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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…
May 08, 2025
Water Bottles vs Hydration Bladders: Pros and Cons
Water is heavy. It sloshes around. How you store it during your Kili trek can make for a noticeably different experience. Kili trekkers usually opt for one of…
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.
Apr 08, 2025
Lacing Your Hiking Boots for Kilimanjaro
Even with a pair of broken-in boots that fit well, your feet may get sore after so much hiking on Kilimanjaro. Luckily, there are a few lacing techniques…
Feb 08, 2025
When Is the Best Time to Climb Kilimanjaro?
We hear it constantly: “When is the absolute best time to climb Kilimanjaro?” Although it’s technically possible to climb year-round, we generally recommend trekking during the warmest, driest months…
Dec 30, 2024
The Heights of Kilimanjaro: Altitude Facts
Kili is sometimes thought of as the “easiest” of the seven summits because its relatively gentle slopes require no technical mountaineering expertise. But at 19,341 feet, Kili’s summit is…
Oct 14, 2024
What to Expect in Kilimanjaro’s Alpine Desert
When you trek through Kilimanjaro’s fourth climate zone, the alpine desert, you’ll feel like you just stepped out of a spaceship. “It’s like being on the moon,” says Thomson staffer…
Oct 02, 2024
Kilimanjaro Hiking Techniques: The Rest Step
“Pole, pole” is something you’ll hear often on Mt. Kilimanjaro. It’s Swahili for “slowly, slowly,” and it’s a reminder to slow down, trek carefully and rely on smaller steps as…
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,…
Sep 04, 2024
Do You Need Trekking Poles to Climb Kilimanjaro?
What’s better than climbing Kili with one pair of legs? Climbing with two! That’s the power of trekking poles: more balance, more strength and sweet relief for your joints.
Jun 13, 2024
20+ Swahili Words and Phrases You Should Know to Trek Kilimanjaro
Jambo! Trekking Kilimanjaro is a multi-disciplinary adventure. You need strong legs, formidable resolve and…an elementary proficiency in the local language? While knowing the language is far from mandatory, even a…
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…