Ahsante Tours Suggested Packing List for Kilimanjaro

ESSENTIAL PROVIDED ABLE TO RENT

ITEM By Ahsante (Cost Per Trip)

EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES

Large soft-sided duffel bag (70L to 90L) YES NO YES - $25

Small day pack (25L to 35L) YES NO YES - $20

Sleeping bag (3 Seasons) YES YES NO

Sleeping mat YES YES NO

Walking Poles YES NO YES - $15

Head Torch YES NO YES - $15

Water bottles / Camelback (enough to hold 3L of water) YES NO YES - $5

Sunglasses YES NO YES - $5

CLOTHING

Windproof, waterproof mountain jacket YES NO YES - $15

Long sleeved shirts YES NO YES - $5

T-shirts YES NO YES - $5

Thermal long sleeved top YES NO YES - $5

Thick long-johns / thick tights YES NO YES - $5

Warm sweaters or fleeces YES NO YES - $5

Walking trousers (lightweight cargo trousers) YES NO YES - $10

Waterproof walking trousers YES NO YES - $10

Thin outer rain jacket YES NO YES - $10

Underwear YES NO NO

Thick hiking socks (wool) - multiple pairs YES NO YES - $5

Proper hiking boots (waterproof with good ankle support) YES NO YES - $30

Trainers (for wearing around the camp in the evenings) YES NO YES - $20

Pair of warm gloves YES NO YES - $5

Balaclava YES NO YES - $5

Gaiters OPTIONAL NO YES - $10

Sunhat (cap or wide brimmed) YES NO YES - $5

Warm hat YES NO YES - $5

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 Ahsante Tours Suggested Packing List for Kilimanjaro

PERSONAL ITEMS

Toiletries YES NO NO

Sunscreen (Minimum 30 SPF) & Lip balm YES NO NO

Personal First Aid Kit YES *NO NO

*Guide carries a first aid kit for the group

Insect Repellent YES NO NO

Hand Sanitizer YES NO NO

Wet Wipes OPTIONAL NO NO

Snacks such as protein bars OPTIONAL NO NO

Passport (also bring a photocopy of Passport) YES N/A N/A

Travel Insurance ( bring a copy of travel insurance) YES NO NO

Certificate with the 24hr emergency contact number

Cash (just bring enough for tipping and buying

YES N/A N/A
souvenirs)

#Water Purification Tablets YES NO NO

#Water on the mountain is filtered using Katadyn Filters; hence, it is safe for drinking but purification tablets are still
recommended