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25/01/2025

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.

What are the best boots for climbing Kilimanjaro? Depends on your needs & preferences. Here are 3 examples plus tips to help you shop smart.

23/01/2025

When an ostrich egg hatches, the chick is already quite large compared to many other bird species. It typically weighs around 1.5 pounds at birth, and it is about the size of a football. By the time they are about 6 months old, they can reach 4-5 feet tall, though they are still not fully grown. An adult ostrich can reach up to 9 feet in height.

Even as babies, ostrich chicks are capable of running at impressive speeds. At just a few weeks old, they can run up to 30 mph!

21/01/2025

Zebras and wildebeests often work together during the Great Migration, and their cooperation is a prime example of how species can complement each other in the wild.

🦓 Wildebeests are highly dependent on water during the migration, and zebras have an excellent sense of direction when it comes to finding water sources.

🦓 Zebras and wildebeests both rely on the grasslands as their primary food source, but they graze in slightly different ways. Wildebeests tend to graze on taller, coarser grasses, while zebras prefer shorter grasses.

🦓 The large mixed herds of zebras and wildebeests provide safety in numbers. A herd's collective vigilance makes it harder for predators to pick out an individual animal.

16/01/2025

Feeling on top of the world! 🗻

12/01/2025

When it came to food on Mt. Kilimanjaro, Elda Martinez had high expectations. She runs the food blog Elda Eats and trekked Mt. Kilimanjaro on Thomson’s Western Approach. We caught up with her to talk all things food on Kili–variety, calories, drinks and more! 🥗

When it came to food on Mt. Kilimanjaro, Elda Martinez had high expectations. She runs the food blog Elda Eats and trekked Mt. Kilimanjaro on Thomson’s Western Approach in July. We caught up with her to talk all things food on Kili–variety, calories, drinks and more. The following interview has ...

10/01/2025

Did you know: In the wild, African elephants can live up to 60-70 years, and some may even reach 80 years of age. 🐘

Living in complex social groups with strong family bonds and experienced matriarchs likely contributes to their longevity. Older elephants possess valuable knowledge about food sources, water holes, and predator avoidance, which benefits the entire herd.

08/01/2025

Fill your year with new adventure, memories and goals! 🗻✈🧗

06/01/2025

Magnificent. Majestic. A king on his ligneous throne. 🦁

Taken by Thomson guest Jen Bresnick.

04/01/2025

From baby giraffes to cartwheels on Kili, these snapshots capture the spirit of adventure, the beauty of nature, and the thrill of the journey. Check out the top photos and videos from 2024 below!

Enjoy a round-up of this year's top photos and videos from Thomson safari and Kilimanjaro guests.

31/12/2024

Ready to make 2025 your year of adventure? 🌍 Whether your New Year's resolution is to travel more, try new things, or move your body, climbing Kilimanjaro is the ultimate challenge. 🏔️

27/12/2024

Why limit your family reunions to the holidays? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧
A family safari is a rare chance to have quality time outside of the confines of the day-to-day, where life moves a little less fast and you can appreciate each other’s company in one of the Earth’s most gorgeous locations.

25/12/2024

Likizo ya furaha – happy holidays!

From the Serengeti plains to the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, we wish you peace, health and hope this festive season.

Best wishes from your rafikis at Thomson Safaris.

23/12/2024

On Mt. Kilimanjaro, you’ll share laughter, breathtaking views, and a sense of victory with your fellow trekkers, forging bonds that last forever! 🙌🗻

21/12/2024

The best gift you can give is a meaningful life experience, filled with warm memories of the people and places that shaped it. What life experience makes a better gift than the gift of travel?

Here are five reasons to give the gift of travel to your loved ones this holiday season. 🎁

The best gift you can give is a meaningful life experience, filled with warm memories of the people and places that shaped it. What life experience makes a better gift than the gift of travel?

19/12/2024

Still struggling to find the perfect gift for the travel lover in your life? We can help! Here are 10 holiday gift ideas for your most adventurous family and friend:

The Thomson Safaris staff has compiled a list of some of our top suggestions to share with the travel lover in your life this holiday season.

17/12/2024

The dik-dik is one of the smallest antelope species in Africa. They’re also one of the few that often live in pairs rather than herds because they tend to mate for life.

15/12/2024

A family safari is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that sparks curiosity and wonder in children. The magic of seeing wild animals up close, learning about different cultures, and marveling at the beauty of northern Tanzania is something that will stay with them forever.

Here’s how to get them safari-ready so the whole family has an unforgettable experience.🦁🐘👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

A family safari is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that sparks curiosity and wonder in children. Build excitement and anticipation by sharing what to expect with your kids. Here’s how to get them safari-ready so the whole family has an unforgettable experience.

13/12/2024

The Superb Starling surely lives up to its name. Their feathers shimmer with vibrant blues and greens, making them one of the most colorful birds in Africa. 🐦