Kilimanjaro Packing List

What will you need for your trek? All communal equipment such as tents, tables, chairs and cooking gears are provided by Uprise Africa Explorer. All personal equipment is usually provide by yourself, although our services offers all equipment for hire.

Total luggage should be kept to a maximum of 20kg on the mountain. Extra luggage can be safely stored at your Hotel. If you need to take more luggage, let us know on your booking so that we can arrange additional porters.

Clothing: Inner, Middle and Outer Layers

• Teeshirts preferably moisture wicking (2 or more)
• Long sleeve shirts (2)
• Long underwear pants (2)
• Underwear (3 to 5)
• Heavy Fleece or Down Jacket
• Sweatshirt (optional)
• Fleece Pants (optional)
• Trekking Pants ( 1 or more)
• Shorts (optional)
• Gortex or Waterproof Jacket with hood
• Rain Poncho
• Waterproof Pants

Hats, Gloves and Gaiters

• Wide brimmed hat
• Wool hat (Should cover ears)
• Balaclava or Ski Mask
• Lightweight Gloves
• Insulated Wool or Down Mittens (worn outside lightweight gloves)

Footwear: Shoes and Socks

• Hiking boots with ankle support
• Camp shoes or Tennis Shoes
• Plastic bag to carry spare shoes
• Hiking socks (5)
• Sock Liners (optional)

Sleeping Bag

• Sleeping bag rated to 15° C/ 0° f
• Sleeping bag liner (optional)
• Sleeping bag stuff sack
• Sleeping pad (optional on Machame Route)

Duffel Bags and Day Packs

• Large Duffel Bag for Carrying Your Gear

Day Pack for Carrying what you need on the trail

• Waterproof cover for daypack
• Drybags in several sizes
• Stuff sacks for dirty clothes/shoes

On the Trail

• Sunscreen
• Lip Balm with Sunscreen
• Water Bottles (2 or 3) or Camel Back
• Sunglasses
• Headlamp with extra batteries
• Plastic bags for garbage
• High Energy Snacks
• Waterproof bags to protect electronics or paperwork
• Camera with extra batteries and memory cards
• Umbrella (optional works great in a light rain or to protect from the sun)
• Toilet Paper
• Medical Tape (for preventing/treating blisters)
• Trekking Poles (optional)

First Aid Kit and Toiletries

Note: Our team brings along a basic first aid kit but we recommend you also carry the following; - Advil or Ibuprofen

• Diamox (for altitude sickness)
• Personal Prescriptions
• Antibiotics (Cipro for travelers’ diarrhea)
• Diaper Rash Cream (Can treat rashes or chaffing)
• Basic toiletries (Soap, Deodorant…)
• Wet wipes
• Panty Liners and Tampoons
• Face lotion
• Hair brush, Hair ties
• Hand warmers
• Ear plugs for sleeping

Paperwork and Money

-Passport (needed at entry gate for registration)

• Money for tips at end of trek

Other Items

• Portable Solar Charger
• Journal, Pen and paper
• Any other personal items