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Kilimanjaro’s Marangu Route: A 2025 Look at the 6-Day Climb

Kilimanjaro’s Marangu Route: A 2025 Look at the 6-Day Climb You know, people often call the Marangu route the “Coca-Cola” route, which sort of gives you this picture of it being a walk in the park. As a matter of fact, the name comes from the little kiosks at the huts that once sold sodas and snacks. So, this six-day trek is definitely a serious high-altitude challenge. The real story of this path is actually found in its gradual slopes and the shelter of its communal huts. To be honest, picking the six-day option over the five-day one is a …

Climbing the Marangu Route in 2025: A Practical Guide

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Climbing the Marangu Route in 2025: A Practical Guide An Honest First Look at the “Coca-Cola” Route So, you are actually thinking about the Marangu Route for your big Kilimanjaro trek, right? It’s often the first name that pops up, basically because it has this long-standing reputation. People have, for a very long time, called it the “Coca-Cola” route, sort of because you used to be able to buy a soda at the huts along the way, you know. That name kind of gives it a feeling of being a bit more accessible, perhaps a little easier than the others, …