Overview
The 5 Days Climb kilimanjaro via Marangu route is one of the most moulded route with a well-advanced and gradual trail all the way to the Kibo base camp and finally to the Mount Kilimanjaro summit. It is deemed to be the comfier and Easiest Route for its gentleness. Your climb on this day is constant and moderate with only the trek to the summit which is a bit more challenging. Being referred to as the ‘Coca Cola’ route is a little deceiving and this has misled many climbers to believe that it is a completely easy route to the summit. The fact that it is affordable in a minimum of 5 – 6 days to accomplish, it does not mean that it is easier than any other route despite the fact that it is the only route where you sleep in huts as opposed to tents via other routes. For those with no prior trekking in altitude experience under their belts, we highly recommend that they take an optional acclimatization day at Horombo Huts.
The Marangu route commence at the Kilimanjaro National Park (KINAPA) headquarters in the of Marangu village and heads towards Kibo straight westwards. The walking trails leads through the lush rainforest, heath and alpine desert to moorland and finally across the arctic zone to the peak and same route for descent.
