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Kilimanjaro

Preparation Checklists

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

• Valid passport and visa
• Airline ticket
• International health card with immunizations (Yellow fever)
• Travel insurance
• Medical insurance
• US $ cash / Credit Card

PERSONAL ITEMS

• Toilet kit (soap, tooth brush, toilet articles, wet wipes, etc.)
• Towel
• Sun screen and lip protection, SPF 30+
• Ziploc bags, to protect camera,
binoculars, etc. from dust • Toilet paper
• Money belt for passport and valuables

HIKING GEAR

• Shorts
• Hiking pants
• Regular underwear
• T-shirts
• Raincoat or Poncho

MEDICAL AND FIRST AID SUPPLIES

• Headache tablets
• Altitude Sickness-Diamox (if not allergic to sulpha)
• Diarrhea – Imodium
• Nausea – Valoid
• Malaria – Prophylaxis
• Water purification tablets
• Painkillers
• Muscular sprains
• Abrasions blisters and cuts – Plaster, bandages
• Antiseptic cream – Betadine
• Flu and colds
• Eye drops
• Insect repellent

HIGH GEAR ALTITUDE

• Waterproof, breathable & windproof jacket (outer wear like Ventex, Gore-Tex or Jeantex)
• Waterproof, breathable & windproof pants (outer wear)
• Polar fleece (middle layer)
• Thermal underwear (under layers)
• Mittens or warm gloves
• Glove liners (if necessary)
• One pair thermal (polertex) socks
• Balaclava
• Gaiters
• Thermal water flask

EQUIPMENTS

• Sun hat or similar (with a brim)
• Collapsible ski stick (optional but highly recommended)
• Water bottles – two or three (total capacity at least 4 liters)
• Head lamp, good strong one with spare batteries and an extra light bulb
• Water purification tablets
• Sunglasses, good quality dark lenses for the climb, with a securing strap
• Flashlight (torch) with spare batteries

ESSENTIAL ITEMS

• Duffel bag – large enough for all climbing gear and clothing. To be carried by the porters. An extra bag to be left at the hotel with extra gear
• Small luggage lock – to lock zippers
• Day backpack – between 20 – 35 liters. Large enough to carry your water, camera, raincoat, lunch pack, snacks & warm clothing
• Sleeping bag
• Ski-pole / walking stick
• Water bottle / containers
• Kilimanjaro map (Can be bought at Park gate)

FOOTWARE

• Water resistant semi-stiff hiking boots – mid weight boots work great
• Shoes for overnight camps – i.e. sneakers, running shoes, etc.
• Socks – several pairs for the climb
• Liner socks – to keep your feet dry and limit the risk of blisters

OPTIONAL ITEMS

• Camera, extra lenses and film (ASA 200 film recommended)
• Binoculars
• Powdered sports drinks for the climb (ex. Game or Isotonic drinks)
• Pocket knife
• Notebook & pencil
• Plastic bags to keep clothing dry (masking tape)
• Energy snacks and sweets
• Video camera, tapes, battery packs and tri-pod