MARANGU ROUTE

The Marangu Route also known as the “Coca-Cola Route” is the oldest and most well established trekking route on Mount Kilimanjaro, and it remains extremely popular mainly because it is the only route on the mountain that has hut accommodation for trekkers.

This path provides trekkers with the classic Kilimanjaro climbing experience, offering sweeping views and a wonderful hiking adventure all the way to the summit of Uhuru Peak. That said, it also has some unique aspects that set it apart from any of the other routes as well, giving Marangu route a character and feeling that is entirely its own.

KEY FEATURES

• Duration: 5 to 6 days

• Distance: Approximately 72 km (45 miles) round trip

• Accommodation: Mountain huts with dormitory-style bunk beds

• Difficulty: Moderate (somewhat easier compared to other routes, but has a lower summit success rate due to the rapid ascent)

• Scenery: Moderate (repeats the same trail up and down)

Marangu Route Map

6 DAYS ROUTE ITINERARY

• Huts include: Mattresses, bunk beds, dining areas, toilets

• Hot meals prepared by your cook team

• Sleeping bags recommended

ACCOMODATIONS

• Best Time to Climb: January–March, June–October

• Minimum Age: 10+ (recommendation: 16+)

• Gear rental available upon request

• Porters carry main luggage – hikers only carry a daypack

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Park fees, hut fees, camping crew

• Certified guides, cooks, and porters

• All meals during the climb

• Clean, filtered drinking water

• Rescue service (by Kilimanjaro National Park)

INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE:

    PROS

• Only route with hut accommodation, ideal in wet weather.

• Less physically demanding trail (though still a serious challenge).

• Familiar route for guides and porters due to popularity.

   CONS:

• Lower summit success rate due to shorter acclimatization.

• Crowded during high season.

• Less scenic descent, as it follows the same trail back down.