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Balaclava
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Dark sunglasses - Necessary, attachable sides preferable.
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Sun screen - Factor 15 or more, oil based.
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Sleeping bag - The temperature at night can get down to -10C. A good quality sleeping bag will assist with a good night's rest.
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Inner sheet - For Sleeping bag.
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Water bottle - 3 litres, as you need to drink plenty of water.
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Purifying tablets - Water is not unhealthy although its flora content is different from what you are used to.
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Energy drink - To make the water taste better and provide energy.
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Hiking boots - Big enough to wear thick socks. Waterproof and preferably leather - particularly for the rain forest.
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Thin socks - Helps to keep your feet dry and prevent blisters - cotton or silk.
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Upper body wear - Minimum three layers. Items should be wool, polypropylene or pile. Thin layers rather than heavyweight thick jumpers etc. Cotton does not provide adequate insulation.
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Long underwear - Thermal
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Pants - Loosely fit and comfortable, tracksuit good.
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Rain jackets / pants - Gortex / Ventex preferable.
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Warm gloves / mits - Thin inner pair and heavy outer ideal - Waterproof.
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Day pack - For your own daily use.
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Canvas bag - For porters to carry on the mountain. Limited to 12kg.
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Face cloth - For washing. ‘Wet-Ones’ are also useful.
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Towel - Small one for the climb only.
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Pocket Knife
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Torch - Bring lots of Batteries - your final ascent begins in the dark. A head torch is useful as it leaves your hands free.
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Walking stick - Ski pole best as the height is adjustable.
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Gaiters - To cover your ankles and protect against snow, mud & scree.
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Lip ice or Zinc Cream - To protect against sunburnt lips.
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Toilet paper
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Small garden spade - Please do not litter, dig a 20 cm hole and burn the toilet paper - PLEASE!
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Trailm munchies - Bring plenty of your favourites - Chocolate for energy.
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Garbage bags - To protect your clothing inside your bag against snow and rain. Thick bags work better.
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Small mirror - Not essential, but has been suggested by some previous clients.
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Spreads - Bovril / Marmite, you will be given lots of toast on this trip. We suggest your favorite spread.
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Other foods - Powdered milk is not available in Tanzania and might come in handy for your tea/coffee.
First Aid Kit
*** PLEASE NOTE: GOOD QUALITY EQUIPMENT WILL MAKE FOR A MUCH MORE PLEASANT TRIP.
EQUIPMENT HIRE LIST
The following equipment can be hired from us if you are travelling via Johannesburg.
*** If you would like to hire any of the above equipment please ask for the form to be faxed to you with the booking and payment forms.
Terms and conditions for hiring equipment:
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All equipment requested will be confirmed in writing by Wild Frontiers - until such time it is must not be assumed that equipment is booked. It is available on a first-come first-served basis.
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It is the hirer’s responsibility to collect equipment and return equipment on the dates specified - any late returns will be charged at a full weekly hire rate.
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All equipment to be returned in a good condition. Any lost or damaged goods will be charged for.
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Do not attempt to clean or wash anything please!! If items are washed incorrectly they will be damaged.
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The deposit stated on this agreement is required upon collection.
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