My name is Eunice Joseph. I was born and raised in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. I’m a porter at Thomson Safaris, and I really love my job! What do you like about your job? Being a porter is important to me for several reasons. It has helped me support my family financially as…
Each trek is different, but on average, it takes about 225 pounds of total luggage per trekker to get to Kilimanjaro’s peak and back. No one would be able to trek Mount Kilimanjaro without a porter.
. “Oh boy,” I said, “he’s really trying it.” It’s one month ago and I’m standing on top of Mt. Kilimanjaro and, just as he’d promised, a free-spirited trekker on my trip was unpacking the kite he’d taken all 19,351 feet up the mountain. He carefully unspooled the red, wrinkled nylon and in our collective,…
We hear it all the time: “when is the absolute best time to climb Kilimanjaro?” Not to be fence-sitters but: whenever? There absolutely is a worst time to attempt your trek; in fact, there are two of them: April/May and mid-November through mid-December. During those times the entire country receives serious rainfall (especially during April, when the heavy rains come)
We’re pleased to announce that all Thomson guides renewed their Wilderness First Responders (WFR) certification during their recent WFR training course! This course is offered by the internationally recognized Sentinel Outdoor Institute. It’s the highest level of safety training available on Kilimanjaro–and for Thomson head and assistant guides, it’s standard policy. Thomson is one…
Porter Appreciation Week for Thomson Safaris Kilimanjaro. Redirects to: https://kilimanjaro.thomsontreks.com/porter-appreciation-week/
International Trip Planning Consultant Welcome! The world is full of exciting destinations to explore, and as an International Trip Planning Consultant, you will play an important role in making our guests’ travel dreams come true. Our travel company has been around for 40 years, and we’ve always believed that travel makes the world a better,…
Everything you need to tackle Kilimanjaro is here! 1. Find your route in the shaded box below and download the associated Prep Guide booklet, packing list and trek expectations. We have adjusted some of the timelines and recommendations noted in the prep guide, but don’t worry! Your trip manager will reach out to remind you…
. Your final payment must be received no later than 90 days prior to departure. Credit cards are not accepted. We accept final payments via wire transfer, check or electronic funds transfer (ACH). When payment is due, Thomson Safaris will email you a detailed invoice on our letterhead. Include your booking number with all forms…