WHAT TO BRING
You are responsible only for personal clothing and gear listed below. We'll take care of everything else. A gear check will be completed before you depart for the trail. This list does not include additional clothing/items you may want for travel or for your time off the trail. Any luggage not needed on the trail can be left at the lodge in Moshi during your trek. See current weather conditions for Kilimanjaro and Moshi.
Packing System: This expedition includes porters for bag transport. You are only responsible for carrying a daypack. We recommend packing your items in a durable duffel bag. The 22 lb weight limit for porter transport should include your sleeping bag.
Carried Bag Weight Limit: 22lbs/10kg
Rentals Available:
Sleeping Bag - $45 USD
Trekking Poles - $25 USD
Gaiters - $15 USD
Contact Us to rent gear (must be confirmed no later than 1 week prior to expedition start date)
Don't forget
We need you to have everything on the list below for our expedition to go smoothly, so there is no one item that is more important than another. Double-check your entire list and make sure to have/review these important items below. It's important to note that trekking at high altitudes can become a concern above 10,000 ft. Some travelers choose to use prescriptions such as Diamox to treat altitude sickness. We recommend talking to your doctor about the use of any prescription medicine.
Valid Passport
Your passport must be valid for 6 months after your arrival date in Tanzania.
Medical insurance card
Should anything happen, we can get you the care you need.
Required Vaccinations
It is important to receive required vaccinations before traveling abroad. Check the CDC's recommendations for Tanzania here.
The List (check it twice)
Trekking Gear
Change of clothes for town - to be kept in storage during expedition
Day pack (30 L)
Day pack cover
Duffel bag (porters carry)
Medium/Heavyweight down jacket
Fleece jacket or vest (1)
Hiking pants (1)
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Wind jacket
Wool or synthetic long underwear (1-2)
Fleece leggings or pants for summit night
Wool or synthetic T-shirt (2)
Wool or synthetic hat
Sun hat
Ski gloves/mittens & glove liners
Waterproof hiking boots (which can accommodate thick hiking socks)
Nylon-wool blend socks (2-3)
Sandals/Crocs/Old Sneakers (for walking around the lodges/restrooms in the evening)
Water bottles (2) or bladder may be substituted for one water bottle
Headlamp
SPF 50+ sunscreen
100 percent UV protection sunglasses
Quick-dry towel
Personal toiletries and medicine
Sleeping bag w/ 0ºF rating
Hand sanitizer
Bug spray
Bandana or Buff (for dust and wind)
Extra ziplock baggies for toilet paper waste on the trail
Microspikes
Universal outlet adapter
Extra batteries or power pack to charge phone and/or electronics
Documents and Logistics
International flights booked and confirmed to Kilimanjaro International Airport
Passport valid for 6 months after arrival date
Photocopy of passport
USD for 15 or 30-day Tanzania Visa (available upon arrival for US citizens)
Medical insurance card
Cash for tipping guides, buying souvenirs, incidental costs, etc.
Yellow fever vaccination card (if applicable, not required for travelers coming from the USA)
Other (optional)
Reading material for the trail
Swimsuit for the lodge swimming pool
Hotel reservations for extended time in Tanzania (if applicable)
Guidebooks
Camera
Trekking poles
Gaiters
Hiking sock liners
Energy bars
Ziplock bags for waterproofing passport and other valuables
Ear plugs