Mount Kilimanjaro Packing list guide

Mount Kilimanjaro packing list, a key requirement for a successful summit is to be properly equipped. Ensure that you are well equipped – print the Mount Kilimanjaro packing list below and mark it off, it will be an essential part of your preparation for the hike. Please remember that the weight limit for your duffel bag is 15Kg (32lbs). Your duffel bag will be carried by the porters from camp to camp. While your sleeping bag will contribute to the 15 kg limit, other items such as the sleeping mat and tents will not be part of the 15kg weight limit.

The hotel in Moshi town does have luggage storage facilities. We recommend bring an extra suit case that you can leave at the hotel for the duration of the hike. You can then store clean clothes etc for the duration of the hike. Please feel free to contact us should you have any further questions regarding the packing list. We also provide gear rental for the gear and clothing need for a hike up mountain. Renting some of the gear and clothing instead of buying will make your hike more cost effective. Please click on the Gear Rental price list for more prices and info.

Please note: This Mount Kilimanjaro packing list is only a guideline. A complete checklist will be send to you once you booked your hike with us.

Make sure you have everything you need to help for your hike up the mountain.

Mount Kilimanjaro Packing list

Travel Documents

• Valid passport and visa
• Airline ticket
• International health card with immunizations
• Travel insurance
• Medical insurance
• US$ cash / Travellers Checks / Credit Card

Essential Items

• 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 – between 20 – 35 litres. Large enough to carry your water, camera, raincoat, lunch pack, snacks & warm clothing
• Sleeping bag
• Ski-pole / walking stick
• Water bottle / containers (no plastic bottles allowed on Kilimanjaro)
• Kilimanjaro map (Can be bought at Park gate)

High Altitude clothing

• 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

Hiking clothing

• Shorts
• Hiking pants
• Regular underwear
• T-shirts
• Raincoat or Poncho

Recommended Footwear 

• Water resistant semi-stiff hiking boots – mid weight boots work great
• Shoes for overnight camps – i.e. sneakers, running shoes, etc.
• Socks – clean pair for everyday of the climb
• Liner socks – to keep your feet dry and limit the risk of blisters

 Mount Kilimanjaro Packing list – General items

The following general items should be included in Mount Kilimanjaro packing list.

• Sun hat or similar (with a brim)
• Collapsible ski stick (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 with UV protection for the climb, with a securing strap
• Head lamp with spare batteries

Personal Items

• Toilet kit (soap, tooth brush, toilet articles, wet wipes, etc.)
• Towel
• Sun screen and lip protection, SPF 30+
• Ziploc bags, to protect camera, binoculars, etc. from dust
• Toilet paper
• Money belt for passport and valuables

Medical and First Aid Supplies 

The guide be carrying a medic first aid, however the first aid kit is to be used in case of emergencies only. We recommend that you include the following medical items in your Mount Kilimanjaro packing list.

• Headache tablets
• Altitude sickness-Diamox (if not allergic to sulpha)
• Diarrhoea – Imodium
• Nausea – Valoid
• Malaria – Prophylaxis
• Water purification tablets
• Painkillers
• Muscular sprains
• Abrasions blisters and cuts – Plaster, bandages
• Antiseptic cream – Betadine
• Flu and colds medicine
• Eye drops
• Insect repellent

Mount Kilimanjaro Packing list – optional Items 

We recommend including following optional items in your Mount Kilimanjaro packing list.

• Camera, extra lenses, memory cards and spare batteries
• Binoculars
• Powdered sports drinks for the climb
• Pocket knife
• Notebook & pencil
• Plastic Ziploc bags to keep clothing dry
• Energy snacks and sweets
• Video camera, tapes / memory cards, battery packs and tri-pod