The Marangu Route

The Marangu Route (5-6 days) or ‘Coca Cola Route’ is the oldest and most popular trail, and the one that comes closest (though not very) to the trail Hans Meyer took in making the first successful assault on the summit.

It is the only trail where camping is not necessary, with trekkers sleeping in dormitory huts along the way. From the Kibo Huts, trekkers climb up to the summit via Gillman’s Point.

The average trekker will take five days and four nights to complete the trail though an extra night is often taken after the second day to allow trekkers to acclimatize