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KILIMANJARO CLIMB- 6 DAYS MARANGU ROUTE

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Activity type: Trekking
Activity level: Easy
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12 Feb 2019 - 31 Dec 2020

Duration: 6 Day(s) / Tour with flexible start dates
Price: from $1280

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Known as the “Coca-Cola” route, the Marangu route is a classic trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the oldest, most well-established route. Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope. It is also the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations.

The minimum days required for this route is five, although the probability of successfully reaching the top in that time period is quite low. Spending an extra acclimatization day on the mountain is highly recommended when climbing Kilimanjaro using the Marangu route.

However, despite its immense popularity, we avoid leading climbs on the Marangu route. The route has the least scenic variety of all the routes because the ascent and descent are done on the same path and it is the most crowded route for that reason. Marangu is favored only during the rainy season, where the hut accommodations are preferred over wet ground, or for those who only have five days to climb Kilimanjaro (which we do not recommend anyhow). Otherwise, the Marangu route is a poor choice

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Price includes

  • - Private transport from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi. - 2 nights of accommodation at Parkview Inn. - Private transport to and from the hotel to the Kilimanjaro Park Gate - National Park entry fees and hut fees - Kilimanjaro Park rescue team fees - Government taxes - 3 freshly-prepared delicious meals daily on the mountain prepared by professional cooks whom are happy to accommodate your dietary needs - 3-4 liters of mineral/treated water per person per day - Hot drinks on the mountain and hot water for washing - Friendly and highly qualified mountain guides, assistant guides and professional cooks - Enough Porters to carry camping gear and additional baggage - Accommodation in Huts/camping - Portable oxygen tanks, ox meter and emergency first-aid kit - Porter’s Cook’s and Guide’s Salary.

Not included in price

  • - Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel in Moshi before climb and before safari. - Personal items and toiletries - Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain. Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber):

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Levis Manase

 Levis Manase 

38 years, Tanzania

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I began climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in 2011 as a porter and after about two years, I became one of the most beloved and skilled guides in the business. I have an amazing sense and knowledge of the mountain and has led hundreds of clients to its peak. I have also been guiding safaris for three years, using my vast knowledge of Tanzanian nature and wildlife. I studied at the Professional Tour Guide School in Mombasa Kenya, completing My course in 2010. I worked with Popote Africa Adventure and another well-known company before founding SHIKA TOURS AND SAFARIS. I’m energetic, extremely funny, and most importantly, experienced. I will give you a trip your Lifetime

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Tanzania, Kilimanjaro Region, Rombo

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