20 Years Ago Today

Alan FeldsteinByAlan Feldstein

While it may have been 20 years ago today that Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play, another wonderful thing also happened 20 years ago today. On August 27th just before my 50th birthday I summited Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain on the continent of Africa.

It was a moving, spiritual experience to stand on the roof of Africa. The entire journey was amazing, from my incredible guide Geoffrey Moshi pushing me and motivating me to the summit, to the sunrise over the glacier that brought tears to my eyes.

Standing above the clouds, I realized that I had fallen in love with Africa. The experience will stay with me for the rest of my life. And now as the owner of Infinite Safari Adventures I love sending people on safari for this experience.

I am proud that I am one of the few tour operators who has actually climbed Kili. Yes, you can do it. I did.

Alan Feldstein
Alan Feldstein

As a lawyer turned founder of an African wildlife safari company, Alan combines his professional expertise with his love for adventure to craft extraordinary journeys that connect travelers to Africa’s wonders. Beyond his work, Alan is a dedicated advocate for wildlife conservation and education. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, is President of the Board of The Bird School Project, and sits on the Advisory Board of Over And Above Africa.

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