For many years the majority of the well-known climbing expeditions to Kilimanjaro have chosen Marangu Hotel as their base. At Marangu Hotel one can be confident of an organisation backed by over forty years of personal experience, which equips and prepares mountaineers for all that they may encounter on their climb to the summit of Africa's highest mountain.

Our guides, who work only for Marangu Hotel, are specially trained by the hotel to ensure a safe and rewarding climb and are internationally recognised for their efficiency. Most of them come from families that have been providing guides for the hotel for many years, and this traditional partnership is evident in the cheerful, consistent and professional service they provide.

Marangu Hotel organises two types of climb:
Fully Equipped climbs:
The hotel arranges hut bookings, guides and porters, bedding and equipment, and catering on the mountain. Climbers are expected to bring all necessary warm clothing, although the hotel will make good any shortfalls where possible at no extra charge. Hotel staff undertake each climber's mountain packing to ensure that nothing is omitted. A special price package exists for those wishing to stay at the hotel before and after their fully-equipped climb.

Hard Way climbs:
This alternative type of safari involves climbers bringing all their own food and equipment, and catering for themselves on the climb. The hotel arranges guides and porters for climbers as well as booking hut accommodation. Please note that the guide requires his own porter.