What should I wear for a successful summit night on Mount Kilimanjaro?

What should I wear to climb Kilimanjaro?

Summit at 19,340 feet on Kilimanjaro at Uhuru Peak at night is a big deal for hikers. It’s the night (and day) on which you climb far higher and for much longer than on any other day of your Kilimanjaro climb. It’s also the coldest and windiest day of your trek and the only time you climb in the dark. Here's a list of the items necessary for each part of the body: Use this in your Kilimanjaro preparation to ensure you have everything you need to summit Kilimanjaro.

Kilimanjaro packing list at the head
Balaclava: This is a fantastic piece of clothing for keeping your face, head, and neck warm, especially during the night-time portion of summit day. No other item protects your head so well.

Head torch: The first hours of your night-time summit at the roof of Africa are done in the dark, except for those doing a Kilimanjaro full moon climb. Your head torch is your hands-free light to guide you along the trail. It’s therefore very important that you have one with a strong beam.

Sunglasses: Eye protection is so important on the summit night of Mount Kilimanjaro. When the sun starts to rise, the rays bounce off the snow and can cause snow blindness in those without glasses.

Kilimanjaro packing list at the body
Moisture-wicking compression top: This skin-tight, long-sleeved thermal compression top is a wonderful tool for helping to keep you warm on summit night as well as to keep you dry by wicking away sweat.

Insulated down or synthetic jacket: This is one of the most important garments you wear on summit night. Down is incredibly insulating, but synthetic fibers can also be used. This is also one of the most expensive items on your summit packing list. For those who aren’t sure about buying an insulated jacket of their own, these can easily be rented. At Call us at WhatsApp +255 747 989 416 or email us at exploreafrica024@gmail.com, and we will help you get a synthetic jacket.

Waterproof jacket: Your waterproof jacket is a very important item for keeping you warm. Also have a hood, as you’ll pull this over your hat for extra head and neck warmth. A drawstring hood is a great choice, so you can pull it snugly around your face.