Packing list Kilimanjaro

The following packing list includes equipment that we recommend for a climb with us, it does not include personal luggage. The camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, etc.) is provided by us during tours with overnight in tents.

We recommend for the ascent a layered clothing system. In the lower plains at Kilimanjaro it can

still be quite warm and sultry. On the summit, on the other hand, snowfall is not a rarity and the temperature can drop to -20 degrees. Down jackets are therefore less suitable for the weather and temperature fluctuations.

Please have in mind that during the tour you are on the way with a daypack while the main luggage is on the shoulders of the porters. Suitcases are not suitable for this purpose. Please bring your luggage in a mouldable travel bag or backpack. The travel bag should be water repellent or waterproofed. It is also recommended to pack the items in waterproof pouches. The weight of your main baggage must not exceed 15kg.

warm sleeping bag (comfort range up to -12 degrees)
Gore-Tex jacket or a warm jacket for the summit day
soft shell jacket, raincoat or rain poncho
fleece-pullover
comfortable hiking pants
wind and waterproof over-trousers
possibly gaiters
a pair of ankle-high hiking shoes (shoes, that are already broken in)
a pair of light hiking shoes or sneakers
warm gloves, possibly also inner gloves
hiking socks, for the summit day warm hiking socks
warm hat (fleece) for the summit day
sun hat, peaked cap or headscarf
scarf
daypack (approx. 20-35 litre volume) with rain protection (in case you have no poncho)
trekking poles
LED headlamp with spare batteries
sunglasses
sports or functional underwear
medium-sized trekking towel
thermos flask
drinking bottle or camel back
sun cream and lip balm with high sun protection factor
travel first aid kit (pavement, bladder patches, painkillers, diarrhoea medication, etc.)
energy bars, dextrose
earplugs
toilet paper, handkerchiefs
travel toiletry bag with personal hygiene products