Climbers coming to take on Mt. Kilimanjaro either overpack and bring unnecessary, expensive equipment or under pack and don’t bring enough to stay warm!

The proper equipment and clothing are essential to making your climb successful and enjoyable. No specialist equipment is needed to climb most routes (except for the Western Breach) so the list isn’t too complicated and most will probably have what they need at home already, especially if they live in colder climates.

If you do not have certain clothing or equipment, it can be rented easily from us. Just let us know what you need and we can send a rental price list for reference!

Please see the packing list below to use as a guide when shopping or packing in preparation of your trip. The weather on the mountain changes as you gain altitude and also throughout the day.

We recommend wearing clothes that are easily layered so they can be removed as you are hiking and put back on for breaks, lunches or at camp. We also recommend carrying a waterproof jacket and pants in your daypack incase it starts raining during the day while hiking.

Note: waterproof duffle bag will be provided to put your rucksack in but it is still a good idea to put your stuff into plastic bags.

• Put hot water in a metal water bottle. Put it inside your sleeping bag to keep your warm at night
• Drink a lot of water – prevents headaches and helps with altitude sickness
• Eat enough food even when you have appetite as you may lose it with increased altitude
• Bring wipes to clean with when you don’t feel like showing in the water basin
• Walk upright, not on an angle, as it will help you not being out of breath
• Walk slowly even if you have the energy to walk faster
• Make sure your boots are broken in
• Wear a lot of sunscreen (and Vaseline) to prevent your lips and nose from getting burnt and frost bitten
• Do some hiking and squats before your trip to get your legs ready
• Read up on Mt. Kilimanjaro and the beauties of Tanzania
• Scan and e-mail yourself a copy of your passport and visa if applicable
• You can bring your phone as there are some spots on Kilimanjaro where phone and internet connection is available