Packing List | Kilimanjaro Trekking
Kilimanjaro Packing List
Kilimanjaro packing list is the guideline of all gears that you need to pack for your Kilimanjaro Hiking tours. We have stores in Moshi where you can hire some items if you don’t have them but please let us know in advance. This recommended packing list can make your shopping and packing easier if you print it out & tick at the box once you pack a specific item.
Head gears
Sun Hat, ideally with a neck cover
Warm Beanie or Fleece Headband
Buff or Neck Gaiter
Headlamp
Sunglasses
Hands and Walking
Lightweight Inner Gloves
Warm Outer Gloves / Mittens
Adjustable Trekking Poles
Footwear
Mid-weight Hiking Boots
Camp Trainers / Trekking Sandals
4-5 Pairs of Trekking Socks
1 Pair of Warm / Thick Trekking Socks
Clothing
4-5 Pairs of Underwear
Top and Bottom Base Layer
3-4 Short Sleeve & 1-2 Long Sleeve Trekking Shirts
1-2 Pairs of Hiking Trousers
1 Fleece Jacket
1 Insulated Trekking Pants
1 Insulated Winter Jacket
1 Hard Shell Jacket
Lightweight Rain gear
Bags and Day pack
80-90 L Waterproof Duffle Bag
30-45 L Day pack
Day pack Rain cover
Travel Bag Organizers (Optional)
Sleeping Accessories
4-Season Sleeping Bag
Insulated Sleeping Mat (For Marangu route you don’t need this)
Inflatable Pillow (optional)
General Accessories
Large Volume Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder
Water Purification Tablets
Baby Wipes
Sweat Resistant Sun cream
Blister Platters
Insect Repellent
General Medications (Paracetamol, Imodium, Diamox)
Technology
Camera
Action Cam (optional)
Spare Batteries and Memory Cards
Solar Backpack Charger (optional)
Other
Energy Bars
Energy Drink Supplement
Zip Lock Bags for Important Possessions (Passport, Money etc.)
Trekking Towel
Toiletries, including one roll of toilet paper
Visa & Passport, Insurance, Vaccination Card (if applicable)
Lock for your Duffel Bag
Tanzania Visa information
Tanzania visa is required for travelers who are not East African residents, the procedures are quite simple.
Visa
If flying direct to Kilimanjaro international airport (JRO) you can purchase a Tanzania visa at the kiosk on the righthand side of the arrival’s foyer. However, visa should be applied in advance as Tanzania high commission deserve the right of deny you a visa upon arrival. In case of flying into Nairobi you will need to arrange a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arusha, Impala shuttle or Riverside shuttle are the best at the moment. Still, you can fly from Nairobi to JRO in one hour.
If taking a shuttle to Arusha, Tanzania visa can be purchased at Namanga border which you are required to cross on your way to Arusha.
We advise to apply & purchase Tanzania visa at Tanzanian Embassy in your country before traveling to Tanzania, this will avoid some inconveniences of queuing at the airport for visa.
Visa costs
Holders of American & Irish passport are required to pay $100 in cash for Tanzania visa, British passport and others the cost is $50 to be paid in cash, same cost applied at the border. Please note that visa application can be made within three months of the date of travel at Tanzanian embassy in your country. Office hours are Monday to Friday: 10:00–12:30.
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