Route & Pace
Compare route duration and daily pacing rather than choosing only by price. More time can provide a less rushed acclimatization schedule.
Kilimanjaro Packing List
Clothes:
- Two sets of lightweight speed off strolling trousers
- One sets North Face downy pants for wearing around camp and for staying in bed
- One set of warm baselayer stockings
- One set of waterproof trousers
- One sets ski pants or warm climbing pants
- A quite solid waterproof coat
- Two non-cotton-wicking shirts
- Two long-sleeved non-cotton sports tops
- One long-sleeved warm baselayer
- Zoom up wool mid-layer
- Super light down coat
- Non-cotton, Microfibre pants.
- Two sets of gloves: one slim, one thick ski glove.
- Two buffs
- Two caps
- Coaches for wearing around camp.
- Climbing boots
- Thick down coat
- Gaiters
Accessories
- 2l hydration bladder
- A water bottle for the highest point night
- 4 season hiking bed
- Travel towel
- Wool/wash fabric
- Pillowcase
- Headtorch and extra batteries
- Journal and pen
- Ignite/book
- Wraparound shades
- Waterproof rucksack cover
- Earplugs
- Eye veil for resting
- Convenient telephone charger/power pack
- Camera and 4 extra batteries
- Hankies
- Gather Mate Compression Bags
- Tweezers, nail scissors, and pocket reflect.
Toiletries/Medicines:
- Sports drink/electrolytes tablets
- Diamox (for height infection)
- Ibuprofen and Paracetamol
- Doxycycline (for jungle fever)
- Imodium (for loose bowels)
- Rehydration sachets
- Anti-microbial cream
- Piriton (antihistamine)
- Rankle mortars, sticky tape, typical mortars
- Standard moist disposable cloths
- Face cleaning wipes
- Underwear liners
- Tampons/sterile towels
- Suncream SPF50 – travel size
- Lip security SPF30 or higher
- Bug repellant – travel size
- Sudocrem/universally handy mitigating skin cream
- Stick antiperspirant
- Decongestant shower
- Eye drops
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Mouth blister treatment
- Loo paper\Vaseline for dry lips and skin
- Hand cream
- Face cream
- Hand sanitizer
- Cleanser or shower gel
Mountain Travel Planning
Prepare Well for Your Tanzania Mountain Adventure
A successful mountain trip begins before the trail. Route length, acclimatization time, equipment, weather, fitness and recovery days all influence how the journey feels. Peaceful Expeditions can help connect the itinerary on this page with transfers, pre-climb accommodation, safari extensions or Zanzibar after the mountain.
Gear & Preparation
Use the packing and training guides to prepare layers, footwear, rain protection and personal items before arriving in Tanzania.
Before & After the Climb
Ask about airport transfers, Moshi accommodation, Mount Meru, safari extensions and recovery time after the trek.
Need help joining the pieces together?Send your dates and travel ideas to the Tanzania-based team.