Kilimanjaro gear rental rates
Kilimanjaro gear rental rates are available on all our package options. By choosing to rent some of the gear, will you make the hike more affordable. Our packages include vital camping supplies such as tents, sleeping mats, mess tent, cutlery, kitchen tent, cooking utensils and staff tents. Please note that we provide accommodation in A-frame huts on the Marangu route, so we do not supply camping gear.
What gear should you rent?
We recommend that all hikers bring the gear listed on our final checklist. It is fine and no problem rent items like sleeping bags and hiking poles. However we suggest buying personal items such as hiking boots, socks, thermal underwear etc., rather than renting.
We recommend booking your rental gear well in advance, as availability is limited. Contact us if you need an item not on our Kilimanjaro gear rental rates, and we will do our best to assist you with your request.
When travelling to Tanzania, we recommend wearing your hiking boots and carrying essential gear in your hand luggage. This ensures you have your most important items in the event of any airline luggage delays or loss.
Gear rental rates table
All the Kilimanjaro gear rental rates are quoted in US $ per item for the entire trip. Don’t forget that the advantages of rental gear can extend beyond affordability.
| Rental item | COST IN US DOLLAR PER ITEM PER TRIP |
| Balaclava | US $ 8 |
| Boots – walking / trekking | US $ 20 |
| Duffel Bag | US $ 20 |
| Hat | US $ 5 |
| Head lamp | US $ 10 (excl. batteries) |
| Gaiters | US $ 10 |
| Gloves / warm mitts | US $ 8 |
| Glove liners | US $ 5 |
| Mattress (non-inflatable) | US $ 10 |
| Mattress (self-inflatable) | US $ 50 |
| Raincoat / poncho | US $ 10 |
| Rain / wind / waterproof trousers | US $ 20 |
| Ruck Sack / Day pack | US $ 20 |
| 4 season sleeping bag (Synthetic filled) Snugpak Softie 15 Discovery (-4F or -20C low rating) | US $ 30 |
| 4 season sleeping bag (Down filled) Marmot Wind River (-14.4F or -25.8C low rating) | US $ 50 |
| Travel pillow | US $ 10 |
| Walking poles | US $ 10 |
| Water bladder / Water hydration system | US $ 15 |
Kilimanjaro gear rental rates T & C’s:
- All rental gear is subject to availability. We cannot guarantee specific sizes. We recommend booking all your Kilimanjaro gear rental well in advance of your planned hike.
- Once you reserve the gear, you cannot cancel it on arrival.
- Gear rentals are non-refundable once reserved. It is important for hikers to check the gear properly before starting the hike. Hikers must take responsibility for any damage they cause to the gear during use. The management may charge them for any damage to the gear, at their discretion.
- If you require an item that is not on the list, please let us know, as we might be able to supply it.
- Please check the gear before departure. Hikers are responsible for any damages to the gear and may be charged on management’s discretion.
- Unfortunately no credit card or travellers check payments are accepted. We only accept cash payments in Tanzanian Shilling or US Dollar for Kilimanjaro Gear rental rates.