Marangu Route
Kilipeak Adventure Marangu Route
The Marangu route, also known as the “Coca-Cola” route, is the oldest, most well-established route on Kilimanjaro. This is the only route that offers sleeping huts in dormitory-style, Accommodation is in shared huts with bunk beds and the ascent is via Gilman’s point on the rim of the Kibo Volcano. This route descends the same way it ascends.
Destinations: Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking – Marangu Route – 5 Days
Major Attractions: Vegetation zones, Wildlife, Mt Kilimanjaro
Who Can Climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
Anyone from children over the age of 10 to older generations in their 60s and 70s! All you need is determination and the will to get to the summit (Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world). The real challenge with climbing Kilimanjaro is the altitude and the rate of ascent. Don’t worry Kilipeak Adventure team will be with you every step of the way! Our guides are highly skilled professionals and are a key component to your success.
The seven different Kilimanjaro routes
There are seven established routes that leads to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro 5,895 meters (19,341 ft) above sea level in Tanzania. The routes are Marangu route, Lemosho route, Machame route, Rongai route, Shira route, Northern Circuit route and Umbwe route.
There’s also a decent -Only route which are Mweka route.
Each of the Kilimanjaro route has its own advantages and disadvantages, Like cost, the scenery and the summit success rate. We encourage you to select the route that best suits you- and make the most of your comfort and increase the chance of success to the top of Africa.