Climbing Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route
Description
Zara Tours guides treks up the Marangu Route, which is the easiest and shortest route to Kilimanjaro's summit and is known as the "Coca Cola" or "tourist" route. This is the only route on Kilimanjaro with the comforts of solar-powered sleeping huts and comfortable beds at every camp. The huts are communal, and each bunk has a sponge mattress and pillow. Bathrooms and running water are available at the two lower huts. Basic men's and ladies' latrines are available at the last camp. All climbing groups, often from several countries around the world, share meals in dining huts providing a jovial and energetic atmosphere. Soft drinks, bottled water, and beer may be for sale at the huts. Bring small Tanzanian bills to purchase these items (prices increase with elevation). This route is usually done in 5 days, but you can do it in 6 days for better acclimatization. You can spend your extra day resting at Horombo or climbing to a basecamp below Kibo's sub peak Mawenzi.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(123)
Fantastikisl experience. The climb was tougher than expected but still fully feasible. The Zara Tours team was exceptional and absolutely crucial for us to reach the top.
From the moment i arrived till the moment i left i felt at home, great welcoming , professional staff, they managed to make hiking a 5 stars experience, the instructor was very friendly and kept pushing us till last minute we couldn’t finish without him
My dad and I had an unforgettable time climbing the Marangu Route with Yohana and his team! The Marangu is a tough climb, but they provided relentless support and took excellent care of us. Even when the altitude got the better of us and we had to turn back for health reasons, Yohana ensured our descent was safe, steady, and comfortable. Highly recommend booking your Kilimanjaro climb with Yohana—you won’t regret it!
My experience with Zara Tours is beyond words. In 1999, a medical mistake led to the amputation of my leg and severe nerve damage. After 17 years in a wheelchair, I finally received a prosthetic in 2016. Ever since I was a child, I dreamed of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and in 2018, I was finally strong enough to try. Finding the right organization felt impossible, until I met Mama Zara (Zainab Ansell). She didn’t see “disability”, she saw strength. She believes disability is not inability, according to her we are not handicapped but handi”capables” and because of her, I found my confidence, my purpose, and my dignity again. She changed my life, and the lives of so many others. Since then, I’ve climbed Kilimanjaro six times with Zara, with incredible people facing their own challenges, amputees, blind individuals, people with MS, deaf, people with brain injuries, cancer survivors, and more.. And I’m already planning the next climb in 2027. I will carry my gratitude for her in my heart forever. A documentary has been produced. It can be requested via info@portreitzschool.eu
It was a great adventure with a very cool team. All was perfect regarding food, luggage and the time up there. I will definitely recommend it to my friends and am really looking forward to come back another time.
This was an fantastic crew help us up to the maintain top of Kilimanjaro. So supporting during the entire trip and fantastic securing that I all the way
Hi, Zara Tours and our guides - Festo and fellow guides Joseph, Michael, Jackson & Monday and whole crew were amazing! They supported us physically and psychologically on both Mt. Meru & Kilimanjaro climb. Thank you team for being you and being authentic and great professionals whole time. I enjoyed you and whole Tanzania very much. Piece of my heart stays with you 🙃 I wish you all the best, lot of happy clients and successfull summits. See you this or next life again.
Excellent care from the whole team. The only disadvantage was the early start to the summit
We had great trip up to the top of Kilimandscharo, thanks to our guides Nteze and Juma!
Everything was super well arranged from start to finish, have made it with the guides, Bruce and Adam respect. Diamox has helped a lot
