International health card with yellow fever vaccinations
Travel insurance
Medical insurance
US$ cash / Credit Card, please be aware that supplement of 3.5%-5% will be applicable to every transactions when paid by credit card.
Essential Items :
Duffel bag – large enough to keep all hiking gears and clothing which will becarried by the porters also you will require extra luggage that will be left at the hotel for safari clothing and other items.
Day backpack – between 20 – 35 liters, large enough to carry your water, camera, rainy jacket, picnic lunch boxes, snacks & warm clothing
Sleeping bag
Walking stick
Water bottle / containers
Kilimanjaro map (available at books store / mountain gate)
High Altitude Gear :
Waterproof, breathable and windproof jacket (external wear like Ventex)
Waterproof, breathable and windproof pants (external wear)
Polar fleece (middle layer)
Thermal underwear (under layers)
Mittens or warm gloves
One pair thermal socks
Balaclava
Gaiters
Thermal water flask
Hiking Gear :
Shorts
Hiking pants
Regular underwear
T-shirts
Rainy jacket or Poncho
Footwear :
Water resistant semi-stiff hiking boots – mid weight boots work great
Simple shoes for wearing during the night at the camps – e.g. sneakers, running shoes, etc.
Socks – several pairs for the climb
Liner socks – to keep your feet dry and limit the risk of blisters
Equipment :
Sun hat / cap
Collapsible ski stick (optional but highly recommended)
2 Water bottles with capacity to carry at least 3 - 4 liters at once)
Head lamp, good strong one with spare batteries and an extra light bulb
