Adventures Within Reach Blog

Entries from October 2007

AWR on Best Outfitters on Earth List

October 30, 2007 · Leave a Comment

National Geographic Adventure magazine rated outfitters around the world on quality of service, sustainability, spirit of adventure, education, and the client experience. Only the top outfitters made their list. Adventures Within Reach is excited to announce that we have made this elite list! In particular, we are proud of our “client experience” rating of 96.7 out of 100. AWR is always continuing to improve our service and sustainability to give more to our clients and give back to the environment and local economies.

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Categories: News

Advice from Clients

October 25, 2007 · Leave a Comment

“Be in the very best physical shape you can be; this is something you have control of.”

“Do not to rush and if possible take the extra day on the mountain to help the acclimatization process.”

“Be prepared for cold. I expected cold at the top but it was cold from day 2 on.”

“Eat as much as you can, I do believe it can make a difference.”

“For Kili, I suggest paying a little extra for another porter to ensure yourself a private toilet.”

“If taking the the shuttle from Nairobi be sure you are prepared for a long trip in cramped quarters, hot and uncomfortable conditions. Give your self a full day in Moshi before starting the trek if taking shuttle.”

“Train, take an expedition bag, tip the help along the way, not just the end.”

“Pack as if you had to carry all of your clothes. Invest in high quality clothing that is made for trekking. Buy a day pack which will limit what you can bring with you.”

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Categories: Kilimanjaro · Safari · Tanzania

Display Your Travel Photos in a Beautiful Book

October 19, 2007 · Leave a Comment

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Categories: News

Stay 4 Pay 3 in Tanzania!

October 15, 2007 · Leave a Comment

Stay for 4 nights at any of the following lodges in Tanzania and receive one complimentary night on us! Valid through December 15, 2007. Enjoy beautiful accommodations at any combination of

  • Grumeti River Camp
  • Klein’s Camp
  • Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
  • Serengeti Under Canvas

Contact us for more information!

Categories: Tanzania

Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano Erupts

October 11, 2007 · Leave a Comment

Thousands of Maasai herdsmen living around the area of the Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano vacated their homes in the wake of a trail of the eruptions in early September 2007 that left two children injured and a school damaged.

Meaning “Mountain of God” in the Maasai language, Ol Doinyo Lengai is called the strangest volcano on earth by National Geographic, where lava fountains harden in midair then shatter like glass.

Ol Doinyo Lengai is a unique and extremely fascinating volcano that is located in the African Rift Valley northwest of Arusha, Tanzania. It is the only volcano in the world that erupts natrocarbonatite lava, a highly fluid lava that usually contains almost no silicon. Natrocarbonatite lava is also much cooler than other lavas, being only about 950 degrees compared to temperatures over 2000 degrees for other lavas.

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Categories: Tanzania