Climbing Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route

Climbing Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route

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$ 1,810.00

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via Marangu Route has been referred to as the ‘Coca Cola’ route and this has led potential climbers to think that it is an easy route to the summit. This is far from the truth to be honest! The fact that it requires a minimum of 5 days to complete it does not mean that it is easier than any other route.

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All about the Marangu Route

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via Marangu Route has been referred to as the ‘Coca Cola’ route and this has led potential climbers to think that it is an easy route to the summit. This is far from the truth to be honest! The fact that it requires a minimum of 5 days to complete it does not mean that it is easier than any other route. The only reason that people say it is easier is because it is the only route up Mount Kilimanjaro where you sleep in huts as opposed to tents.

An optional acclimatization day at Horombo Huts is highly recommended for those with no prior trekking in altitude experience under their belt. Advance booking of hut accommodation is required to avoid any inconveniences. The route starts from the park headquarters in the village of Marangu and heads straight westwards towards Kibo. The trail goes through lush rainforest, heath and moorland to alpine desert and ultimately the arctic zone at the peak and same route down.

 

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

+ What is included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

  • Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Pre & Post Trek accommodation at a designated hotel or lodge
  • Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees and 18% VAT on tour fees & services which cost nearly 55% of the total cost charged
  • All accommodation fees as you will be sleeping in A-shape huts
  • Sleeping Mats
  • Transportation to & from the mountain gate
  • Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
  • 3 meals daily while on the mountain
  • Filtered water throughout the trek
  • Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
  • Portable toilets and toilets tents (If necessary)

-What is not included in this tour?
Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

  • Flights
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Laundry Services
  • Tips to mountain crew

Tip on Mountain Kilimanjaro is recommended for group sharing as following:
Guide $15 – $20/guide/day
Cook $10 – $15/day
Porters $8 – $10/porter/dayFlights