Make sure you have everything you need to help you successfully summit the Kilimanjaro.
Valid passport and visa
Airline ticket
International health card with immunizations
Travel insurance
Medical insurance
US$ cash / Travelers Checks / Credit Card
Duffel bag – large enough for all climbing gear and clothing. To be carried by the porters. An extra bag to be left at the hotel with extra gear
Small luggage lock – to lock zippers
Day backpack –20 – 35 L capacity. Large enough to carry your water, camera, raincoat, lunch pack, snacks & warm clothing
Sleeping bag
Ski-pole / walking stick
Water bottle / containers
Water Bladder (Camelback type, 3 liters)
Kilimanjaro map (Can be bought at Park gate)
Tip: duffel bag is preferred as porters bundle the bag with other items and carry the load on their heads
Waterproof, breathable & windproof jacket (outer wear like Ventex or Gore-Tex)
Waterproof, breathable & windproof pants (outer wear)
Polar fleece (middle layer)
Thermal underwear (under layers)
Mittens or warm gloves
Glove liners (if necessary)
One pair thermal socks
Balaclava
Gaiters
Thermal water flask
T-shirts
Raincoat or Poncho
Water resistant semi-stiff hiking boots – mid weight boots work great
Shoes for overnight camps – i.e. sneakers, running shoes, etc.
Socks – several pairs for the climb
Liner socks – to keep your feet dry and limit the risk of blisters
Sun hat or similar (with a brim)
Knit hat (for warmth)
Collapsible ski sticks (optional but highly recommended)
Water bottles – two or three (total capacity at least 4 litres)
Head lamp, good strong one with spare batteries and an extra light bulb
Water purification tablets
Sunglasses, good quality dark lenses for the climb, with a securing strap
Flashlight (torch) with spare batteries
Backpack cover (optional)
Camp pillow
Toilet kit (soap, tooth brush, toilet articles, wet wipes, etc.)
Towel, lightweight, quick-dry (optional)
Sun screen and lip protection, SPF 30+
Ziploc bags, to protect camera, binoculars, etc. from dust
Toilet paper
Pee Bottle, to avoid leaving tent at night (recommended)
Money belt for passport and valuables
Medical and First Aid Supplies
Headache tablets
Altitude Sickness-Diamox (if not allergic to sulpha)
Nausea – Valoid
Malaria – Prophylaxis
Water purification tablets
Painkillers
Muscular sprains
Abrasions blisters and cuts – Plaster, bandages
Antiseptic cream – Betadine
Flu and colds
Eye drops
Insect repellent containing deet
Tip: Checked luggage on airplanes can get lost or delayed on the way to Tanzania. You should prepare for this possibility by wearing or carrying on the items that are essential to your Kilimanjaro climb. While most clothing, gear and equipment can be replaced in Tanzania prior to your climb, there are some things that you should not replace.
