A minimalistic print of the Marangu Route (Coca-Cola Route) Mount Kilimanjaro summit hiking trail in Tanzania.
About the Marangu Route
The Marangu Route, other called the Coca-Cola Route, is the oldest trek that summits Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. It's still one of the most popular routes that summit Mt. Kilimanjaro Uhuru Peak because instead of sleeping in tents, hikers stay in accommodations along the route. It summits the Uhuru Peak from the southern side, starting in lush forests and gradually ascending to alpine regions over a period of 4-6 days.
Statistics About the Coca-Cola Route
- Start point: Marangu Gate, Mount Kilimanjaro Natural Park, Tanzania
- End point: Mt Kilimanjaro - Uhuru Peak, Tanzania
- Total distance: 82 km / 50 miles
- Total altitude gain/loss: 4400 m / 14 436 ft
- Highest point: 5895 m / 19 341 ft (Uhuru Peak - Mount Kilimanjaro)
- Countries crossed: Tanzania
- Time to finish: Typically 4 to 6 days