Do you sleep in huts or tents on the Marangu treks please?

Regarding your question, on the trek you will stay in non-heated, wooden A-frame huts with simple, single beds that have thin mattresses. There is no electricity so headlamps are essential. Be prepared to possibly share a hut with members of the opposite sex. Your third sleep, before your summit hike, will be at the most basic of the shelters. This structure has many bunk beds, shared with several other hikers. With the altitude, the shelters do get very cold. For added comfort and insulation, you may consider bringing your own sleeping mat to lay on top of the provided mattresses. Please provide your own sleeping bag and pillow. All huts have shared toilet and bathing facilities.

What vaccinations are required, visa requirements from Australia, tipping, is gratitude included in the price, or is there an actual dollar amount expected to be given or just tip a fair amount, with no expectation. We're a father and daughter hiking together, what is the hut's accommodation/sleeping arrangements.

On the trek you will stay in non-heated, wooden A-frame huts with simple, single beds that have thin mattresses (Twin Share). There is no electricity so headlamps are essential. Your third sleep, before your summit hike, will be at the most basic of the shelters. This structure has many bunk beds, shared with several other hikers. With the altitude, the shelters do get very cold. For added comfort and insulation, you may consider bringing your own sleeping mat to lay on top of the provided mattresses. Please provide your own sleeping bag and pillow. All huts have shared toilet and bathing facilities.

Why do you have different charges for different routes if all are reaching the same peak? Which route is the easiest?

There are a few routes to the top of Kilimanjaro, and you would need to decide which route is best for you. Each route offers different tracks and views. I understand the easiest route is the Marangu Route, but its still pretty tough.

How many mountain crew would I need for this trip? How much would each mountain crew cost per day?

For your hike on Mt. Kilimanjaro, you will be lead by an experienced certified mountain guide. To round out the team, you will be joined by an assistant guide, a cook, and a team of porters. Each hiker will be accompanied by 2 porters. A guideline amount for tips would be between 150-200 USD per climber. Tipping guidelines per day: CEO/Chief Guide: $10-15 USD, Assistant Guide: $8-10 USD, Cooks: $7-10 USD, Porters: $6-8.

wanted to confirm that you still have availability for 2 adults on this trek starting Sunday the 19th. I also wanted to confirm the tour operator - who is the tour operator for this trip?

Unfortunately at this stage, there is only once space remaining available for the June 19th departure. Please may we clarify if you are flexible in your dates of travel, or open to alternative tour options?

Is august a good time to climb? Is it possible to book an extra day to acclimatize (and so provide altitude sickness)

August is one of the best times to climb due to the weather at that time of year, however that also means it is one of the more popular and therefore busier times on the mountain. We can add extra nights of accommodation onto your booking before and after the tour itself to make the experience better for you.

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Moshi
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Moshi to Mandara Huts
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Uhuru Peak
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Horombo Huts to Moshi
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Hannah
September 12th, 2022
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Overall an amazing experience however, it was too much to be squeezed into essentially 3 days before summiting....
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March 10th, 2019
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Dmitry K
October 24th, 2018
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Enjoyed the trip
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Bobby T
August 13th, 2018
5
CEO's and Porters were phenomenal!!
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Manju J
September 19th, 2018
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We had an awesome experience all 5 days of our hike. The crew is amazing, they know when to help you, when to...
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Nina S
September 3rd, 2018
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Very reliable company with a positive culture and incredibly friendly and helpful employees.
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Hayley J
October 1st, 2018
5
Our guide, Fortunatus, took care of everything. Our trip was organised and we were consulted to ensure that we were...
Our guide, Fortunatus, took care of everything. Our trip was organised and we were consulted to ensure that we were happy with the plans. This trip specifically was amazing. Fortunatus Not only organised everything but given we hiked Mt Kilimanjaro, he also checked in with us in terms of our health. Constantly making sure we were ok with the increasing altitude. In addition to this Fortunatus made the trip fun by telling stories as we walked.Show more
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Jack W
October 23rd, 2018
4
The kindness and professionalism of g adventures staff
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James S
August 29th, 2018
5
G adventures provided and incredible experience!
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Marlene
Asked on June 1st, 2025
Do you sleep in huts or tents on the Marangu treks please?
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2025
  Regarding your question, on the trek you will stay in non-heated, wooden A-frame huts with simple, single beds that have thin mattresses. There is no electricity so headlamps are essential. Be prepared to possibly share a hut with members of the opposite sex. Your third sleep, before your summit hike, will be at the most basic of the shelters. This structure has many bunk beds, shared with several other hikers. With the altitude, the shelters do get very cold. For added comfort and insulation, you may consider bringing your own sleeping mat to lay on top of the provided mattresses. Please provide your own sleeping bag and pillow. All huts have shared toilet and bathing facilities.
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Don
Asked on January 27th, 2024
What vaccinations are required, visa requirements from Australia, tipping, is gratitude included in the price, or is there an actual dollar amount expected to be given or just tip a fair amount, with no expectation. We're a father and daughter hiking together, what is the hut's accommodation/sleeping arrangements.
Accommodation
Meals
Tour Details
Visa
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2024
  On the trek you will stay in non-heated, wooden A-frame huts with simple, single beds that have thin mattresses (Twin Share). There is no electricity so headlamps are essential. Your third sleep, before your summit hike, will be at the most basic of the shelters. This structure has many bunk beds, shared with several other hikers. With the altitude, the shelters do get very cold. For added comfort and insulation, you may consider bringing your own sleeping mat to lay on top of the provided mattresses. Please provide your own sleeping bag and pillow. All huts have shared toilet and bathing facilities.
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Mike
Asked on November 8th, 2023
Why do you have different charges for different routes if all are reaching the same peak? Which route is the easiest?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2023
  There are a few routes to the top of Kilimanjaro, and you would need to decide which route is best for you. Each route offers different tracks and views. I understand the easiest route is the Marangu Route, but its still pretty tough.
M
Mark
Asked on July 12th, 2022
How many mountain crew would I need for this trip? How much would each mountain crew cost per day?
Operator
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2022
  For your hike on Mt. Kilimanjaro, you will be lead by an experienced certified mountain guide. To round out the team, you will be joined by an assistant guide, a cook, and a team of porters. Each hiker will be accompanied by 2 porters. A guideline amount for tips would be between 150-200 USD per climber. Tipping guidelines per day: CEO/Chief Guide: $10-15 USD, Assistant Guide: $8-10 USD, Cooks: $7-10 USD, Porters: $6-8.
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Joyce
Asked on May 11th, 2022
wanted to confirm that you still have availability for 2 adults on this trek starting Sunday the 19th. I also wanted to confirm the tour operator - who is the tour operator for this trip?
Operator
Price / Availability
- G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2022
  Unfortunately at this stage, there is only once space remaining available for the June 19th departure. Please may we clarify if you are flexible in your dates of travel, or open to alternative tour options?
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Ron
Asked on March 28th, 2022
Is august a good time to climb? Is it possible to book an extra day to acclimatize (and so provide altitude sickness)
Tour Details
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2022
  August is one of the best times to climb due to the weather at that time of year, however that also means it is one of the more popular and therefore busier times on the mountain. We can add extra nights of accommodation onto your booking before and after the tour itself to make the experience better for you.
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  Ron
  Traveler•Written April 2022
  Is it possible to book a private tour for 2 people? We arrive at 17 august in the evening at Kilimanjaro airport so would like to start on 18 august. If it is possible what are the extra fees?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2022
  We are not offering any private tours at this time. We can only provide our small group adventures with 12-16 travellers.

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Moshi to Mandara Huts

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Horombo Huts to Kibo Huts

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Kibo Huts to Summit and back to Horombo Huts

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