Why we recommend a Kilimanjaro Gear List?

Wondering why you need a gear list check before starting your Kilimanjaro hike? A Kilimanjaro Gear List helps you immensely in planning the items required for packing on your Mount Kilimanjaro Hike.

What we have is a list that has been articulated after years of experience and suggestions that we receive from our clients. The least you want on your trip to the highest mountain of Africa is to forget the most important gears required for your journey. These equipment play an important role in deciding the success rate of your hike.

What is included in your Kilimanjaro Hiking Gear Kit?

Below is a list of the most essential hiking gear for your Kilimanjaro hike:

Clothing for Kilimanjaro Hike:

Your Kilimanjaro Clothing List includes:

  • Top and Bottom Base Layer – Layering helps you stay warm in the cold wave conditions in the mountains
  • You will need at least 4-5 Pairs of Underwear
  • Pack one Insulated Trekking Pants
  • Also pack one Hard Shell Jacket - The North Face Resolve
  • You will require a Lightweight Raingear
  • 3-4 Short Sleeve and 1-2 Long Sleeve Trekking Shirts for cold nights
  • Get at least 1-2 Pairs of Hiking Trousers for sleeping at night
  • OnePolartec Fleece Jacket is a must
  • Also one Insulated Winter Jacket you can pack

Head, Hands and Footwear

  • You require Sunglasses firstly for sun protection
  • Similarly a Sun Hat is essential
  • Carry Warm Outer Gloves / Mitts 
  • Pack a Headlamp for night treks
  • You will need Lightweight Inner Gloves for sleeping at night
  • Carry a pair of Mid-weight Hiking Boots
  • You will need 4-5 Pairs of Trekking Socks
  • One Pair of Warm / Thick Trekking Socks
  • You can also carry a pair of Camp Trainers / Trekking Sandals

Kilimanjaro Daypack

In your daypack Kilimanjaro Equipment List firstly you need an 80-90L Waterproof Duffle Bag which your porter carries and a 20-30L Daypack which you can carry along daily on your trek. You will need a Daypack Rain cover as the weather is unpredictable in Kilimanjaro.

Sleeping Accessories

You sleeping accessories are an important part of the Kilimanjaro Gear List. It includes a 4-Season Sleeping Bag, Insulated Sleeping Mat and pillow.

You can opt to Rent Kilimanjaro Gears

On your Mount Kilimanjaro Hike you surely do not want to over-pack or under pack your essential gears. In case you have forgotten any important item you can opt for Kilimanjaro Gear Rental. The procedure for it is as follows:

  • Inform us regarding your rental requirements.
  • As we provide you a list of items that you will need check the box of any item you desire to rent.
  • Call our travel experts in case of any doubts regarding the renting process.
  • Inform us early on to avoid shortage of gears on your trek

Medical and Travel documents required on your Mount Kilimanjaro Hike

Your Kilimanjaro Gear List include many other items like a medical kit, travel documents and the currency you need to exchange before your trek:

  • Your guides will have all the basic medications with them for you (such as pain killers or altitude sickness pills – Diamox). You can carry your own personal medication as per the requirements of your physician.
  • Carry your passport, travel insurance and visa documents along. But you keep it in your accommodation and there is no requirement of taking them along your trek.
  • Carry Tanzania Shillings cash for tipping your guides, porters and other crew.

Follow Serac Adventures’ Packing List and never miss a thing!

The Best Time to Hike Kilimanjaro is during the dry season from June to September and the dry winter season from January and February. You can visit our Kilimanjaro Faq’s page and clear your queries regarding the hike. We have answered all the queries there regarding Hygiene Related Gear To Hike Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro Packing List, tips and advice, about the climatic conditions and the Rental Hiking Gear In Budget that you may require before the hike.

Don’t delay your hike and start planning your hike with Serac Adventures today!

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