Climbing Gears & Renting
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Be selective in what you take with you. Please note that our porters are limited to carrying 20 kgs of your personal belongings. Everything the porters will carry for you between campsites should be placed into the duffel bag, including the sleeping bag. Our porters will place your duffel bag and sleeping bag into a large, sturdy, waterproof bag with a roll-top closure.
If you have excess weight, you will be required to hire an additional porter. It is rare to require an extra porter and should happen only in special cases, such as for carrying extensive photography equipment. You are expected to bring everything you need, though we do rent warm sleeping bags and trekking poles on location. All extra luggage, items you will not use on your climb, such safari clothing, gear and equipment, can also be safely stored at the hotel.
Plastic, recyclable water bottles are not allowed in the park, due to past problems with litter. So water should be carried in Nalgene bottles, water bladders, or similar devices. You should be able to carry 3-4 liters of water with you at all times. Please do not bring alcohol. It is illegal to have alcohol in the park. Our staff will not carry it for you. Besides, drinking and high altitude do not mix well.
Checked luggage on airplanes can get lost or delayed on the way to Tanzania. You should prepare for this possibility by wearing or carrying on the items that are essential to your Kilimanjaro climb. While most clothing, gear and equipment can be replaced in Tanzania prior to your climb, there are some things that you should not replace.
Chumia African Travel recommends that you wear one complete hiking outfit on the plane, including a long sleeve shirt, hiking pants, underwear, socks, and hiking boots. In your carry on baggage, you should bring your backpack, waterproof jacket and pants, insulated jacket, fleece pants, snacks, toiletries, medications, camera and all paperwork. Airline regulations do not allow you to carry trekking poles on the plane. Make sure you do wear/carry your hiking boots; wearing a different pair of boots on your climb will likely cause blistering.
If your baggage is lost or delayed, please notify us immediately upon your arrival so we can assist you in assembling the necessary gear. We will take you to local, independently owned rental gear shops in Moshi. Note that these shops generally carry second-hand items that may not be up to Western standards. Chumia African Travel cannot guarantee the fit, quality or functionality of items found in local shops. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to carry on the most important pieces of gear as noted above. We will make reasonable attempts to deliver delayed luggage to you on the mountain. All additional expenses that are incurred by us while resolving lost or delayed luggage problems must be reimbursed locally.
Available Gear for hire in Moshi for Climbing Kilimanjaro
| Sleeping bag | $20 |
| Hat: | $5 |
| Balaclava/Scarf: | $5 |
| Fleece Pants: | $10 |
| Warm Jacket: | $10 |
| Long Underwear: | $5 |
| Raincoat/Poncho: | $10 |
| Rain Pants: | $10 |
| Gloves: | $5 |
| Sweater/Pullover: | $10 |
| Socks: | $2 |
| Hiking Boots: | $20 |
| Sleeping Bag and Liner: | $30 |
| Duffel Bag/Backpack: | $20 |
| Rucksack/Daypack: | $10 |
| Hiking Poles (2): | $10 |
| Gaiters: | $10 |
| Torch/Flashlight: | $10 |
| Sunglasses: | $5 |
| Batteries: | $3 |
| Water Bottle: | $5 |
| Binoculars: | $20 |
- – Tents and foam sleeping pads are provided at no charge.
- – Rental prices are subject to change.
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Weather on Kilimanjaro
The short answer is that the temperatures on Mount Kilimanjaro range from hot to bitter cold. The journey from the gate to the peak is like traveling from the equator to Antarctica in a matter of days. This is because the routes to the Uhuru peak cross different ecological zones. Mount Kilimanjaro has five major ecological zones, each approximately 3,280 feet (1,000 m) in altitude. Each zone is subject to a corresponding decrease in rainfall, temperature and life as the altitude increases.
Moshi, the gateway town from which our climbs are organized, is located just south of the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. At 2,667 feet (900 m) above sea level, the town is located in the lowest, warmest ecological zone. Average temperature, humidity and precipitation figures for Moshi are reflected in the following table.
Average Temperature, Humidity and Precipitation in Moshi, Tanzania |
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| Month | Low (F) | Average (F) | High (F) | Humidity (%) | Rainfall (in) |
| January | 64 | 78 | 92 | 58 | 1.4 |
| February | 64 | 78 | 92 | 57 | 2.0 |
| March | 66 | 78 | 90 | 63 | 4.7 |
| April | 67 | 76 | 85 | 73 | 13.8 |
| May | 65 | 72 | 79 | 77 | 9.3 |
| June | 62 | 70 | 78 | 72 | 1.5 |
| July | 60 | 69 | 78 | 69 | 1.0 |
| August | 60 | 70 | 80 | 66 | 0.7 |
| September | 60 | 71 | 83 | 61 | 0.6 |
| October | 62 | 75 | 88 | 57 | 1.0 |
| November | 64 | 76 | 89 | 57 | 2.5 |
| December | 64 | 77 | 90 | 60 | 2.1 |
Due to its proximity to the equator, Mount Kilimanjaro does not experience wide temperature changes from season to season. Instead, the temperatures on Mount Kilimanjaro are determined more so by the altitude and time of day. At the beginning of the climb, at the base of the mountain, the average temperature is around 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 27 degrees Celsius). From there, the temperatures will decrease as you move through Mount Kilimanjaro’s ecological zones.
At the summit, Uhuru Point, the night time temperatures can range between 20 and -20 degrees Fahrenheit (-7 to -29 degrees Celsius). Due to Mount Kilimanjaro’s great height, the mountain creates its own weather. It is extremely variable and impossible to predict. Therefore, regardless of when you climb, you should always be prepared for wet days and cold nights.
Below are the five zones from the lowest to the highest altitude along with the average annual precipitation, zone characteristics, and feeds to the current weather in each particular zone.
Bushland
- Altitude: 2,600 to 6,000 ft (800 to 1,800 m)
- Precipitation: 20 to 70 in (500 to 1,800 mm)
- Cultivated land, grasslands and populated human settlements characterize this zone
Rain Forest
- Altitude: 6,000 to 9,200 ft (1,800 to 2,800 m)
- Precipitation: 79 to 40 in (2,000 to 1,000 mm)
- The forest receives 6 feet of rain annually, supporting a variety of plants and wildlife while clear nights can produce low temperatures.
Heath
- Altitude: 9,200 to 13,200 ft (2,800 to 4,000 m)
- Precipitation: 51 to 21 in (1,300 to 530 mm)
- This semi-alpine zone is characterized by heath-like vegetation and abundant wild flowers. The unique Senecio trees are abundant here.
Alpine Desert
- Altitude: 13,200 to 16,500 ft (4,000 to 5,000 m)
- Precipitation: 10 in (250 mm)
- The alpine desert receives little water and correspondingly light vegetation exists here. The temperature can vary from over 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the day to below freezing at night
Arctic
- Altitude: 16,500+ ft (5,000+ m)
- Precipitation: <4 in (100 mm)
- Characterized by ice and rock, there is virtually no plant or animal life at this altitude. Nights are extremely cold and the day’s unbuffered sun is powerful. The oxygen level is half that of sea level
KILIMANJARO TREKKING RATES
CHUMIA AFRICAN TRAVEL 2018/19 KILIMANJARO TREKKING RATES ARE CHARGED IN USD AND ARE CHANGING OVER TIME, CONTACT US TO GET THE QUOTES
price per person differ from price charged in group |
Experience a feeling to be at the top of Africa, CAT provide beyond your expectation
Price for trekking includes
- All national park fees.
- Rescue fees.
- Camping fees
- Good salary for the crew.
- All meals and water on the mountain.
- A nice and comfortable mattress.
- Camping fees/Hut fee (if marangu route)
- Transport in general (which means, from your arrival to your
departure, as well as from the hotel to the mountain and back to hotel) - Hotel staying in Moshi with bed and breakfast for 2 nights, one night
before the climb and one night after the climb - Professional and experienced Mountain Guides, amazing chef and trusted
porters(supporters) to make your adventure with us in Tanzania the most successful
one - First aid kit
- Emergency Oxygen
- Pulse oxymeter to monitor our clients heart beat and their oxygen
level while on the mountain
NOT INCLUDED:
- Flights
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Personal drinks and snacks
- Tips for the climbing team
Tipping on kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber)
*Guides $20/day/guide
*cook $15/day
*Porter $10/day/porter - Lunch and dinner at the hotel plus extra days at the hotel
- Personal equipment
- Sleeping bags
Mountain trekking routes status
There are many paths up the mountain, all leading to the same goal. We offer various trail up Mount Kilimanjaro
Routes comparison Table
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Routes comparison Table
| Code | Route | Length trek(days) | Price range | overnights | Acent & Descent | Acclimatisation | Success rate | People traffic |
| CAT-KILI-1 | Marangu | 5 | Low | Huts | Same | Low | Low | High |
| CAT-KILI-1:2 | Marangu | 6 | Low | Huts | Same | Medium | Medium | High |
| CAT-KILI-2 | Machame | 6 | Medium | Tents | Different | Medium-High | High | High |
| CAT-KILI-2:2 | Machame | 7 | Medium | Tents | Different | High | High | High |
| CAT-KILI-3:2 | Umbwe | 6 | Medium | Tents | Different | Low | Medium-High | Low |
| CAT-KILI-4 | Shira | 6 | High | Tents | Different | Low | Low | Low |
| CAT-KILI-4:2 | Shira | 7 | High | Tents | Different | Low | Medium | Low |
| CAT-KILI-5:2 | Rongai | 6 | Medium | Tents | Different | Medium | Medium | Low |
| CAT-KILI-5:3 | Rongai | 7 | High | Tents | Different | Medium-High | High | Low |
| CAT-KILI-6 | Lemosho | 7 | High | Tents | Different | High | High | Low |
| CAT-KILI-6:2 | Lemosho | 8 | High | Tents | Different | High | High | Low |
| CAT-KILI-7 | Northen Circuit | 8 | High | Tents | Different | High | High | Low |
| CAT-KILI-7:2 | Northen Circuit | 9 | High | Tents | Different | High | High | Low |
Kilimanjaro’s trekking best seasons
The main trekking seasons on Kilimanjaro correspond with the mountain’s two dry seasons (an imprecise term, the weather being occasionally inclement during these periods too) namely January to mid-March and June to October. Of course you can trek up Kilimanjaro in the rainy season but not only is there a much higher chance of trekking in the rain, the summits of Kibo and Mawenzi are likely to be wreathed in thick cloud too. Indeed, several agencies even suspend their operations in November and December, deciding that any trek up Kilimanjaro is foolhardy at this time and the rewards for the trekkers considerably less. Curiously, however, Christmas and New Year, when the weather is far from perfect, are actually the most popular times for climbing Kilimanjaro.
Which is the best season on Kilimanjaro?
The January-to-March trekking season on Kilimanjaro
As to the relative merits of the two trekking seasons, the differences are small though significant. The January to March season tends to be (slightly) colder and there is a much greater chance of snow on the path at this time. The days, however, are often clearer, with only the occasional brief shower. It is usually an exceptionally beautiful time to climb and is often a little quieter than the other peak season of June to October, which coincides with the main academic holidays in Europe and the West. In this latter season the clouds tend to hang around the tree-line following the heavy rains of March to May. Once above this altitude, however, the skies are blue and brilliant and the chance of precipitation minimal (though still present).The June-to-October trekking season on Kilimanjaro
Although the June to October season tends to be busier, this is not necessarily a disadvantage. For example, if you are travelling independently to Tanzania but wish, for the sake of companionship or simply to cut down on costs, to join up with other travellers for your Kilimanjaro trek, then the high visitor numbers in the June-October peak season will give you the best chance of doing this.While if you do crave solitude when you walk, it can still be found on the mountain during this peak season. The trails are long, so you can always find vast gaps between trekkers to allow you to walk in peace; some of the routes – Rongai, for example, or the two trails across the Shira Plateau – almost never have more than one or two trekking groups on them at any one time, and are often completely deserted.
And besides, Kilimanjaro is just so huge that its presence will dwarf your fellow trekkers to the point where they become, if you wish them to be, quite unnoticeable.
Climbing Kilimanjaro is the best experience ever. When to climb? For many climbers this question is almost irrelevant as they will have to fit their climb into whatever dates they can clear from their busy work or family schedules, though for perhaps the majority, this is probably the first question prospective climbers should ask themselves
Due to Mount Kilimanjaro’s proximity to the equator, this region does not experience the extremes of winter and summer weather, but rather dry and wet seasons. Therefore, the best time to climb Kilimanjaro tends to be the warmest and driest months The primary issue is safety, as the risks associated with climbing increase significantly when the weather is foul. The effects of rain, mud, snow, ice and cold can be very strenuous on the body. Correspondingly, your chances of a successful summit also increases significantly with nice weather. Of course, the mountain gets more foot traffic during these periods as well.
The table below lists the relative temperature, precipitation, cloudiness and crowds during the calendar months.
| Month | Temperature | Precipitation | Cloudiness | Crowds |
| January | Warm | Medium | Low | High |
| February | Warm | Medium | Low | High |
| March | Moderate | High | Medium | Low |
| April | Moderate | High | High | Low |
| May | Moderate | High | High | Low |
| June | Cold | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| July | Cold | Medium | Low | High |
| August | Cold | Low | Low | High |
| September | Moderate | Low | Low | High |
| October | Moderate | Low | Medium | Medium |
| November | Moderate | High | Medium | Low |
| December | Moderate | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Recommended |
| Good |
| OK |
| Not Recommended |
From January through mid-March are the warmest months, with clear skies in the mornings and evenings. During the day, clouds may appear along with brief showers. The long rainy season spans from the end of March to early June. We do not recommend climbing during this time unless you are an experienced backpacker who has trekked in similar conditions It can be very wet, and visibility may be low due to heavy clouds. The crowds are gone, however. From mid June to the end of October, the mountain is generally a bit colder, but also drier. The short rainy season spans from the beginning of November to the beginning of December. Afternoon rains are common, but skies are clear in mornings and evenings.
Note that the rains are unpredictable and may come early or extend beyond their typical time frames. It is possible to experience mostly dry weather conditions during the rainy season, just as it is possible to have heavy rain during the dry season.
Mountain trekking Trail Conditions
The trails on Mount Kilimanjaro are well marked and maintained. Technical skills are not required on our routes. There are only a couple spots where scrambling (climbing on hands and feet) is required, such as the Barranco Wall, the Western Breach approach (now closed) and optional Lava Tower climb. The path to and from Uhuru Point is on scree, which can be especially tiring and slippery.Bad weather conditions can complicate matters. Climbers should be prepared to trek through all types of weather, such as fog, rain, snow, and all types of earth, whether loose, dusty, muddy, wet, snowy or icy.
There are “long drop” public toilets at every campsite. Essentially, they are wooden structures built around a deep hole dug into the ground. There are no commodes in the public toilets. You relieve yourself in a hole cut into the bottom of the shack in a standing or squatting position. Given the crowds on Kilimanjaro, these public toilets see a lot of use and therefore can get rather dirty.
Private toilets are included on all of our climbs. Private toilets consist of a plastic toilet and a privacy tent.
There are no shower facilities on the mountain.
Safari information
You will be coordinating travel from your home country to Moshi,
Tanzania. The easiest way to get to Moshi is to fly into Kilimanjaro
International Airport (KIA), this can be reached via Amsterdam (Europe),
Doha (Qatar), Nairobi (Kenya), Istanbul (Turkey) or Dar es Salaam
(Tanzania).
The most reliable East African connecting flights to Kilimanjaro are
run by a Tanzanian Airline called Precision Airways. If you’d like more
information on these options, please contact us.
