August 1-14, 2008. Choose to summit Africa's highest peak or visit game parks while your friends trek. An optional 3-day safari is available at the end of the journey. A Vanishing Treasures Program.

The snows of Kilimanjaro—the seemingly incongruous wonder touched by few—are receding at such a rate that scientists believe that they may be gone completely in the next ten years. While the melting of the glaciers makes the climb to the summit more manageable, there are more weighty implications downstream where people and wildlife have long relied on these fresh, constantly-flowing waters. Join your fellow Princetonians August 1-14, 2008, for an exploration of these issues, whether atop the mighty peak or in its shadows.

For those who would like to attempt the 19,340-foot summit, we have arranged for you to trek the Western Approach on an eight-day ascent. During the non-technical climb, hikers will experience a variety of terrain and environments, including dense rainforest, savannah grasslands, volcanic rock, and glacier fields.

For those without the need to stand on the top of Africa, peel off from the group after the introductory days of discussions on global warming and Africa ecology and set off on a tented safari to Tarangire National Park. Known for its herds of elephants, Tarangire affords the opportunity to see African wildlife interacting. Luxuriate at Gibbs Farm, a coffee-plantation cum spa. Take a short drive to Ngorongoro Crater, a massive caldera inhabited by some 30,000 animals. Continue on to the Serengeti, and watch as the plains open up before you, over 5,700 square miles of sprawling, unspoiled landscape.

Please note: A minimum of ten participants must select either the summit route or the non-trekking option for us to offer these.

About the Study Leader
Nadine McQuarrie, Assistant Professor of Geosciences, will serve as study leader for this Journey. Interested in the areas of tectonics and structural geology, with a particular interest in the evolution of mountain belts, she will be able to discuss with participants the basic geologic and tectonic structure of the Kilimanjaro region, as well as the interactions between tectonics and climate. She will be joined by expert guides who will navigate not only the varied terrain of Africa but also the complex issues of climate change and biodiversity in this special part of the world. Nadine McQuarrie, Assistant Professor of Geosciences, will serve as study leader for this Journey. Interested in the areas of tectonics and structural geology, with a particular interest in the evolution of mountain belts, she will be able to discuss with participants the basic geologic and tectonic structure of the Kilimanjaro region, as well as the interactions between tectonics and climate. She will be joined by expert guides who will navigate not only the varied terrain of Africa but also the complex issues of climate change and biodiversity in this special part of the world.

To make reservations, fill out the form in the brochure or contact Princeton Journeys at (609) 258-8686 or journeys@princeton.edu.