Kilimanjaro Safari Journals has compiled a pretty decent gear list, pointing out that a Kilimanjaro climb does involve trekking through five climates. While a bit over-the-top in places (probably catered to those more accustomed to 4- and 5-star hotels), the list still has some valuable subsections, including this one on important docs:

• Cash (to buy drinks, tipping etc.) – USD or Tanzanian Shilling
• Other money: credit card (Visa is best) and/or travellers cheques
• Passport & relevant visa papers
• Flight ticket(s)
• Africa travel insurance policy
• Notebook & pen/pencil
• Your itinerary & Kilimanjaro operator contact numbers
• Emergency phone numbers
• Addresses and mobile numbers (postcards/e-mails/texts)
• Medical history
• Vaccinations certificates (e.g. yellow fever)
• Phone card and international access numbers
• Extra passport photos
• Copy of your passport, kept in a separate place than your passport (or scan a copy electronically and keep it in your e-mail box where you can access and print at an internet terminal)
• Back-up ID (e.g. driver’s license)

If applicable to you/optional –

• Kilimanjaro guide book – worth more to read prior to your trek
• International Youth Hostel card (depending on your type of trip and accommodation)
• Copy of marriage certificate, especially if you recently tied the knot
• Copies of prescriptions
• Business cards

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