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    Climb Kilimanjaro

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Kilimanjaro Climbing Options from Marangu Hotel

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and is also the tallest free-standing mountain in the world standing 5,895m or 19,341 feet above sea level. It is one of the Seven Summits – the highest mountains on each of the seven continents.

Climbing Kilimanjaro is on many people’s bucket lists! It is not a technical climb and is relatively accessible to people of all ages. Altitude is the largest challenge on the mountain. For many years, Kilimanjaro climbers have chosen Marangu Hotel as the base for their expeditions up the mountain. At Marangu Hotel one can be confident of an organization backed by over ninety years of 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 are specially trained by the hotel to ensure a safe and rewarding climb and are internationally recognized for their care, knowledge and dedication. Most of them come from families that have been guiding with  the hotel for many years, and this traditional partnership is evident in the cheerful, consistent and professional service they provide. Marangu Hotel is also a partner with the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project and is an industry leader with respect to crew remuneration and conditions.

Marangu Hotel can arrange climbs up any of the established routes up Kilimanjaro. We can also tailor climbs according to climbers’ wishes.  All routes, other than the Marangu route, are camping routes. 

Choose a route

Marangu Route
Marangu Route
Machame Route
Machame Route
Rongai Route
Rongai Route
Northern Circuit Route
Northern Circuit Route
Umbwe Route
Umbwe Route
Lemosho Route
Lemosho Route

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 all 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. Most people opt for fully equipped climbs.

Hard Way Climbs

This type of climb involves climbers bringing all their own food and equipment, and catering for themselves on the climb. However, it is a requirement by Kilimanjaro National Park that all climbers must be accompanied by a licensed guide, and guides are not allowed to carry a load in case of any potential safety issues. This means that a hard way climb will include at least one guide and one porter, who will carry food and equipment for themselves and the guide. The hotel arranges guides and porters for climbers as well as booking hut accommodation, if requested.