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Safari summary

About Marangu route
Marangu Route starts from the south-east giving you an opportunity to sleep in the Huts, which is not present in any other route to Kilimanjaro like Machame route (which has the Borranco wall). The locals and tourist call it Coca-cola route as it cheaper and easier to climb than Machame route. Spending an extra day is highly recommended for proper acclimatization. You will ascend to the summit and descend back to the gate on the same path.
In our Marangu Route Itinerary there are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls and basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at Kibo Hut. Best time to climb is the dry season.
Marangu route Geology:
The Marangu route is popularly known for its beautiful scenic views and most incredible geological structures in the entire Kilimanjaro routes. The main geological structures in Kilimanjaro Marangu Route like Kibo, has a gas emitting fumarole in its crater. It is capped by a symmetrical cone with the escarpments rising more than 180 metres.
This route has a continuous layer of Lava which buries most old geographical features. The Kibo plateau has 5 main lava cones; Phonotephrites and tephriphonolites of the Lava tower group which is almost 4,80,000 years ago. Aphyric Phonolite lavas, which is 4,60,000 years ago
Marangu route climate:
The Marangu route starts through the fertile rainforest and you may feel the humid temperature at the beginning. The heath and moorland region or zone gives you a bit drizzle of rain or snow. The summit attempt is made from Barafu in the earky morning hours, often during the full moon day. This is the coldest and windiest section youryour climb.
However, the sun comes up soon and the rest of the layers will be cleared early. The route experiences 2 seasons. Wet and dry, during the wet season the rainfall can be steadily heavy every day and this makes the terrain the mountain bit difficult. However, during the dry season you will be able to summit the Kilimanjaro in an ease. The climate you experience here is similar to Machame route 6 days itinerary.
Why choose Marangu route?
You can choose this route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. It also offers you the hut accommodation which is the only of its kind in Kilimanjaro routes. You will not need to add more porters as there is no need of carrying tents via Marangu route as compares to other routes like Lemosho route, Rongai Route, or Northern circuit route. If you add an extra day to the this route, you have a success rate of 70% to the summit of Kilimanjaro and enjoy the scenic view in Uhuru peak.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking | trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	June, July, August, September, October, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Airport transfers
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Alcoholic beverages
• International flights
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas