About this experience
The Marangu Route is also known as the “Tourist Route” and the “Coca-Cola Route.” This is because Marangu is the most popular route on the mountain, and thus is considered “touristy”, and because the route is the only one that offers sleeping huts, which serve beverages like Coca-Cola, on the way. This is the easiest route to the summit of Kilimanjaro, sometimes called the Coca-Cola Route.
The Marangu route takes you at a gentle pace through forests, moorlands and then across The Saddle, a high-altitude desert separating the main summit, Kibo, 5895m, from craggy Mawenzi, 5149m, to Kibo Hut. From here an early start is made for the ascent to Uhuru Point (the top of Kibo). The path zig-zags up steep scree which is easier to climb when frozen.
The views from the crater rim at Gillman’s Point at dawn can be spectacular. Uhuru Peak lies just above.
At a glance
- Duration: 120 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 120 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Private transportation
- Hot Water For Wash
- Filtered water throughout the trek
- Sleeping Mountain Tents
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Guides & Porters' salaries
Not included
- Visas, Flights & Travel Insurances
- Personal Climbing Gears
- Items of personal nature
- Personal expenses not included in the itinerary
- Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic beverages
- Laundry Service
Itinerary and highlights
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Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Kilimanjaro Safari Experience
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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