Climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro - Essential Trekking Gear

 

 

General Packing List

• • In general, pack lightly. Leave room for gifts and souvenirs. Soft sided luggage packs more easily into the safari vehicle.
• • Always carry passport, airline tickets and money on your person.
• • In case luggage doesn’t arrive the same day you do, put enough clothing and supplies for the first day.
• • If taking a domestic flight luggage weight restrictions range between 15-­20 kgs (33­-44 lbs) total per person.
• • If climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro or Mt. Meru, additional supplies will be needed. 

 

Footwear

• • Sturdy, comfortable shoes, preferably waterproof. They will get dirty.
• • Tennis shoes or sandals for lounging in the evening
• • Comfortable, breathable socks

 

Clothing

• • Shorts, mid­thigh or longer
• • Lightweight, breathable pants
• • Short sleeved shirts, cool and breathable (neutral colours are best, avoid black, dark blue and bright red)
• • Bathing suit if staying at a lodge with a swimming pool or if visiting Zanzibar
• • Long sleeved shirt or sweater for evenings
• • Rain jacket or rain poncho
• • Women: Lightweight dress/skirt that covers knees (for visiting villages), shoulders should be covered also in the village.
• • Men: short sleeve shirts with collars (for visiting villages or evening dining at the lodges).
• • Keep valuable jewellery to a minimum

Note: Laundry service is available at most lodges either at a nominal cost or free of charge in some cases.

Baggage

• • Day pack, for you to carry
• • Large waterproof duffel bag or backpack

 

Other

• • Sun hat
• • Maps, guidebooks
• • Scarf (for dust and/or sun)
• • Batteries
• • Sunglasses
• • Binoculars (2 pair are standard in each vehicle - Nikon Monarch 8x36)
• • Money (small Tanzanian bills and/or small US bills for small purchases and tips.
• • Journal/notebook, pencil and pen
• • Pocket knife tips
• • Electricity adapter
• • Energy bars and snacks
• • Headlamp or flashlight
• • Playing cards, games, books, Frisbee
• • Camera, film (film is available but expensive), mini ­tripod
• • Mementos for guides and other travellers
• • Personal music device
• • Video camera, tapes
• • Travel pillow