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What to pack for your Kilimanjaro climb?

We provide tents, food, foam sleeping pads, etc at no charge. You are responsible for bringing the required, recommended and optional personal gear and equipment listed below. The most common mistake that climbers make is that they over pack Be selective in what you take with you. Our porters are limited to carrying 15 kgs of your personal belongings.

Equipment

  • Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons• Camp Pillow, inflatable (optional)
  • Trekking Poles, collapsible (highly recommended)
  • Head lamp, with extra batteries
  • Duffel Bag, 50-90L, for porters to
  • Carry your equipment
  • Daypack, 30-35L, for you to carry your
  • personal gear

Footwear

  • Gym Shoes, to wear at camp (optional)
  • Hiking Boots, warm, waterproof, broken-in
  • Socks, wool or synthetic
  • Gaiters, waterproof (optional)

Paperwork

  • Trip Receipt
  • Passport
  • Visa
  • Immunization
  • Insurance Document

Accessories

  • Sunglasses or Goggles
  • Backpack Cover, waterproof (optional)
  • Water Bottle (Nalgene, 32 oz.)
  • Water Bladder (Camelbak type, 3 liters)
  • Pee Bottle, to avoid leaving tent at night
  • Stuff Sacks, Dry Bags or Plastic Bags vari- ous sizes, to keep gear dry and separate

Headwear

  • Brimmed Hat, for sun protection
  • Knit Hat, for warmth)
  • Balaclava or Buff, for face coverage (optional)

Handwear

  • Gloves, warm (waterproof recommended)
  • Gloves, thin

Clothing Equipment

  • Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood
  • Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down
  • Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shell
  • Long Sleeve Shirt, moisture-wicking fabric
  • Short Sleeve Shirt, moisture-wicking fabric
  • Waterproof Pants, breathable (side zip- per recommended)
  • Hiking Pants •Fleece Pants •Shorts (optional)
  • Long Underwear, moisture-wicking fabric
  • Underwear, moisture-wicking fabric
  • Sport Bra (women)

Other

  • Toiletries
  • Prescriptions
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip Balm
  • Insect Repellent, containing DEET
  • First Aid Kit
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Toilet Paper
  • Wet Wipes (recommended)
  • Snacks, lightweight, high calorie (optional)
  • Electrolytes, powder or tablets (optional)
  • Camera, with extra batteries (optional)

What to pack for your Safari

Baggage should be of the round squashy type rather than hard suitcases that are difficult to fit into jeeps. Try to use something that is both lockable and water proof as luggage can often end up sitting on the roof of the vehicle. It should be noted that the luggage limit per person on domestic flights is 15-20 kg per person (checked-in and hand luggage).

On your inbound flight, don’t check in items that you absolutely need (such as medicines), as it is not uncommon that checked-in luggage gets misdirected and arrives a couple of days after you. It is better to have such items in you hand luggage.

  • You can leave extra luggage in a locked storage room at most hotels for no charge.
  • You can leave valuables in a safe deposit box at most hotels.

Footwear

  • Sturdy, comfortable shoes, preferably waterproof. They will get dirty.
  • Tennis shoes or sandals for lounging in the evening
  • Comfortable, breathable socks

Clothing

  • Shorts, mid-thigh or longer
  • Lightweight, breathable pants
  • Short-sleeved shirts, cool and breathable
  • Long-sleeved shirt or sweater for evenings
  • Rain racket and pants or rain poncho

Baggage

  • Day pack, for you to carry
  • Large duffel bag or backpack

Sleeping, for camping safaris

  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad and repair kit
  • Tents are supplied by AWAT at no charge
  • Foam sleeping pads are provided by AWAT at no charge

Other

  • Water bottles, and water purification tablets or purifier (Bottled water is also available for purchase on safari)
  • Sun hat with brim
  • Sunglasses
  • Bandana (for dust, etc.)
  • Money ($400 or more in cash and/or travelers cheques, including some small U.S., Euro, or Tanzanian bills)
  • Headlamp or flashlight
  • Camera, film/disks, mini-tripod
  • Video camera, tapes
  • Maps, guidebooks
  • Batteries
  • Binoculars
  • Notebook, pencil, and pen
  • Pocket knife
  • Electricity adapter
  • Energy bars, hard candy, snacks, and comfort foods
  • Playing cards, games, books, frisbee, football, kite
  • Chocolate or pens for village children, mementos for guides and other travellers
  • Umbrella, particularly useful in the rainy season, can be purchased in the market for around $2
  • Plastic bags and zip-lock bags for waterproofing
  • Sewing kit
  • Salt, pepper, spices for bland food
  • Business cards
  • Alarm clock
  • Calculator (for currency conversion)
  • Swim suit for hotel swimming pool

Toiletries

  • Toilet paper (and baggie to carry used paper while walking)
  • Small towel
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Hand-wipes (moist towelettes for cleaning)
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Lotion
  • Glasses, contacts, solution
  • Comb, mirror

Documents

  • Passport
  • Yellow fever certificate
  • Tanzania Visa
  • Medical insurance
  • Address book
  • Vaccination records
  • Airline tickets
  • Cash, travellers cheques, credit cards
  • Maps, guidebooks
  • Make copies of passport, TZ visa, airline tickets/schedule, travellers cheques numbers. Leave a copy with someone at home and put a copy in a separate place in your luggage.

First Aid

  • Ibuprofen, Aceteminophen, or Paracetamol
  • Throat losenges
  • Bandaids
  • Moleskin
  • Sunscreen (SPF 15+)
  • Lip balm with sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Disinfectant, Antiseptic cream
  • Bandages and tape
  • Diahrea medicine
  • Antihistemines
  • Ace bandage
  • Melatonin (1-3mg) or other sleep aid
  • Malaria pills (talk to your doctor)
  • Antibiotics (talk to your doctor)
  • Prescription drugs (talk to your doctor)
  • Diamox (talk to your doctor)

Gifts for Guides, Locals

  • Shoes
  • Any warm clothing
  • T-shirts
  • Hats
  • Nerf football, frisbees
  • Candy
  • Pens

Packing for your flight to Africa

  • U-shaped neck pillow (blow-up)
  • Books/magazines
  • Toiletries
  • Snacks
  • Water
  • Walkman and music
  • Eye shades, ear plugs
  • Melatonin or other sleep aid
  • Critical items (in case baggage is delayed)

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