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Jun 10, 2025
Top Adventure Tour Operator: 3 Years on USA Today’s 10Best List
We’re honored to share that Thomson has been named one of USA Today’s 10Best Adventure Tour Operators for the third year in a row! That’s 2023, 2024, and now…
Jun 04, 2025
What It Takes to Reach the Summit [PODCAST]
Marcus Shapiro of Fit For Trips hosts Senior Safari & Kilimanjaro Consultant, Carolyn Hardy in…
Jun 03, 2025
From Porters to Head Guides: The Journey of Thomson’s Kilimanjaro Leaders
For the dedicated Kilimanjaro guides leading Thomson treks, becoming a head guide is the result of years of hard work, training, and genuine passion. We sat down with several team…
Apr 13, 2025
What to Wear (and When to Wear it) on Kilimanjaro [Video]
Angela makes gearing up for Mount Kilimanjaro a snap! She’ll walk you through all the layers you’ll need to pack and explain why and when you’ll need to wear them.
Sep 27, 2024
You Can Do It! Part Two: Thomson Staffers Share More Tips for Climbing Kilimanjaro
You asked, and we delivered! The first round of staffers’ unconventional tips for climbing Kili received so much praise that we decided to give you more – and fortunately,…
May 16, 2024
Why Are WFR Guides Important on Kilimanjaro?
Your guides are your most important assets on Kilimanjaro. That’s why we go the distance to make sure every guide, not just your head guide, is a certified…
Apr 24, 2024
Trekking Kilimanjaro: A Sisterhood Summit!
My name is Angela Woods, and I’m the Manager of Guest Services here at Thomson. I just got back from an adventure that will forever be etched in my memory…
Feb 16, 2024
Why Thomson Serves the Best Food on Kilimanjaro
For many trekkers, the food menu on the way up Kilimanjaro is an afterthought—you have a mountain to climb after all! There’s gear, guides, tents, routes, and more to…
Nov 14, 2023
You Can Do It! Our Favorite Unconventional Tips for Climbing Kilimanjaro
You’ve always wanted to climb Kili, but you’re not sure if you’ll be able to summit. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Mount Kilimanjaro is the world’s tallest…
May 02, 2023
What is Camp Life Like on Kilimanjaro?
When you’re trail-weary after hours of trekking Mt. Kilimanjaro, there’s no better sight than the scattered orange tents of a Thomson camp in the distance. Every day of hiking…
Jimmy Chin Talks Kilimanjaro and Adventure Photography [PODCAST]
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons The stunning images and bold expeditions of photographer and mountaineer, Jimmy…
MTV’s Kilimanjaro Documentary “Summit on the Summit”
Pictured above: Jason Walsh, Kick Kennedy, Santi White, Alexandra Cousteau, Elizabeth Gore, Dr. Greg Allgood, Lupe Fiasco, Michael Muller, Emile Hirsch, Melissa Arnot, Simon Isaac, Jessica Biel, Kenna, Isabelle…