Are there Showers & Toilets on Kilimanjaro?
This might sound a little scary, but there are no showers on Kilimanjaro.
All water on the mountain is carried from the closest stream to the camp and is mostly used for consumption.
To freshen up our cook provides a small bowl of boiled water to wash your hands and face at every campsite in the morning, at lunch and in the evening.
It is advisable to bring wet wipes to clean up. Other products which might be useful are biodegradable soap, a quick dry towel, disinfectent gel, classic antiperspirant and possibly a dry hair shampoo.
Kilimanjaro Public Toilets...
Every camp site on Kilimanjaro has public toilets, but it is recommended you lower your expectations (a lot).
The facilities on Kilimanjaro do not feature western style toilets, nor do they have sinks with hot water or soap dispensers.
Many of them do not even have a door, but a walk around wall for privacy instead.
If the toilet happens to have a door, it is often askew due to the cold and therefore difficult to close. The doors usually have locks, however the lock may not work for the aforementioned reason.
What do Public Campsite Toilets look like?
Public toilets on Kilimanjaro resemble a large outhouse.
Inside is a deep hole dug to allow for a long drop, which is also why they are called "long drop" toilets.
The hole is surrounded by a concrete "launch pad" on which one squats (or stands).
But do not despair.
Local Moshi Adventures offers Private Toiet Tents.
