The Marangu route has huts with dormitory-style bunk beds to accommodate trekkers at the end of the day while all the other routes offer camping tents with public toilet facilities at designated campsites to spend the night. In fact, camping on the mountain is a part of the adventure and a wonderful experience. A warm sleeping bag is an essential item to pack for your Kilimanjaro climb as most of the Kilimanjaro operators will only organize your sleeping tents and mattresses. Standard tents are usually shared with 1 or 2 other people while sleeping alone or getting a walk-in tent may fetch you an additional cost depending on the operator that you choose.