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Jul 08, 2024
Awe Inspiring! The Seven Best Views on Kilimanjaro
Whether you’ve been dreaming of climbing Kilimanjaro for years or have just recently decided to make the trek, we are excited to help you summit Uhuru Peak!…
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…
Jun 05, 2024
Welcome to Kilimanjaro’s Heath and Moorland Zones
Once you’ve left the lush canopy of Kilimanjaro’s tropical rainforest – up ahead lie miles of meadows carpeted with scrub and everlasting wildflowers. There are trickling streams banked by…
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…
Apr 08, 2024
Buying and Breaking in Boots for Kilimanjaro
You’re about to walk over 30 miles up the tallest mountain on the continent. Trust us: your boots are your most important piece of equipment. So,…
Feb 20, 2024
Go Behind-the-Scenes of Porter Life on Kilimanjaro
Your boots are laced tight. The rainforest fog is thick. Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak looms overhead. It’s day one of your trek, and you’re busy anticipating the challenge that lies before…
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…
Feb 09, 2024
INFOGRAPHIC: 225 Reasons Why You Can’t Climb Kili Without a Porter
Porters do more than carry equipment. They lift our spirits and help us reach new heights. Join us in our annual week-long celebration dedicated to them and the incredible work…
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…
Nov 06, 2023
Only on Kilimanjaro: Giant Groundsels
As the highest mountain in Africa, Kilimanjaro itself is pretty outstanding. But as a free-standing mountain whose climate zones become progressively less like the ground-level landscape the further you ascend,…
Jul 05, 2023
From Head to Toe: 15 Kilimanjaro Gear Recommendations from Thomson Staff
Wondering where to start when you’re gearing up for Kilimanjaro? Our trekking experts have built a list of our top gear recommendations for you. From boots to bags, sunglasses and…
