Climbers on the trail across the Saddle, the alpine desert below Kibo, on Kilimanjaro's Marangu Route

Kilimanjaro · Routes

Marangu Route Kilimanjaro –
The Coca-Cola Route

Duration

6 days (standard)

Distance

~70 km /

~43 mi

Summit Success

≈ 90%

Difficulty

Moderate – gentle gradient, but the tightest acclimatization window

Guide ratio

1:3

Known as the "Coca-Cola Route," Marangu is the oldest and one of the most iconic trails on Kilimanjaro. It traces the path of Hans Meyer's first successful ascent in 1889.

The route passes through all major climate zones of the mountain and is the only trail offering dormitory-style huts, making it ideal during the rainy seasons (mid-March to May, and late October to December).

PER PERSON, GROUP OF 2+

$2,100

All-inclusive on the mountain

Group size

2–12

Daily walking

4–7 hrs

Highest point

5,895 m / 19,341 ft

Sleeping

Huts

Guide ratio