Overview
Departs: Daily on request
The most popular route up the mountain, the Marangu or Coca Cola Route is followed by most of the climbers. It has a well-defined path where obstacles have been modified to make them ‘climber friendly’. Despite the human traffic this is a very scenic route with good views of Mawenzi Peak and excellent prospects for viewing wildlife. Accommodation on this route is in purpose-built mountain huts providing adequate shelter and even bottled water, beer and soft drinks.
Route: Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut – Gilman’s Point (5,861m) – Uhuru Peak – Horombu Hut – Mandara Hut