USC YOUNG ALUMNI KILIMANJARO AND BEYOND 2009

Highlights:

• 13 days, 12 nights in Tanzania
• 6 days, 5 nights guided climb of Kilimanjaro and camping on the mountain
• 6 days, 5 nights on wildlife & cultural safari staying in either wildlife lodges or unique tented lodges
• Visits to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater
• Driving and walking safaris to view wildlife and birdlife including lions, elephants, giraffe and many more species
• Cultural immersion with the Masaai Warrior Tribe

Dear USC Young Alumni & Friends,

We are pleased to announce an exciting overseas adventure with Northwest Voyageurs. Join us in September as we make our first-ever alumni climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak!

Kilimanjaro…few mountains invoke as much awe and wonder as Africa’s highest peak. And even fewer summits that carry such intrigue-are as attainable as “Kili” at 19,340 feet, this free-standing volcano looms large over the vast savannahs of the Serengeti.

Our climb is led one of Northwest Voyageurs' experienced mountain guides along with a team of Tanzanian mountain guides and porters. We’ll ascend the remote Rongai route on the northern side of the mountain, beginning near the Kenyan border. While no technical climbing or mountaineering experience is required, participants should be in good physical condition, and be able to hike long distances for multiple days in a row.

Following our climb, we embark on 6 days of unique wildlife and cultural safaris. A combination of game drives and walking safaris track the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) as well as giraffe, wildebeest, zebra and many other mammal and bird species. We will have the chance to visit Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks as well as the famous Ngorongoro Crater. In addition to extraordinary game viewing, we’ll meet and interact with the Masaai Tribe who inhabit the Ngorongoro Conservations Area. These two weeks will be an unforgettable adventure in Africa!

Our travel partner for this once in a lifetime adventure is Northwest Voyageurs. They are a highly experienced and professional travel company committed to providing USC Young Alumni with the best outdoor adventure vacations anywhere. Don’t delay - space is limited.

We hope you choose to join us on this amazing adventure!

Teri Kirkendoll ’70
Program Manager
USC Alumni Association
Trojan Travel

Activities: Hiking / Trekking
Length of Trip: 15 Days
Location: Tanzania / Kilimanjaro
Difficulty: Challenging