1-2 THERMAL BASE LAYERs

A thin, snug fitting top and bottom set that you can wear underneath everything at higher altitudes. These will regulate your body temperature by wicking sweat away from your skin. We recommend a sport synthetic fabric like polyester or merino wool. We love KORA!

4-5 PAIRS WARM HIKING SOCKS

Bring durable wool socks in a few different weights - lighter for the hotter days, and serious heavy ones the nights and colder days. A couple pairs of liner socks are great to help prevent blisters too! We love Darn Tough’s Hiker Boot Sock in Full Cushion.

2-3 SPORTS BRAS

Bring bras that provide support, feel comfortable against your skin, dry quickly and don't bind, smoosh or chafe.

UNDERWEAR

Bring as many pairs as you know you’ll want! Check out REI’s Merino Hipster Undies which are comfy and great for adventuring!

DAYPACK

You’ll need a lightweight hiking backpack to wear everyday to carry your water, extra layers, snacks, etc. Something between 28-32 L is perfect. We recommend getting one that is compatible with a water bladder and hose, and has a built-in rain cover. Brands we love: Deuter, Osprey, Gregory Pro Tip: Bring a fanny pack to keep snacks, your phone, and sunscreen in for easy access.

LARGE WATERPROOF DUFFEL

This will store all of your gear and clothing for the trek, and will be carried from camp to camp by one of our amazing porters. It’s important to note, that it must be less than 15 kg all packed (approx. 75-90 liters). We love The North Face Base Camp Duffel.

WATER BLADDER

Staying hydrated is so important while hiking at high altitudes! We highly recommend getting a 3 L water bladder with an insulated tube and cap. It’s the easiest way to carry and drink water while trekking.

WATER BOTTLE

Bring a 1 L wide mouth, BPA free plastic Nalgene water bottle. You'll want this on summit night when your water bladder might freeze.

TREKKING POLES

These are MANDATORY, and a life (and knee) saver on tricky terrain. Make sure they are collapsible, for easy stashing, and simple to adjust for up and downhill. Check out our favs at Leki.

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1 PAIR GAITERS

You’ll wear these over the top part of your shoe and lower pant leg to help protect your feet from any water, dirt and pebbles that might try to sneak in. These are especially great for the downhill portions of the trek. We recommend these ones from Black Diamond.

1 PAIR MICROSPIKES

You need a snow/ice footwear traction attachment, like MICROspikes, to give you grip and prevent slipping in case of snowy and icy conditions.

RAIN PONCHO

Sometimes, like in the rain forest, it’s too hot and uncomfortable to wear a waterproof jacket, so a poncho is perfect to throw on to protect you and daypack from getting wet. Not to mention, if it's raining a lot, using only a rain jacket and pack cover will leave too much exposed and your straps will get soaked. Please only bring a durable, reusable poncho - single use plastic ponchos are not allowed!

FOUR SEASON SLEEPING BAG

We recommend a zero degree Fahrenheit bag like the Mountain Hardwear Bishop Pass. Thermarest sleeping mats are provided free of charge to everyone on our treks!

SLEEPING BAG LINER

This will add an extra layer of warmth at night. We recommend this one from SeaToSummit! For a little extra comfort on the mountain get a

BUFF OR BANDANA

An all around great item to always have with you. You can use it as a neck gaiter, head band, sweat rag, etc. Plus, there are so many different fun designs to choose from!

HEADLAMP + EXTRA BATTERIES

This is important for after the sun sets, and on summit night when we're hiking through the night. Be sure to start the trek with fresh batteries, and bring a spare set just in case. We love Black Diamond for headlamps.

POLARIZED SUNGLASSES

You have to protect your eyes from the fierce equatorial sun! Make sure they are UV-blocking and polarized. Goodr makes ones that are great (and cute) for hiking. 

CAMERA + EXTRA BATTERIES

There are so many amazing photo ops! We highly recommend bringing a camera that is compact and durable. These days most smartphones have great cameras, and we’ve found DSLRs can be cumbersome while trekking, so think twice before bringing anything too fancy. Remember to always pack your electronics in waterproof bags or cases. 

portable battery charger

Whatever electronics you choose to bring, make sure you have a way to recharge your batteries, and don’t forget an outlet adapter, Tanzania uses Type-G (the same as the UK)! We always have a portable battery charger on hand so our camera is charged and ready to catch any spontaneous dance parties that may break out!

MEDS

Consult with your physician on any prescription medication you might need for this adventure, especially Diamox, a common medication taken for preventing altitude sickness. Other common medications you might want to bring along include, pain relievers, anti-histamines, antidiarrheals, etc.

PASSPORT

Make sure it’s valid for 6 months after your adventure dates. Bring a waterproof bag to keep it dry when it’s on the mountain with you, and it’s always a good idea to travel with an extra photocopy of it.

Travel Insurance

Travel doesn't always go as planned! That's part of the adventure, and it's also the reason we require all of our adventurers to have a travel insurance plan that includes medical coverage and emergency medical evacuation. We HIGHLY recommend purchasing a travel insurance plan ASAP to cover you financially with any costs that can come up like trip interruption or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. The IMG LX plan is one option that offers excellent medical and evacuation coverage, has no altitude restrictions, and offers cancel for any reason but do your research before purchasing a plan to make sure it works for you and your situation! 

FIRST AID

We’ll have all this stuff on hand, but make sure you have a compact kit with Neosporin, bug spray, band-aids, moleskin, eye drops, duct tape, anti-septic, etc. We like this one because it’s lightweight, waterproof, and has everything you might need.

Toilet Kit

Sometimes nature calls when we’re not near a bathroom, so having a toilet kit is necessary! This includes a Kula cloth, a small amount of toilet paper, and compostable dog poop bags to pack out your toilet paper. You should keep this all in your daypack inside a small dry bag.

SUNSCREEN + LIPSCREEN

This is a must have for being in the strong mountain sun all day! Bring a new, full tube with an SPF rating of 30+. We love Raw Elements Natural Sunscreen because it works great, is reef friendly, and plastic free!

TOILETRIES

Don’t forget the travel essentials like travel sized deodorant, sun screen, lotion, hair ties, hair brush, face wipes, tampons, contact solution, toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, masks, and ear plugs etc. Remember our pledge to keep single use plastics out of the places we love, so pack reusable bottles, bar soaps and biodegradable products! Pack it all in this Sherpani toiletry bag made from 100% recycled polyester to make Mother Nature extra proud!

QUICK DRY TOWEL + WET WIPES

Who needs running water and a shower?! Don't forget about the environment and make sure your wet wipes are biodegradable. This camp towel from Cocoon is great.

2 LUGGAGE LOCKs

Always lock your things! Have one for your duffel on the mountain, and have one to lock your suitcase that will stay at the hotel while you’re trekking.

REUSABLE + Biodegradable BAGS

Let’s do our part to reduce plastic pollution around the world! When packing, please only utilize reusable bags like dry bags, silicone bags (we love Stasher), and dry pouches for waterproofing your phone/passport/money. We recommend bringing along lots of different shapes and sizes to help organize and separate all your gear, dirty clothing, and toiletries. Also, having a stash of brown paper lunch bags, sanitary bags, or biodegradable poop bags is a must have for collecting and carrying out trash on the trails.

SNACKS

There’s plenty of hearty food provided at meals but bring some extra snacks. The days can be long and you need to keep your energy up! Make sure to grab some comfort foods! Your favorite snacks will give you that extra morale boost to finish each day strong. Some of our favorites are Cheez-Its and gummy worms.

Backpack or small duffel

Unless you are going directly to the airport after safari, you’ll be leaving your mountain gear back at the hotel, so bring a backpack or small duffel to pack all your safari gear in. To make things easy, this can be the daypack or duffel you use for the mountain.

Small purse or backpack

For the items that you’ll want easy access to in the car, like snacks, phone, portable phone charger, and your warm layer. This doesn’t have to be anything fancy and can even be a reusable tote bag if you want.

Casual shoes or sandals

On this part of the adventure you can give your feet a break, so pack a pair of sandals, or comfortable shoes (they can even be your camp shoes from the mountain) that are easy to take off for when you need to climb up on the seats to better see the animals.

3 pairs of clothes in neutral tones

Since you’ll be in the safari car all day it’s important to pack functional, but comfortable clothes. Neutral tones are important - think khaki, army green, or white - to keep the tsetse flies away. They’re especially attracted to black and royal blue, so stay away from those colors.

Warm layer

Mornings and evenings on safari can get chilly (like as low as 40°F!), so make sure to bring a warm layer. This can be a fleeces or down jacket, and can even be one of the items you wore on the mountain.

Bathing suit

You never know when you might need to take a spontaneous sunset dip in the safari lodge pool!

Sun Hat

Bring a packable sun hat to protect you from the sun while spotting animals on safari. 

Sunglasses

Goodr sunglasses look just as amazing on safari as they do on Kilimanjaro, so don’t forget to pack those!

Sunscreen

Just like on Kilimanjaro, the sun can be strong in the Tanzanian bush. Make sure you pack your Raw Elements Natural Sunscreen like you did for the mountain.

Pajamas

Bring whatever pajamas you’re most comfortable in so you can get some great rest after spotting animals all day.

Insect repellent

One of the challenges of going on safari are the insects. We recommend bringing Picaridin from Sawyer Products to apply each day to help prevent insect bites.

Poncho or Rain jacket

Mother Nature can always throw a rain storm our way, no matter the season, so make sure to pack your poncho or rain jacket for safari. This can be the same poncho or jacket you wore on the mountain.

Toiletries

While on safari you will have access to showers, yay! We recommend bringing your mountain toiletries and anything else you might need for off-mountain pampering. Safari is known for dusty conditions so be prepared with some extra baby wipes just in case.

Entertainment

While we’ll be spotting plenty of animals, we have some long drives in between, so bring something to entertain yourself on the long drive. A few ideas are books, audiobooks, podcasts, or even download a season of your favorite show. Or you can take a nap. We love naps!

snacks + a reusable shopping bag

There’s plenty of hearty food provided at meal time, but be sure to bring plenty of extra snacks! The days can be long, you need to keep your energy up, and nothing beats comfort food when you're on the trails! Some of our favorite morale boosters are Cheez-Its, gummy worms, and Pringles. 

Packing extra snacks is especially important for those with dietary restrictions. While we can accommodate all dietary restrictions, due to the remote nature of our adventures, there might not be as much variety as you’d find at home, so packing the snacks you know you love is definitely advised. If you have questions about what to expect on your adventure when it comes to food, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.

Bring a small reusable shopping bag to eliminate the need to use a single-use plastic bag for snacks or souvenir stops. They’re also handy to have in case you need another bag to take on the plane. Just another way to make Mother Earth proud!

Binoculars (optional)

Want to spot those far away animals? If you do, consider bringing a pair of binoculars so you can get a closer look at our safari friends.