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Packing List

Proper packing is crucial for your Kilimanjaro climb, impacting your comfort, health, and overall success. Our detailed Kilimanjaro Packing List ensures thorough preparation for your adventure. If needed, essential hiking equipment can be rented on-site, eliminating worries about bringing everything along.

TRAVEL MUST HAVES

Passport
Credit card
Cash for personal use (US Dollars or Tanzanian Shillings)
Entry documents if required, for example e-visa
For visa on arrival: 50 USD in cash (card payment may not always be available)
Pen to fill out entry documents
Travel health insurance that covers high-altitude trekking and medical evacuations

CLOTHING

Prepare for your Kilimanjaro Climb with the right clothing to withstand various weather conditions and ensure comfort throughout the journey.

Breathable t-shirts
Light, rainproof jacket, preferably with a hood
Light, waterproof hiking trousers
Warm, wind- and waterproof outdoor jacket, preferably with a hood
Insulated, warm and waterproof hiking trousers
Thermal underwear, tops and bottoms

Fleece jacket
Warm hat
Balaclava
Scarf
Gloves
Warm trekking socks
Light socks
Comfortable underwear

FOOTWEAR

Hiking boots, waterproof and well-fitted to provide ankle support
Gaiters, for protection from debris, snow and water
Comfortable Sneakers
Sandals or slippers for use at camp, wearable with socks

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

Daypack for personal items, with waterproof cover
Travel backpack for clothes and equipment
Sleeping bag, suitable for cold mountain temperatures
Pair of trekking poles
Sunglasses
Head torch
Refillable water bottles (preferably 3 liters)

PERSONAL CARE ITEMS

Care products like soap, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, face wipes etc.
Sunscreen with sufficient SPF
Lip balm or vaseline
Toilet paper
Towel, preferably microfiber
For women if required: menstrual products

SNACKS

You will be provided with snacks and three meals a day on your Kilimanjaro climb, freshly prepared by your personal chef, so these suggestions are just in case you want to carry your own snacks while hiking.

Granola or candy bars
Nuts
Dates or other dried fruits
Ginger cookies or tea bags (can help against altitude sickness)

EXTRAS

Pocket knife
Matches or lighter
Flashlight
Thermos
Ear plugs
Watch, preferably cheap, waterproof and illuminated
Large resealable plastic bags for storing mobile phones, documents etc.

Waterproof bags to organize gear (plastic bags are prohibited in Tanzania)
Laundry bag for keeping dirty or wet clothes
Clothespins, to hang wet clothes on your backpack
Entertainment for evenings like card games, smart phone etc.
Power bank
Camera with extra battery and memory card
Extra cash for small purchases and tips

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

There are many pharmacies in Tanzania where all types of medications and medical supplies are available. It is therefore not necessary to carry a large selection of medication with you. Please consider your individual medical needs and consult your doctor before your trip. Here are some suggestions of what might be useful to carry with you:

Small personal first aid kit with first aid tape, wound dressing, sticking plaster, blister plasters, antiseptic cream etc.
Insect repellent

Painkillers like Ibuprofen, Paracetamol, Aspirin, Tylenol etc.
Anti-diarrhea pills
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) pills
Malaria medication
Cough
Antibiotics for infections
Elastic knee bandage, especially for knee problems

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