Kilimanjaro Packing List | Equipment and Essentials

When preparing for your Kilimanjaro trek with Re Leone Tanzania Safaris, keeping your total luggage to a maximum of 15 kg is essential. Any extra gear can be safely stored at our office in Moshi town. Below is a comprehensive packing guide to ensure you are fully prepared for the mountain.

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Equipment and Gear

Trekking Essentials

• Trekking Poles: adjustable poles for stability on steep terrain

• Trekking Boots: comfortable trekking boots or mid-top hiking shoes

• Socks: minimum 3 pairs thick mountaineering socks and 3 pairs liner socks

Clothing Layers

• Short Underwear: 1–2 pairs of synthetic underwear

• Long Underwear: 1–2 lightweight long underwear pants and shirts

• Heavy Long Underwear: 1 pair for cold nights and summit

• Trekking Pants: nylon pants for warm days

• Soft Shell Jacket: hooded jacket for wind and moderate weather

• Soft Shell Pants: for trekking and climbing

• Insulated Jacket: PrimaLoft or down for warmth

• Expedition Down Parka: hooded down jacket with 800 minimum down fill

• Insulated Pants: PrimaLoft or down with full side zippers

• Hard Shell Jacket & Pants: waterproof and windproof for wet conditions

Head and Face Protection

• Headlamp: with extra batteries

• Warm Hat: fleece or wool

• Balaclava: for face and neck protection on windy days

• Sun Hat: baseball-style for sun protection

• Buff: 1–2 for neck and face protection

• Glacier Glasses: wraparound sunglasses with dark lenses

• Goggles: with dark lenses for summit day

Hand Protection

• Soft Shell Gloves: 1 pair

• Shell Gloves with Insulated Liner: 1 pair

• Shell Mittens with Insulated Liner: 1 pair

Backpack & Sleeping Gear

• Trekking Backpack: 20–40L capacity

• Sleeping Bag: rated to at least -20°F (down preferred)

• Compression Stuff Sacks: for sleeping bag and down jacket

• Self-Inflating Pad: full-length air mattress

• Closed Cell Foam Pad: full-length for extra insulation

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Hydration and Sun Protection

• Water Bottles: 2 × 1L capacity

• Water Bottle Parkas: to prevent freezing

• Pee Bottle: 1+ L capacity

• Pee Funnel: for women

• Sunscreen: SPF 50+

• Lip Balm: SPF 30+

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Personal Items and Miscellaneous

• Knife: optional

• Toiletry Bag: toothpaste, toothbrush, baby wipes, etc.

• Hand Sanitizer: 2 small bottles

• Hand/Foot Warmers: 1–2 sets for summit day

• Trash Compactor Bags: 3, to line stuff sacks and organize gear

• Camera: lightweight with extra batteries

• Travel Clothes: for days in Arusha or on safari

• Large Duffel Bag with Lock: waterproof for transporting personal gear

• Small Duffel Bag: for hotel use

• Small Personal First Aid Kit: athletic tape, bandages, Ibuprofen, Moleskin, blister care, personal meds, cough drops

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Medications

It is important to bring necessary medications to prevent or treat altitude-related and other illnesses:

• Acetazolamide (Diamox): for altitude sickness

• Antibiotics (e.g., Ciprofloxacin, Azithromycin) for gastrointestinal or respiratory infections

• Ibuprofen: for muscle soreness

• Pepto Bismol: for loose stools

• Excedrin: for headaches

• Anti-nausea medications

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Climbing Snacks

To maintain energy throughout the trek, pack high-calorie snacks:

• Electrolyte Replacement Drink Mix: for 6 days

• Energy Gel Packs: such as GU, Clif Shot, Powergel

• Energy Bars: Power Bar, Clif Bar, etc.

• Candy Bars: Snickers, Mars, Twix, Milky Way, etc.

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This Kilimanjaro packing list by Re Leone Tanzania Safaris ensures you are fully equipped for comfort, safety, and peak performance on your journey to Africa’s highest point