Kilimanjaro Final Checklist

One of the important prerequisites of a successful Kilimanjaro summit attempt is being properly equipped. Ensure that you are well equipped – print the Checklist below and mark it off, it will be an essential part of your Kilimanjaro preparation for the Kilimanjaro climb. Please remember to limit the weight of your duffel bag and its content, to be carried by the porters on the climb, to 15 kg (32 lbs.) or less. Your sleeping bag will count towards the 15 kg, however the sleeping mat, tents etc will not count towards to the 15 kg limit. The hotel in Moshi town does have luggage storage facilities where extra luggage, including clean clothes to wear after your climb, can be left for the duration of the hike. Please feel free to contact us should you have any further questions regarding the checklist. We also provide a complete and quality rental service on all the equipment required on the mountain, as a sensible alternative to purchasing. Please click Kilimanjaro Gear Rental for more information.

Please note: This Kilimanjaro packing list is only a guideline. A comprehensive checklist will be send to you as soon as your hike is confirmed.

Make sure you have everything you need to help you successfully summit the Roof of Africa.

Kilimanjaro Travel Documents

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

Kilimanjaro 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)

Kilimanjaro High Altitude Gear

• 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

Kilimanjaro Hiking Gear

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

Kilimanjaro 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

 Kilimanjaro Equipment

• 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

Kilimanjaro 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 

• 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

Kilimanjaro checklist optional Items 

• 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