It lies in Tanzania just south of the Kenyan border and the area above 2750m. The park headquarters are located by the Marangu Park Gate, 5km. above Marangu. This fee, payable in foreign exchange only, covers entrance, mountain rescue, mountain hut and camping fees only. Porters and Guides Guides are compulsory and are available at the Park Gate. It is best to make arrangements one day before the planned ascent.
Porters often prefer to carry equipment in sacks on their heads.
The tourist route, an easy walk as far as the Kibo Hut. The lower sections provide fine forest and moorland walking. All huts on the route are manned and in radio contact with the Park Headquarters at Marangu. Just above the Park Gate the western route through the forest provides a longer, more difficult but beautiful walk along narrow paths beside streams. There is often no water at Kibo Hut and it either has to be carried from last water or melted from snow or ice if this is available.