Kilimanjaro Packing List

Checklist for Travel Documents:
  • COVID certificate
  • Valid passport (check validity and renew if necessary)
  • Copy of passport (digitally saved or kept separately from the original)
  • Visa (not required with a German or European passport)
  • Health insurance policy for abroad (online)
  • Vaccination card (check if vaccinations need refreshing)
  • Flight ticket (printout or e-ticket)
  • Travel credit card
  • Cash
  • List of emergency contacts and allergies, if applicable

We recommend the following individual Kilimanjaro Packing List for Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Your equipment will be
checked by our guides before departure. If necessary, you can also rent some equipment on-site from our partner.

Equipment Checklist:

  • Sleeping bag (warm, recommended down to -25 °C)
  • Extendable trekking poles
  • Backpack/Duffel Bag 50-90 liters (max. 15 kg | for the carrier)
  • Backpack 30-35 liters (for your daily needs)
  • 3-liter water pack (type: Camelbak)
  • Optional: Backpack cover (water and dust protection)
  • Optional: Dry bags or pouches to keep equipment dry
Checklist for Electronics:
  • Headlamp USB rechargeable or with spare batteries
  • Flashlight USB rechargeable or with spare batteries
  • Strong power bank or solar charger (no power on the mountain)
  • Headlamp with a red light to avoid disturbing animals (preferably USB rechargeable)
  • Binoculars
  • Mobile phone with charger
  • Headphones
  • Travel plug adapter type D + G
  • Optional: Camera with charger
  • Optional: Laptop/Tablet/E-Reader/Kindle with charger
  • Optional: Multiple sockets

Personal Comfort Checklist:

  • Sunglasses
  • Earplugs/earplugs
  • Books/Magazines
  • Headgear/Cap
  • Sleep mask
  • Travel pillow (for flights and longer journeys)
  • Card games, board games, frisbee, ball, kite...
  • Microfiber towel (light and quick-drying)
  • Personal snacks (nuts, energy bars, dried fruits, isotonic drinks)
  • Optional: Chocolate or pencils for village children
  • Optional: Umbrella (can be bought on-site for USD 2-3)
Checklist for Toiletries:
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Dental floss
  • Deodorant
  • Hairbrush
  • Sunscreen
  • Face lotion
  • Shaver
  • Shower gel/soap
  • Shampoo/conditioner (alternatively available at the hotel)
  • Nail care
  • Toilet paper
  • Wet wipes (compostable)
  • Lip balm with UV protection
  • Tweezers
  • Hygiene articles
  • Optional: Makeup

Accessories

  • 1 – Sunglasses
  • 1 – Backpack Cover, waterproof (optional)
  • 1 – Water Bottle (Nalgene, 32 oz.)
  • 1 – Water Bladder (Camelbak type, 3 liters)
  • 1 – Towel, lightweight, quick-dry (optional)
  • 1 – Pee Bottle, to avoid leaving tent at night (recommended)
  • Stuff Sacks, Dry Bags or “Ziploc”-Type Plastic Bags, to keep gear dry and separate. Note that there is a general ban on plastic bags in Tanzania, however Ziploc-type bags for toiletries are permitted for tourists.
Technical Clothing:
  • 1 – Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood
  • 1 – Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down, with hood
  • 2 – Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shell
  • 3 – Long Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking (hood recommended)
  • 1 – Short Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking (optional)
  • 1 – Waterproof Pants, breathable (side zipper recommended)
  • 2 – Hiking Pants
  • 1 – Fleece Pants, warm
  • 1 – Shorts (optional)
  • 1 – Long Underwear, moisture-wicking
  • 4 – Underwear, moisture-wicking
  • 3 – Sport Bra (women)

Checklist for First-Aid Kit:

  • Hand sanitizer or wipes
  • Mosquito repellent (e.g., Nobite, Autan, with DEET or similar)
  • Painkillers (e.g., ibuprofen, aspirin)
  • Tablets against altitude sickness (e.g., Diamox)
  • Diarrhea medication (e.g., Imodium Akut, charcoal tablets)
  • Wound cream (e.g., Bepanthen)
  • Plasters and blister plasters
  • Water filter or iodine disinfection tablets, If necessary, electrolytes (powder or tablets)
Equipment
  • 1 – Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons*
  • 1 – Sleeping Pad, inflatable (optional, foam pad provided)
  • 1 – Camp Pillow, inflatable (optional)
  • 1 – Trekking Poles, collapsible (highly recommended)*
  • 1 – Head Lamp, with extra batteries
  • 1 – Duffel Bag, 70L-90L capacity, for porters to carry your equipment
  • 1 – Daypack, 30-35L capacity, for you to carry your personal gear
  • *may be rented on location

Paperwork

  • Trip Receipt
  • Passport
  • Visa (available at JRO)
  • Vaccination/Immunization Papers
  • Insurance Documents
Headwear
  • 1 – Brimmed Hat, for sun protection
  • 1 – Knit Hat, for warmth
  • 1 – Neck Gaiter, for dust, wind and warmth

Handwear

  • 1 – Gloves, warm (waterproof recommended)
  • 1 – Gloves, fleece, light
Footwear
  • 1 – Hiking Boots or Shoes, warm, waterproof
  • 4 – Socks, wool or synthetic
  • 1 – Gaiters, waterproof (optional)

Other

  • Toiletries
  • Prescriptions
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip Balm
  • Insect Repellent, containing DEET
  • First Aid Kit
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Toilet Paper
  • Wet Wipes (recommended)
  • Snacks, light-weight, high calorie, high energy (optional)
  • Electrolytes, powder or tablets (optional)
  • Camera, with extra batteries (optional)

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