6 days Kilimanjaro Trekking Marangu route
This path offers trekkers the classic Kilimanjaro climbing experience, offering sweeping views and an excellent hiking adventure to the summit of Uhuru Peak. However, it also has some unique aspects that set it apart from the other routes, giving the Marangu route a character and feeling entirely its own.
One of the more interesting aspects of the Marangu Route is that it is the only route up Mount Kilimanjaro that doesn’t allow camping. Instead of sleeping in tents, trekkers stay in permanent huts.
These dormitory-style shelters provide extra protection from the wind and rain, making this route popular for travelers climbing during the rainy season, which comes in April and May. There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut.
While staying at those huts, trekkers will sleep in bunk beds equipped with a simple mattress and pillow. They’ll also be able to purchase an array of candy bars, bottled water, and soft drinks, which is why the Marangu route is often called the “Coca-Cola Route.”
Marangu Route offers a slow, steady climb to each of the daily camps, which has given it the reputation for being the most accessible trekking route on Kilimanjaro.
Don’t underestimate this trail, however. The approach to the final camp can be physically demanding, with roughly 1000 meters of vertical gain on that day alone.
Of course, summit day on Kilimanjaro is always a challenge no matter which direction you approach, making the final steps onto the top all the more satisfying.
Because it is one of the shortest treks to the summit—requiring just five days to reach Uhuru Peak—the Marangu Route is popular with trekkers who have limited time for their climb.
Highlights
- Summit Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the seven summits of the world at 19,340′
- Navigate Kilimanjaro’s Machame Route, the most scenic on the mountain
- Cross six ecological zones from lush rainforest to the harsh, beautiful arctic zone
- Follow expert African guides, complete of knowledge of the mountain and its environs
- Experience Signature Camping! Spacious tents, deluxe comfort, excellent meals, and more!
