Kilimanjaro Packing Checklist

Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Packing List

Kilimanjaro Climbing gear and Kit List contain the list of gears and personal equipment recommended during Kilimanjaro Climbing. Proper equipment is real extremely important to the success, comfort and safety of your trip. Recommended clothing has four features; Manages moisture – Wicks perspiration from your skin, use for the base layers. Should be a durable – comfortable, insulating, breathable, soft fabrics are polarity wind, Gore-Tex wind stopper. Windproof – waterproof and breathable like Gore-Tex or similar (outer layers) Insulating material – should be down fill or synthetic-fill and fit cover all layers like, down, prim aloft and polar guard.

Kilimanjaro Packing List

FOR SLEEPING

3-4 season sleeping bag and silk liner(optional), on the mountain temperature can get down to zero degrees Fahrenheit (-18° C) at night, so bring a warm bag. Sleeping pad, a closed cell form camping mattress is OK; an inflatable Thermo-Rest is more comfortable.

FOR THE HEAD AND FACE

Pile or a wool hat-Bring one that covers ears, a balaclava
Shade hat or cap and scarf to cover your neck
Dark sunglasses with strong UV protection (glacier glasses)
Sunscreen-30 SPF
Lip salve
Head torch(flashlight) with spare batteries

FOR THE UPPER BODY

T-Shirts-Synthetics are the best approx 4.
Upper body layers-long sleeved thermal tops, a fleece/warm jumper (thick winter fleece) and a pile jacket.
Rain Gear-Bring a good of Gore-tax or waterproof clothes.
Wind stopper (optional you can use rain gear)
Gloves for summit night (e.g. ski gloves with silk liner or down Mittens are ideal)
25-35 liters’ day sack/rucksack with good waist strap to carry water, camera, snacks etc.

FOR THE LEGS

Quick dry hiking short.
Long underwear bottoms
Warm trousers/for the evening and summit day
Rain paints and wind paint as well.
Undergarment (enough for duration of the trek)

FOR THE FEET

Thin Socks-Three pair of synthetic socks.
Thick socks-3/4 pairs of specialist trekking socks, one warm pair for summit day.
Hiking boot (one pair medium weight)
Gaiters-To keep dirt, scree and snow out of your boots.
Tennis shoes (to wear in the camp after a day of hiking)

FOR HYDRATION

Water bottles (minimum 2 liters) Camel back packs (with dust cup) Nalgene bottles, aluminum Sigg, ideally one bottle should be able to contain hot liquids(optional)
Water Treatment-Bring a water treatment. We will filtrate the water before you use.
Water flavoring (optional)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

Trekking poles
Camera/film or memory card, extra batteries
Casual clothes for traveling, spare day and celebration dinner.
Isotonic drink powder or tablets (optional)
Energy bars/chocolate/nuts or energy tablets
Plastic bags (to protect clothes from rain, for dirty washing, etc)
Sunglasses (spare)
Swiss army knife (optional)
Credit card (in case of emergencies) – let your credit card company know you are traveling to Tanzania
Money belt to be worn inside trousers or skirt
If you wear contact lenses it is advisable to also bring your glasses
Playing cards, reading material etc.

HEALTH AND HYGIENE

High-factor sun cream (30SPF) and lip salve (mountain sun can be very strong)
Wet wipes
Antibacterial hand gel
Biodegradable nappy sacks (optional, but useful to store rubbish)
Personal toiletries (please only bring biodegradable products)
Earplugs (in case of snorers!)
Toilet paper (will be provided)
Lightweight trekking towel
Vaseline/talcum powder

SMALL MEDICAL KIT

Although you will have a team Medically Trained Guide in your trip, it is advisable bring along a small personal medical kit.

Dimox (Accetomalozide) for altitude adjustment
Dexemethasone (Emergence medicine)
Antiseptic cream
Plasters (band-aids)
Lint wound dressing
Knee support
Crepe bandage
Safety pins
Pain killers (Paracetamol and ibuprofen)
Insect repellent
Deep heat ointment
Diareze/Imodium, Cipro and Pepto-Bismol
Oral rehydration salts
Compeed blister plasters (Moleskin)
Malaria tablets /Malaron

Note: Malaron, Dimox and Dexamethasone are prescription medicine we highly recommending you to discuss with your Doctor. We are not carrying this medicine in our First Aid Kit. Hiring any additional clothing upon booking we will provide equipment hiring price list, upon arrival in Moshi we will check over any clothing/equipment you have. COTTON clothing must be avoided, because its dries very slowly, choose wool or synthetic fabrics that wicks the sweat and moisture from your skin.

Testimonials

What our Travelers are saying

    
 
 
        
   Dorice M 
 2024-05-17
 
 
  Our day trip to Mbudya island was very well organised and was indeed an epic experience, we were picked up on a very com
Our day trip to Mbudya island was very well organised and was indeed an epic experience, we were picked up on a very comfortable vehicle from our hotel, it was a 45 hour drive to Serene beach resort, we waited a few minutes when our guide did the paperwork and payment to the responsible authorities. We then headed to the boat and cruised to the island and the rest was mystery. It was a very smooth experience with Afriswahili Adventure, using them was a perfect choice
  
 
       
   Naomi L 
 2024-05-15
 
 
  To let others know that they will never regrets to theire choice
Bayona he is available best smilling guide,honest and guiding with integrity,I had a wonderful experience with him during our trek to Mount Kilimanjaro he made us to fulfill our dream ,I recommended Bayona for anyone who looking for the best guide.,He is always take the time to answer any questions he is very knowledgeable.
  
 
       
   Innocent K 
 2024-05-15
 
 
  Afriswahili hakuna matata
Everybody dreams of having an adventure. An adventure to remember their entire life. Today I am here to share with you one such adventure of mine. A Beautiful Giant 5895amsl free standing mountain over 6 days lemosho route. âIt is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.â Godliving Bayona, the best kilimanjaro mountain guide famously said. This is what mountain teaches us. We might seem like a puny ant in front of it but we can still dream to reach the top, however, far it might seem. It is this self-belief of reaching the top despite the insurmountable odds that makes mountains so special for me. An adventure is never complete without a partner in crime. I didnât had 1 but 3. Three complete strangers from different parts of India whom I can now count as my dear friends. We not only hiked together but we shared our pains and happiness alike. This was one of the highest moments of this trip that I made 4 great friends for life. Happy hike Afriswahili hakuna matatað
  
 
       
   Tochukwu O 
 2024-05-14
 
 
  TANZANIAN EXPERIENCE
I am simply amazed by the beautiful works of nature. The experience I got was wonderful, thanks to my tour guide, Mr Godliving, he is really well experienced and a great company, I highly recommend Afriswahili Adventures
  
 
       
   Fiona B 
 2024-05-12
 
 
  Wonderful trekking experience!
Godlving Bayona was an excellent guide! He was well informed and good company. The food was great, everyone was friendly and helpful!
  
 
       
   David M 
 2024-05-12
 
 
  Nature at it's best
It's was indeed a once in a lifetime adventure, an astonishing and must-see experience. Highly recommended for a strong family bonding. Very friendly tour guiders extending their love for nature through their expertise. Don't hesitate to give yourself this experience. Cheersð¥