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

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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 …

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2025 ‘5 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro hiking’

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2025 ‘5 Days Marangu Route Kilimanjaro hiking’ So, you’re looking at Kilimanjaro, and honestly, the Marangu Route has probably caught your eye. It’s pretty much always called the “Coca-Cola” route, sort of because it’s popular and, well, you can supposedly buy a Coke at the huts along the way. Anyway, this route is pretty unique because it’s actually the only one on the entire mountain where you sleep in shared huts instead of tents. At the end of the day, that sounds pretty comfortable, right? We’re going to walk you through the five-day version of this trek, giving you a …

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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, …

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