Hike through Mount Kilimanjaro via Marangu Route

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 meters. 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 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 early morning hours, often during the full moon day. This is the coldest and windiest section your 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 huts of Marangu route are: Mandara Hut, Horombo Hut and Kibo hut. 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. Included o Pre & Post Trek accommodation at hotel o Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees and 18% VAT on tour fees & services which cost nearly 55% of the total cost charged. o 4Season mountain tents o Sleeping Mats o Transportation to & from the mountain gate o Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters o 3 meals daily while on the mountain o Filtered water throughout the trek o Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO) o Portable flush toilet provided. Not Included o Flights and Visa. o Items of a personal nature and Laundry Services o Tips to mountain crew Tip on Mountain Kilimanjaro is recommended from KINAPA for group sharing as following: