Marangu Route Commonly called the Coca-Cola Route, because it is the easiest route and vendors sell Coca-Cola at some of the huts. Marangu is by far the most popular route to the summit of Kilimanjaro. Typical duration is either 5 or 6 days depending upon whether you elect to spend an extra day for acclimatisation to the altitude. This is the only route that offers huts versus tents.

• Day 1: Marangu Gate (1980 m) – Mandara hut (2700 m). Hiking time: 5 hours
• Day 2: Mandara hut (2700 m) – Horombo hut (3720 m). Hiking time: 6 hours
• Day 3: Horombo hut (3720 m) – Acclimatisation day (if necessary)
• Day 4: Horombo hut (3720 m) – Kibo hut (4700 m). Hiking time: 6 hours
• Day 5: Kibo hut (4700 m) – Uhuru Peak (5895 m) – Horombo hut (3720 m). Hiking time: 8 hours to Uhuru – 6 hours to descend to Horombo
• Day 6: Horombo hut (3720 m) – Marangu Gate (1980 m). Hiking time: 6 hours