Routes
Climbing Kibo Peak Via The Routes Described Below Re¬quires No Mountaineering Skills. A Guide For Each Climbing Party Is Required. Porters Are Highly Recommended. The Marangu, Machame, And Shira Plateau Routes Are The Most Popular. It Is More Interesting (And More Expensive) To Take Other Routes Up And Return Via The Marangu Route, Offering Additional Variety To The Climb.
Little Firewood Is Available. Do Bring Fuel (Kerosene) For Cooking And Heating; This Will Help Minimize Deforestation. The National Park Guides Are Not Qualified To Lead Glacier Or Ice Climbing Routes. The Services Of A Professional Guide Must Be Arranged In Advance.
The Park Has A Rescue Team Based At The Park Headquar¬ters With Immediate Response To Emergencies On The Marangu Route. If Using Another Route, Descend The Mountain And Contact Park Headquarters (Tel: Marangu 50), And They Will Send A Rescue Team To Assist.
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