List of Things to Pack for Climbing Kilimanjaro

Our Kilimanjaro tour operators have prepared this list of things you will need to pack for your Kilimanjaro adventure:

Travel Documents & Equipment

Valid passport and photos

• International health card with immunization details

• Airline tickets

• Luggage with locks and tags

• Travel wallet with local currency

• Sleeping bag liner

Climbing Equipment

• Sleeping bag

• Day pack with a cover

• Waterproof hiking boots

• LED headlamp with extra batteries

• Heavy-duty duffel bag with no wheels or rigid handles

Climbing Clothes

• Wicking, quick-drying undergarments

• Heavyweight long underwear top & bottoms

• Mid-weight underwear top & bottoms

• Two mid-weight fleece or soft-shell jackets

• Synthetic t-shirt

• Mid-weight down parka with hood

• Fleece pants

• Convertible hiking pants

• Lightweight waterproof and breathable jacket and pants for rain

• Liner gloves

• Mid-weight fleece or wool gloves

• Mid-weight waterproof mittens

• Mid-weight wool or fleece winter hat

• A sun-shielding cap or hat

• Glacier sunglasses

• Liner socks

• Three pairs of mid-weight synthetic or wool socks

• Gaiters for neck, bandana & balaclava

Personal Items

There are some personal options you can choose to keep with you for your Kilimanjaro trek:

• Water bottles & hydration reservoir

• Water bottle insulation sleeves

• Camping pillow

• Towel

• Camera with extra batteries

• Insect repellent

• Multi-tool

• Personal first-aid

• Earplugs

• Eyeshade

• Hand and toe warmers

• Journal & pen

• Book

• Cash

• Small binoculars

• Cell phone with waterproof case

• Garbage bags

Toiletries

• Travel-size toothbrush & toothpaste

• Toilet paper or wipes

• Hygiene items

• Pee bottle

• Hand sanitizer

• Lip balm

• Sunscreen

• Biodegradable soap

• Dental floss

• Deodorant

• Shaver

• Spare eyeglasses or contact lenses

• Prescription meds and meds for diarrhea, malaria, altitude sickness, etc.

Food

Even though we provide our campers with breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the climb, we recommend you to keep some snacks on you that you can have while trekking Kilimanjaro. You can keep the following:

• Energy bars

• Electrolyte-replacement drinks

• Cookies, small chocolates, etc.