Checklist for Travel Documents:
- COVID certificate
- Valid passport (check validity and renew if necessary)
- Copy of passport (digitally saved or kept separately from the original)
- Visa (not required with a German or European passport)
- Health insurance policy for abroad (online)
- Vaccination card (check if vaccinations need refreshing)
- Flight ticket (printout or e-ticket)
- Travel credit card
- Cash
- List of emergency contacts and allergies, if applicable
We recommend the following individual Kilimanjaro Packing List for Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Your equipment will be checked by our guides before departure. If necessary, you can also rent some equipment on-site from our partner.
Equipment Checklist:
- Sleeping bag (warm, recommended down to -25 °C)
- Extendable trekking poles
- Backpack/Duffel Bag 50-90 liters (max. 15 kg | for the carrier)
- Backpack 30-35 liters (for your daily needs)
- 3-liter water pack (type: Camelbak)
- Optional: Backpack cover (water and dust protection)
- Optional: Dry bags or pouches to keep equipment dry
Checklist for Electronics:
- Headlamp USB rechargeable or with spare batteries
- Flashlight USB rechargeable or with spare batteries
- Strong power bank or solar charger (no power on the mountain)
- Headlamp with a red light to avoid disturbing animals (preferably USB rechargeable)
- Binoculars
- Mobile phone with charger
- Headphones
- Travel plug adapter type D + G
- Optional: Camera with charger
- Optional: Laptop/Tablet/E-Reader/Kindle with charger
- Optional: Multiple sockets
Personal Comfort Checklist:
- Sunglasses
- Earplugs/earplugs
- Books/Magazines
- Headgear/Cap
- Sleep mask
- Travel pillow (for flights and longer journeys)
- Card games, board games, frisbee, ball, kite...
- Microfiber towel (light and quick-drying)
- Personal snacks (nuts, energy bars, dried fruits, isotonic drinks)
- Optional: Chocolate or pencils for village children
- Optional: Umbrella (can be bought on-site for USD 2-3)
