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Climbing Gear

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Kiware Africa Safaris offers rental items related to the climb, including baggage, items of clothing, footwear, sleeping gear, and much more. The items below represent gear we suggest bringing for a comfortable trek and include prices to rent such items from us. The dollar amounts (USD) shown are a rental charges for the entire climb, not per day.

If you choose to sell your climbing gear after the climb, Kiware Africa Safaris would be interested in buying it back as we may use them for our guides or for rental to our climbers.

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Baggage

Day pack, for you to carry: $10
Porter bag or large backpack: $25.
Plastic storage bags include small plastic bags (ziplock) to help. Prevent camera lens from fogging.
Extra luggage can be stored for free at the hotel in Arusha or in our office. However, we recommend you carry all valuables items with you.

Clothing

You need clothes for sleeping during the day and sleeping.
Layers are important as temperatures vary greatly.
Your innermost layer should be made of wicking material (no cotton.)
The next layer should be insulating and warm.
The top layer should be waterproof, but breathable.
The first and last days were short as the temperature was quite hot that day.
Pants for hiking and lounging at night.
T-shirt-sleeved shirts, for hiking and for lounging in the evenings.
Long underwear.
Fleece pants: $ 20
Fleece jacket/sweeter: $20
Down jacket or ski parka (for temperatures well below freezing plus wind) $25
Rain pants: $20
Underwear.
Sports bras, for women

Cold-weather Accessories

Mittens and/or gloves (waterproof, one thin pair, one thick pair that can be layered): $15
Wool or pile hat: $10
Hand and foot warmers (chemically activated).

Footwear

Always break in your shoes before going hiking.
Trekking shoes for hiking during the day, preferable warm, waterproof, and light: $25
Tennis shoes or sandals for a relaxing evening.
Gaiters: $10 / pair
Hiking socks for warmer conditions.
Wool socks for colder conditions.
Sock liners to wick away moisture.

Sleeping

A sleeping bag at 0°F (about -17°C) or cooler is recommended for $20
Sleeping tents are provided (included in the tour price).
Foam sleeping pads are provided (included in the tour price).
Thermarest sleeping pads (you may bring your own in case you prefer this over foam pads).

Other items

Water bottles and camelback (1-3): $8/ camelback bottle
Purchase 3 liters of bottled water commencing the trek (your driver will stop at a supermarket in Arusha).
Your guide will boil water for you along the route.
Water on the mountain is fetched from the natural springs. The water is rich in minerals. We recommend bringing Gatorade or other drink mixes to help mask the test (for those who are not used to drinking spring water).
Water filter or iodine purification tablets.
To prevent water from freezing on summit day, keep your water source inside your jacket.
For Camelback users air is released into their urine every time they drink water and more often.
Sun hat with a brim.
Sunglasses: $5 pair
Bandana
Money (for tipping, personal items, souvenirs, etc. USD cash is preferred, but traveler’s checks /checks are also accepted).
Ski or trekking poles: $8 / one walking stick
Headlamp or flashlight: $10
Camera, memory cards, tripod.
Video camera, memory cards.
Bring extra sets of batteries for headlamps/flashlights and cameras as cold weather shortens their life.
Binoculars
Notebook, journal, pencil, and pen
Pocket knife
Electricity adapter
You will be hard pressed to eat small meals and comfort foods.
Playing cards, games, books Frisbee, football, kite.
Chocolates or guide pens for village children Souvenirs for porters and other climbers.
Umbrella, particularly useful in the rainy season, can be purchased in the market for about $3 -$5
Sewing kit.
Business cards.
Alarm clock.
Calculator (for currency conversion).

Toiletries

Toilet paper (and a bag to carry used paper when on the trail).
Small towel
Soap
Toothbrush and toothpaste.
Hand sanitizer
Lotion.
Solution Contact lenses glasses (remove contacts every night to prevent blurred vision).
Comb, mirror.

Documents

Passport
Yellow fever certificate
Visa
Medical insurance
Address book
Vaccination records
Airline tickets.
Cash, travelers’ checks/checks, credit cards.
Maps, guidebooks.
Make copies of your, passport, TZ visa, airline tickets/schedule, and travelers’ checks numbers.
Leave a copy with someone at home and put a copy in a separate place in your luggage.

First aid

Ibuprofen, acetaminophen or aspirin
Throat lozenges
Bandages, tape, Ace bandage
Moleskin
Sunscreen (SPF 15+)
Lip balm with sunscreen.
Insect repellent
Disinfectant, antiseptic cream.
Diarrhea medicine.
Antihistamines.
Melatonin (1-3mg) or other sleep aid.
Malaria pills (talk to your doctor).
Antibiotics (talk to your doctor).
Prescription drugs (talk to your doctor).
Diamox (talk to your doctor).

Packing for your flight to Africa

Jacket/sweatshirt (especially if traveling in winter).
U-shaped neck pillow (blow-up).
Books/magazines.
Toiletries.
Walkman and music
Eyeshades, earplugs
Melatonin or other sleep aid.
Critical climbing gear in your carry–on luggage (in case baggage is delayed).

Points to note

The packs that porters carry are limited to 35 pounds (i.e. 15kgs).
Overweight or extra luggage require an extra porter at $10 bag per day
Store electronics in sealed waterproof bags (double sealed if possible).
Store clothing in plastic bags to keep them dry.
In your day pack, take along water, sunglasses, camera, binoculars, rain pants, and a jacket at a minimum.
Make sure you bring someone around midday so you dont have to see your porter until the end of the day.
The preferred currency for tipping is USD and can be cash or travelers check/cheque.
Credit cards (Visa/MC) may be accepted at some hotels and gifts shops with a surcharge ranging from 2% to 6%. Additional charges apply when using ATM.
Please leave your emergency contact information and a copy of your travel insurance at our office in Arusha.
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