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How to Layer for Kilimanjaro
Staying warm and dry is imperative for a successful trek, but you can achieve it easily if you know how to properly layer. Each layer has a specific and…
Oct 24, 2022
What to Wear on Kilimanjaro: Tips and Recommendations
How do you dress to hike through Kilimanjaro’s five climate zones? From the humid, equatorial heat of the rainforest (high of 70-90 degrees) to the peak’s icy drifts (low of…
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…
Mar 20, 2022
Welcome to Kilimanjaro’s Rainforest
Below the arctic peak of Kilimanjaro, a misty jungle covers the mountain slopes. Moss-covered trees, seas of ferns and elusive monkeys abound in one of the Seven Summits’ only rainforests.
Mar 15, 2022
Must-Have Kilimanjaro Gear Recommendations from Guests
When you’re trying to pack for Kilimanjaro and keep your duffel bag under the strict 33-pound limit, every item counts. So, do you really need gaiters? What about a nasal…
Mar 10, 2022
When Should You Climb Kili?
We want to make sure Thomson trekkers are lined up for summit success, and a big part of that means climbing in optimal weather conditions. So, when is the best…
Aug 18, 2021
How High Did You Just Climb? Visualizing 19,341 Feet
Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest point. But that statement alone doesn’t do it justice. If you’re trying to explain just how high Kilimanjaro is to someone, here are a…
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…
Sep 14, 2020
Standing on Top of the World: Ali’s Umbwe Route Trek
Thomson staffer Ali Riley had the chance to experience one of the most challenging routes up Kilimanjaro: Umbwe. This is the story of her experience. You opted for…
May 11, 2020
Day-By-Day Video Diary of Kilimanjaro’s Grand Traverse Route
Thomson guest Judith trekked Mount Kilimanjaro with her friend Stephanie in September, and they’re here to take you with them! No need to get your trekking poles out – in…
Jan 28, 2020
How Carolyn Conquered Kilimanjaro
As someone who described themselves as a “non-exerciser,” the idea of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro seemed like a faraway dream. But, all of this was about to change when Thomson staffer…
Nov 20, 2019
Staff Picks: The Most Useful Items on Your Packing List
When packing for Kilimanjaro, you may find yourself thinking, “where do I even start?” Well, don’t worry! We’ve got your back (actually, we’ve got your ‘back-pack’ covered). Fresh off of…
