Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
Known as the "Coca-Cola" route, the Marangu route approaches Kilimanjaro from
the southeast. It is the oldest and the most well established route. Marangu is the only route which
offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations. There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara
and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows,
but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls and basic washrooms,
ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets
and buckets of water at Kibo Hut. Also available for consumption are soft drinks,
bottled water, and beer.
It is possible to do the Marangu route in 5 days, thereby getting to
the summit one day earlier than on the Machame route. This is not always the best way
due to a shorter acclimatisation period. The Marangu route does however offer you
the option of spending an extra acclimatisation day on the mountain. This extends
the route to a 6-day march, greatly increasing your chances of success.
Six days climbing Marangu route is recommended to help climbers to
adjust to the altitude. Contact us!
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