Tanganyika (1961)
M/S of a cruise liner coming towards a harbour. Various shots of yachts sailing on the water of the harbour of Dar-es-Salaam at Tanzania (or Tanganyika) in Africa; men in shorts and girls in bikinis are seen on one of the yachts.
M/S on the wharf showing porters carrying sacks and boxes. Various shots in the marketplace showing stalls of fruit, and a man cutting tobacco into little parcels. C/U of a pile of mangoes (?). M/Ss of a sisal plantation; hundreds of spiky-leaved plants beside the sea. A man is seen cutting the leaves off a plant; women arrange sisal fibres over hundreds of lines in a field. M/S and C/Us of two Masai warriors in traditional costume; beaded necklaces and earrings.
L/S of a small plane (East African Airways) landing on a red earthy runway in the highlands. Nice M/S of several western tourists coming out of the plane. They climb in the back of a Land Rover with open sides, and are driven to a national park or game reserve. In a lake there we see some hippos bathing in the water (only eyes and ears seen!) while the tourists take photos and film with cine cameras. Another Land Rover is seen driving over a plain; tourists look through the open top to see a lion standing over it's kill (L/S). M/Ss of a lioness; a hyena.
M/S of the clock tower at Arusha; commentator says the tower is precisely halfway between Cairo and the Cape of Good Hope. Other buildings in the town look quite modern. M/Ss of the market place; Africans carrying baskets on their heads; people examining fabrics; traders sitting on the ground with mats displaying their produce before them.
M/S of a swimming pool (probably on the slopes of Mount Meru) as a girl dives in; some middle-aged westerners sit at a table with a beer and watch. M/S of a young couple in dressing gowns eating breakfast on their hotel balcony; the man looks through binoculars at the view; L/S of the countryside on the lower slopes of the mountains; lots of trees, then thinning out towards the coast (I think - it's a bit misty).
M/Ss of a group of tourists setting out on a walk in shorts and walking boots; they walk past some exotic blossoms on a tree and off over a plain; some carry backpacks. M/S of two men stopping to take in the view; they look rather 'Englishman abroad' in their pullovers and woolly hats; one wears a cravat. L/S of Mount Kilimanjaro rising majestically into the clouds. Various shots of the snow covered mountains from the air, including brief M/S from behind the driver of our plane. Amazing shot of Kilimajaro's ice-crater in the sunshine.
Cuts exist - see separate record.
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GoPro Driving Tour of Moshi, Tanzania (Africa)
THIS VIDEO IS DEDICATED TO THOSE OF YOU WHO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO LIVE & WORK IN THIS AMAZING NATION!! WE'RE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT & ENCOURAGEMENT.
Video Description // We recently moved to Moshi & have been driving around to get familiar with the town and some of the surrounding areas. We also love to help people understand where we are and why we're here, so we figured it'd be fun to mount our GoPro up on the windshield every once in a while to capture some of the beauty of the land and people.
This is no means a comprehensive driving tour -- there's MUCH more to see -- but it'll definitely give you a little idea of what it's like, whether you're following our journey, wanting to climb majestic Mount Kilimanjaro or go on a Safari... or you're simply a lover of people & culture :)
Either way, hope you enjoy this and please let us know if you have questions, comments, or ideas of things you think we should capture on camera. Peace!
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Kilimanjaro with Climb Kili
Kilimanjaro
After a very tough week in Tanzania my father helped me by giving me finacial assistance to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. This is my adventure!
Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro. On way from KIA ( Kilimanjaro International Airport ) to Moshi, we saw the Majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro. The snowy peak gleaming in the sun. Tanzania travel was handled by Kearsley.
Kilimanjaro - Tanzania 2016 Machame Route
L'ascension du Kilimandjaro - Kilimanjaro par Thomas Laporte en Décembre 2016 en Tanzanie. Départ de Moshi, merci à Kessy Brothers !
Majestic Lions on the Serengeti - Plus Other Big Cats
As part of our Nomad African Safari we went on an excursion with Tanzania Experience to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. This four day tour safari was filled with more Zebras, Wildebeests, leopards, Cheetahs and Lions than I could imagine. Read about the full experience:
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Filmed on Sony Alpha 5000 and GoPro Hero 4 Black
Interpos Of Tanzania Story In Colour Pic 333 AKA Tanzania Item In C / Pic 333 (1961)
Unissued / unused material - dates and locations may be unclear / unknown.
Near Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania (Tanganyika).
Various shots, sailing boats sailing by the shoreline and past a large cruise liner, moored close to the beach near the harbour of Dar-es-Salaam at Tanzania. MS to LS Sisal crop in the field and field worker in the distance. MS Farmer working quickly, cutting the top foliage. Various shots, African women turning and spreading a sisal crop drying in the sun on lines. MS and CU Two Masai tribesmen wearing traditional costume and fine bead jewellery.
LS A small plane (East African Airways) landing on an airstrip in the highlands. Various shots, Western tourists alight from the plane and climb into the back of a Land Rover with open sides. MS Tourist with a camera in the Land Rover points to a lioness standing over its kill. MSs Hyena and lioness running.
MS Clock tower at Arusha; the tower is precisely halfway between Cairo and the Cape of Good Hope. Various shots of the market place; Africans carrying baskets on their heads; people examining fabrics; traders sitting on the ground with mats displaying their produce before them.
MS Swimming pool (probably on the slopes of Mount Meru) as a girl dives in; some middle-aged westerners sit at a table with a beer and watch. MS A young couple in dressing gowns eating breakfast on their hotel balcony; the man looks through binoculars at the view. LS View of the lower slopes of the mountains.
MS A group of tourists setting out on a walk in shorts and walking boots past a tree in heavy blossom. MS Rear view of line of walkers as they set off across the plain carrying backpacks. CU Walking boots crossing shrubby grass. MS Two men stop to admire the view; they look rather 'Englishman abroad'. LS Mount Kilimanjaro rising majestically into the clouds. Various shots of the snow covered mountains from the air including rocky crags. MS Rear view, pilot and mountains ahead. Excellent aerial shot over Kilimajaro's ice-crater.
Note: Date on original record: 15/05/1961. See item CP 333. Paperwork refers to Uganda in the title, but content appears to be Tanzania as in CP 333.
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Engaresero village Lake Natron
Located on the south side of Lake Natron in northern Tanzania, Engarasero village is home to a major breeding ground for flamingos and also the Oldonyo Lengai, an active volcano. The United Nations has designated Engaresero as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) site due to the sustainable pastoral practices of the Maasai.
Visit the hot springs, bird watch, bike to the Orpur caves or trek to Oldonyo Lengai. The opportunities are endless. Email: engareserotourism@gmail.com or visit engaresero.org for more information on how to book your upcoming visit.
Tanzania June 2003
Tanzania Expedition 2003
Dublin to London, London to Dubai, Dubai to Nairobi, Nairobi to Tanzania...... It took forever to get us and our gear here, but we made it!
After arriving in Dar es Salaam, we made the epic bus journey to Moshi, the most fun town in Tanzania! Standing at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, it turned out to be our home from home! Staying at the wonderful Kindoroko Hotel, where the steaks were delicious and the alcohol flowed. Hakuna Matata shots, i'll miss them the most!!!
Just outside Moshi was our first stop... the Mweka Primary School! Greeted by hundreds of smiling, laughing faces! We never felt so welcome! We were delighted to be able to help the local craftsmen plaster the school walls and paint the classrooms, teaching english to the kids when we could. Teaching us Swahili didn't fair as well to our untrained tongues, although we managed a few words!! We soon found out with the young guys that football was the universal language of Africa :D
Longido was our next stop, a small town north of Arusha, 2 hours away from Moshi on the Kenya-Tanzania border. This was our first glimpse of Maasai culture. What an extraordinary group of people they are! As they guided us up Mount Longido, a teaser for Mount Kilimanjaro, they never ceased to amaze us with their knowledge of plant and animal life. This leaf.... soothes burns, these flowers.... cures migraine, this twig..... a menthol toothbrush.... the list was endless! Bear Grylls had nothing on them! Their way of life was a shock to all of us, mud huts, no electrcity, running water if they were lucky. And calm as the warriors looked, as they patrolled the edges of their camp for lions, with spears in hand ready to pounce at a moments notice, they always made you feel very safe.
No sooner had we become accustomed to the Maasai way of life, we embarked on the most incredible Safari trip, to the Ngorongoro Crater. This fertile plateau seemed to stretch forever into the distance, and was flourishing with all kinds of animals, big and small. From the galloping herds of zebra, gazelle, and wildebeest, to the majestic walk of the elephants and giraffes, the crater was also home to the big five of rhinoceros, lion, leopard, elephant, and buffalo. And apart from the elusive leopard we got intimate views of all the wildlife!
And then the day arrived! Our first steps on the road to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free standing mountain in the world!! At first it was an easy hike, and everyone was full of energy, enjoying the company and unusual surroundings. And before we knew it, a few days into our climb, we were above the first layer of clouds! What a feeling to be looking down on what we'd only ever seen from a plane!!! It seemed as if you could just step out onto them and chase the sun as it set over the horizon. Another day of trekking, stories were flowing, jokes were told, and everyone was reminiscing shared childhood memories. It really brought our group closer together and was welcomed..... with what still lay ahead! More trekking, more climbing, aches and pains, wind burns and numbness, it all became common place until we reached Kibo Huts, the last stop before summit day. It was a hard climb, but the hardest was yet to come, and we knew it. After heading to our tents early, we awoke at midnight to the frigid temperature, but with the determination to reach Uhuru Peak by sunrise. We set off, not entirely sure of what to expect. This was definitely harder than the last four days combined, the temperature fell the more we ascended, and by Gilman's Point at 5681m it was -20'C. Suddenly two pairs of gloves and three pairs of socks didn't seem so silly anymore! The summit felt so close! Slowly and steadily we continued on, crunching the ice and snow under our boots, willing our muscles to go just that little bit further. The wind was against us, and sent constant shivers through our worn out bodies. And then, like a light at the end of a tunnel, the sign at the summit slowly came into view through the clearing snowfall. We had made it! The overall sense of relief was indescribable, for that moment we felt like we were on top of the world! And as we got closer and closer, the sun began to rise, silhouetting the ever welcoming sign of Uhuru Peak at 5,895m Emotions ran high, the adrenaline surging through every part of you, the feeling of success was overwhelming! Yeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaa!
So we travelled to Tanzania as a group of individuals, with our own experiences and memories, to leave with a common appreciation for the wonders of Africa and all it has to offer! Those new found memories will stay with us forever, and the people will always hold a special place in our lives........ by far, one of the greatest decisions ever made :)
Nursing in Tanzania - Two Minute Trips
Take a look at what it's like to nurse in remote Tanzania, with the majestic Masai.
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