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Marangu Route

Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania · International climbs in Tanzania

Pesos are approximate, at rates from Exchange Rate API.

Difficulty 7/9 · Difficult 5–9 hours with some climbing in the cold, or 3 days or more.

Major climb · Back trail

Usually
5D4N or 6D5N
Guide
Required
Registration
TZS 178,850 · ≈ ₱4,334 · foreigner rate

Fees and permits

TANAPA non-resident adult rates for 2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30: entrance TZS 178,850, hut fee TZS 153,300 and rescue TZS 51,100. The tariff page prints no unit. Licensed guide and porter fees are listed at TZS 3,500 and TZS 5,000. This is the one route that uses huts (Mandara, Horombo and Kibo).

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Where its facts come from

Its history
  1. OpenStreetMap node 2142573962

    Backs: Jump-off town

  2. Mount Kilimanjaro - Wikipedia

    Backs: How it runs, Days, Difficulty

  3. Visitor Guide - TANAPA Kilimanjaro

    Backs: Guide, Registration

  4. Kilimanjaro National Park Tariff | TANAPA

    Backs: Registration

  5. Kilimanjaro National Park | TANAPA

    Backs: Major or Minor