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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…
Jul 02, 2019
Do I Need Oxygen to Climb Kilimanjaro?
It’s a question we’re asked all the time—which makes sense given Kilimanjaro’s epic proportions! On Everest climbs, bringing supplemental oxygen is a matter of course, and some companies tell trekkers…
Jun 24, 2019
7 of the Best Things on Kilimanjaro’s Most Luxurious Trek – Grand Traverse
One of our Grand Traverse trekkers wrote a message to us recently. It was titled “Best Selling Points for the Thomson Grand Traverse.” “Having a cot off the ground is HUGE!”…
Jun 02, 2019
3 Months of Training, 2 Treks and a Safari
Meet Carolyn and Heather, the Thomson staffers hiking Mount Kilimanjaro in October. With a “just do it” mindset from one and a “I’ll prove you wrong” attitude from the other,…
May 24, 2019
What makes Kilimanjaro Unique? Volcanoes, Glaciers, Signage, and More!
Did you know Kilimanjaro is made up of three different volcanoes? Or that it’s the tallest freestanding mountain on Earth? You might dream of the summit, but don’t be…
Mar 18, 2019
14 Tips from a Staffer and Recent Kilimanjaro Trekker
My name is John King. I’m one of Thomson Safaris’ staffers, and I recently summited Kilimanjaro on the Western Approach route. I’m a novice mountaineer, and…
Jan 23, 2019
What do Kilimanjaro’s Porters Do?
Imagine waking up at 13,200 feet on Kilimanjaro on the sixth day of your trek. A friendly face might hand you a cup of coffee as you tie your boots.
Sep 14, 2018
The People of Kilimanjaro: History of the Chagga
If you look at Kilimanjaro’s history, one culture stands out as being intimately tied to the mountain: the Chagga. But the Chagga didn’t live around the foothills of Kili in…
Jul 08, 2018
7 Most Memorable Moments from Kristina’s Tanzania Adventure
Kristina always lights up a room everywhere she goes, but when she returned from her Tanzania safari and Mount Kilimanjaro trek recently, that light was blinding. Three weeks…
May 14, 2018
Kilimanjaro’s Endangered Glaciers
Living or not, glaciers are being called an endangered species by members of the scientific community. Why? Because around the world fields of ice are retreating – many…
Jan 30, 2018
Kilimanjaro Porters – The Thomson Difference
Thomson sets “the premier standard for ethical treatment of Kilimanjaro porters,” according to the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP). What does that mean? Let’s talk about the…
