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. Get everything you’ll need for Kili at Thomson’s online trekking store. Gear up here!
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 Carolyn. At 13,200′ – 16,000′, the fluctuating conditions present their own challenges: the sun can be intense, the wind might be harsh, and the temperatures…
Picture this: it is your third day on the Western Approach, and you are crossing the Shira Plateau. Everything is going well – the weather’s better than expected, the sights are astonishing, and everyone is in good spirits – when it hits you: a low rumble. you are hungry. You had a good breakfast,…
Aside from its stunning sights, gorgeous glaciers, and its unique standing as the world’s tallest freestanding mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro is known for its accessibility when compared to the rest of the Seven Summits. It doesn’t require climbing expertise or gear, meaning there are no ropes, ice picks, harnesses or falls to worry about – all…
What are the best boots for climbing Kilimanjaro? At minimum, 30 miles will stand between you and the top of the tallest freestanding mountain on the planet. Not any old boot will get you there. The right boot will make a world of difference in terms of your comfort, blister mitigation and overall success. For…
We hear it all the time: “when is the absolute best time to climb Kilimanjaro?” Not to be fence-sitters but: whenever? There absolutely is a worst time to attempt your trek; in fact, there are two of them: April/May and mid-November through mid-December. During those times the entire country receives serious rainfall (especially during April, when the heavy rains come)
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 sprinkling of Swahili will go a long way in your quest to Kili’s peak. Your conversations on the mountain will be richer and more…
When you’re trail-weary after hours of trekking Mt. Kilimanjaro, there’s no better sight than the scattered orange tents of a Thomson camp in the distance. Every day of hiking ends here, at your home away from home. Combining top-notch service with the highest standards of mountainside comfort, it’s your reward for a job well…
Climbing Kilimanjaro may be the toughest thing you ever do. Extreme altitude, tough weather and taxing physical demands create a trifecta of challenges that can pose serious health risks to the unprepared. But with smart planning and adequate safety precautions, you can minimize those risks and join the thousands of trekkers who experience the…
Muscle and willpower will take you far on a Mt. Kilimanjaro trek. But a good plan? That’ll get you the rest of the way! In fact, the most critical decisions you make in your quest to Uhuru Peak occur long before you take your first step. Here are 10 things you need to get…
