Kilimanjaro Gear List

Guide companies will generally include group cooking equipment, tents, sleeping pads, and water filters. Check with your guide company ahead of time to be sure you understand what gear is provided. To Kilimanjaro Dreamers gear includes group cooking equipment, tents, sleeping pads and water filters. Check with us ahead of time to be sure you understand what gear is provided.

Travel Documents

Airline tickets (confirmation and itinerary)
International health card (immunizations listed)
Passport photos (2)
Valid passport

Travel Equipment

Luggage
Luggage locks
Luggage tags
Travel wallet
Passport/money belt
Sleeping bag liner
Travel plug adapters (D and G)

Travel Clothing

Wicking, quick-dry boxers or briefs
Wicking, quick-dry sports bra (for women)
Synthetic or wool T-shirt
Long-sleeve, travel-friendly shirt
Lightweight, travel-friendly pants
Bathing suit (optional; for hotel pools)
Casual shoes
Mid-weight wool or synthetic socks

Climbing Equipment

Day pack (25–35 liters)
Pack cover
Sleeping bag comfortable to 15°F (dependent upon season, weather forecast and personal preference)
Waterproof hiking boots
LED headlamp with extra batteries
Trekking poles
Heavy-duty duffel bag (95 liters; no wheels or rigid handles)

Climbing Clothing

Wicking, quick-dry boxers or briefs (3)
Wicking, quick-dry sports bra (for women)
Heavyweight long underwear bottoms
Heavyweight long underwear top
Midweight long underwear bottoms
Midweight long underwear top
Synthetic T-shirt
Midweight fleece or soft-shell jacket (2)
Midweight down or synthetic parka with hood
Convertible hiking pants
Fleece pants
Lightweight waterproof/breathable rain jacket
Lightweight waterproof/breathable rain pants
Midweight fleece gloves or wool gloves
Midweight waterproof gloves or mittens
Liner gloves
Midweight fleece/wool winter hat
Sun-shielding hat or cap
Midweight wool or synthetic socks (3 pairs)
Liner socks (optional)
Glacier sunglasses
Neck gaiter, balaclava, Buff or bandana
Gaiters

Personal Items

Many of the following items are optional; tailor the list to suit your personal needs:

Water bottles (four 1-liter or two 1-liter + hydration reservoir)
Hydration reservoir (2-liter; optional)
Water bottle insulating sleeves
Watch with alarm
Action camera (or regular camera)
Spare camera battery
Spare camera memory card
Camping pillow
Camp towel
Insect repellent
Pocket knife or multi-tool
Personal first-aid kit
Eye shade
Ear plugs
Hand and toe warmers
Journal
Pen
Book
Small binoculars
Cash / credit card
Cell phone in waterproof case
Large garbage bags to keep items dry (5; optional; white recommended)

Toiletries

Many of the following items are optional and specific to travel; tailor the list to suit your personal needs:

Toothbrush (travel size)
Toothpaste (travel size)
Toilet paper
Personal wipes
Women’s hygiene items
Pee bottle
Hand sanitizer
Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)
Lip balm (SPF 30 or higher)
Shampoo and conditioner
Biodegradable soap
Deodorant
Dental floss
Razor and shaving cream
Skin lotion
Spare eyeglasses or contact lenses
Prescription medications; medications for traveller’s diarrhea, altitude sickness, malaria

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Testimonials

People Talk About Us

Thank you so much for the amazing trips and for the interesting guides! We loved the vacation that we took last month. It was exactly as we imagined it, and even better! Again their attention to us and the ability to adjust, was remarkable! We highly recommend using Kilimanjaro Dreamers and will use them again on future adventures!!

Susan J.

29 years

Kilimanjaro Dreamers is a local safari tour operator based in Arusha, Tanzania. My wife and I went on our first Safari in July 2019, they are super-dependable and trustworthy. It feels really good to be putting money directly into the hands of local companies and not have fat margins skimmed off by middlemen. For me, this is really important.

Palo Alto

32 years

It's our dream to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and submit on the top of Africa 5895m uhuru peak. We took 7 Days Machame route and it was the best route to climb Mount Kilimanjaro though most of us were never serious trekkers but yes, we had a common thing: Love for nature and trained for 3 months prior to this trip. It's the adventure of a lifetime. Kilimanjaro Dreamers really put their attention to details I can recommend them highly enough!

Carla j

35 years

Thank you once again all at Kilimanjaro Expedition for the unforgettable days! Thomas Jonas for all info, fast responding and arranging. A save feeling to be picked up en brought back at the airport. Thomas, I’ve learned a lot about the country, Kilimanjaro, vegetation and the culture. You’re a great guide and person! Hillary, it was pleasure in the parcs driving around with you and to spot a diversity of beautiful animals so near.

Nathalie

29 years

We did the 7-day Lemosho trek and a 4-day safari. It was an absolutely amazing trip. Kilimanjaro Dreamers out did themselves with the best guides, chef and porters. Our guides, Jonas and Hillary, were extremely knowledgeable, professional, personable and capable. We really enjoyed getting to know them throughout the trip.

Kilimanjaro Gear List