TECHNICAL CLOTHING

• 1 – Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood
• 1 – Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down
• 1 – Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shell
• 2 – Long Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric
• 1 – Short Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric
• 1 – Waterproof Pants, breathable (side-zipper recommended)
• 2 – Hiking Pants (convertible to shorts recommended)
• 1 – Fleece Pants
• 1 – Shorts (optional)
• 1 – Long Underwear (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)
• 3 – Underwear, briefs (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)
• 2 – Sports Bra (women)

FOOTWEAR

• 1 – Hiking Boots, warm, waterproof, broken-in, with spare laces
• 1 – Athletic Shoes to wear at camp (optional)
• 3 – Socks, thick, wool or synthetic
• 3 – Sock Liners, tight, thin, synthetic, worn under socks to prevent blisters (optional)
• 1 – Gaiters, waterproof (optional)

EQUIPMENT

• 1 – Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons
• 1 – Sleeping Pad, self-inflating or closed-cell foam – not needed if staying in huts.
• 1 – Trekking Poles (highly recommended)
• 1 – Headlamp with extra batteries
• 1 – Duffel bag for porters to carry your equipment
• 1 – Day-pack, for you to carry your gear

• Recommended Immunisations- As a sensible precaution, we recommend that you consider getting at least some of the following recommended immunizations:
  • Hepatitis A – You can get Hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Tanzania, regardless of where you are eating or staying.
  • Typhoid – You can get Typhoid through contaminated food or water in Tanzania, especially if you are visiting smaller cities or rural areas. Please check with your local travel clinic for the latest recommendations.
• Immigration & customs
• An onward ticket and sufficient funds are required when entering Tanzania. Tanzanian people are friendly and will always offer a helping hand.
  • Insurance- It is strongly advised to take out travel insurance which should cover baggage as well as personal accident and medical insurance and specifically covering your Kilimanjaro expedition.
  • Language- The official languages are Ki-Swahili and English. There are more than 120 tribal vernaculars.
    Religion Mainly Muslim, Christian and Traditional beliefs. Please keep in mind that you are entering a different country with strong religious customs.
  • Security- As with any other town, walking alone at night is not advisable, and it is preferable to use taxis which are available at most hotels. Do not leave cash or valuables in your hotel room, and use a safe deposit box. Make use of a safe deposit box to keep your belongings safe, and do not leave anything of value lying around in your hotel room.
  • Visa and entry requirements- Visas are required by most visitors to Tanzania. Visas are available at your local Tanzanian Embassy. Costs vary from country to country. Visas are valid for 3 months. It is possible, however, to obtain a tourist’s visa for a single entry at any ONE of the FOUR MAIN ENTRIES into Tanzania -subject to the fulfilment of all immigration and health requirements for those who could NOT apply for a visa from Tanzania Mission abroad. These are:
    -Dar-es-Salaam International Airport
    -Zanzibar International Airport
    – Kilimanjaro International Airport
    -Namanga Entry Point (Tanzania-Kenya border point)
• Payment, at all these points, is in US Dollars or its equivalent in Sterling. For all other entry points in Tanzania, visitors must hold valid visas prior to approaching those entry points in Tanzania. However, in order to avoid unnecessary delays, those who proceed to Tanzania from a country where there IS a Tanzania Diplomatic Mission or Consular Office are strongly advised to obtain their entry visa prior to departure to Tanzania.

Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania