Detailed Packing List for your Kilimanjaro Trek

As Kilimanjaro can be rainy, please carry waterproof jacket and pants in your day pack. A good pair of waterproof hiking shoes is also necessary for each day of hiking and most importantly, the final summit day.

Although Duma's head guides carry first aid kits, we recommend that each person has their own first aid kit with essentials such as topical antibiotic, bandages, moleskin and prescription medicines.

Please note that you may need to alter the quantity of items listed on the packing list based on the length of your climb.

Because of weight restrictions on porters' bags, each climber's gear bag must weigh no more than 15 kilograms (33 pounds). We place your gear bag in a waterproof bag after you arrive at the gate. We recommend packing your sleeping bag and clothing inside plastic bags in case of heavy downpours.

Porters will walk ahead of you on the trail. The same porter will carry your bag each day and will place it in your tent's vestibule. Your tents will be set up when you arrive at camp, but you will unpack your own gear bag. For Mount Meru, you will receive your gear bag when you arrive at the rest station.

In addition to your gear bag, please pack a day pack to carry during the hike each day. We recommend carrying the following items in your day pack: rain gear, 2 - 4 liters of water, camera, lunch, extra fleece jacket, passport, and money. If you usually drink a lot of water while hiking, we recommend carrying 4 liters in your day pack. You will not have access to the luggage carried by the porter until you reach the camp/hut each evening. Be sure your day pack has a waist strap and good back and shoulder support.

The five items below are available for rent in Tanzania. All prices are for the duration of the climb. Mountaineering sleeping tents, mattresses and pillows are included in the price of your climb. A dining tent as well as tables and chairs are also provided in the price of the climb.

0 degree Fahrenheit sleeping bag: $30 each
Insulated jacket or Shell/insulated layer combination: $30 each
Walking stick (pair): $25 each
Jackets and pants: $15 each item
Hats, gloves, gaiters and balaclava: $10 each item

Your Packing List: Clothing, Gear, and Personal Items

waterproof hiking boots - 1
tennis shoes or light hikers - 1
wool or polypro socks - medium/heavyweight - 5
polypro shirt, sock liners - 2 of each
polypro long underwear (top & bottom) 2
hiking shorts - 2
hiking pants/fleece pants - 1 of each
wool or fleece sweater/pull-over - 3
water/wind-proof (Goretex) shell jacket - 1
insulated rain/wind (Goretex) climbing pants - 1
wool or fleece gloves - medium weight - 1
wind/waterproof gloves -- heavy weight - 1
wool or synthetic stocking cap -- windproof - 1
sun hat - 1
balaclava - 1
gaiters - 1
sunglasses - 1
walking stick - 1 pair
expedition pack or duffel bag - 1
day pack - 1
sleeping bag (rated to 0 F) - 1
headlamp & spare bulb - 1
camp towel - 1
pocket knife - 1
1 liter water bottle - 4
sun cream and lip balm - 30+SPF - 1
large plastic garbage bags and ziploc storage bags of various sizes - 1
lightweight toilet articles - toothbrush & paste, floss, hand and face cleansers - 1
extra batteries - 6
travel wallet - 1
camera - 1
energy bars, electrolyte powder & snacks (energy gel/gu is best for summit day) 2 per day

First Aid Kit

Anti-malarial medicines - doses
Cipro (GI, general antibiotic) - 1 dose
Diamox (altitude) - doses
headache medicine (Ibuprofen) - as needed
Imodium (diarrhea medicine) - as needed
Pepto or Antacid (Rolaids) rolls (stomach acid medicine) - as needed
Flu/sinus medicine - as needed
Neosporin (cuts) - as needed
Band-Aids - as needed
moleskin for blisters -at least 3 sheets