Our most popular Kilimanjaro trek combines the Shira and Lemosho Routes, winding around the southern side of Kilimanjaro. Featured in The New York Times, on CBS News, and on MTV, the Western Approach has a 98% summit success rating with Thomson.
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The most luxurious way to climb Kilimanjaro. Featured in Travel + Leisure, Outside, and Amex Centurion magazines, the added amenities and acclimatization time on the Grand Traverse give you the best chance of summit success.
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If you're ready for an intense physical challenge in an unforgettable setting, choose an Umbwe Route Kilimanjaro climb. It’s the best of the short routes up Kilimanjaro.
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A 7-day Machame Route Kilimanjaro climb is perfect for trekkers on a budget. This popular route features fewer amenities, while still offering the peace of mind you get by choosing Thomson.
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Watch a trekking group tackle Mount Kilimanjaro from the rainforest to the summit. See for yourself what it's like to climb to the "Roof of Africa".
WATCH THE VIDEOThomson is clearly the envy of the mountain. The best staff on and off the mountain; every last detail well-thought-out and executed. I couldn’t imagine any other option.
The best customer service I have ever experienced from any travel company in my life.
Thomson is a life-changing, first-class operation committed to care and excellence.
The porters rave about how excited they are to work for Thomson and how their treatment, both financially and physically, is at a much higher standard than it is with other companies.
Words will never be able to explain how beautiful the Roof of Africa is. It is like being in another world altogether–a collision of the moon, the arctic, and a land I’d never known.
We saw many ‘lesser’ trek guides on the mountain. Thomson distinguished themselves in every way.
We were stunned every time our head waiter, Moses, managed to clean up after breakfast, pass us on the trail, and have a nice lunch waiting for us.
Comfortable, secure, dry shelter is critical for summit success. We supply our trekkers with spacious, Everest-tested tents.
LEARN MOREWe've been committed to Tanzania and its people for over 40 years. That's why Thomson offers porters the best compensation package on Kilimanjaro.
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Our guests are astounded by the food served on the mountain–some say it's better what they get in a restaurant! Cooked by highly-trained chefs, your meals are nutritionally optimized to help you succeed
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Be inspired by stories of what motivated our guest to climb Kilimanjaro and how they achieved their dream of summiting. Just make sure to grab your Kleenex before you start–it's hard not to be moved by these tales of triumph!
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