5-Day Mt. Kilimanjaro Trek via Marangu Route to Uhuru Peak

Kilimanjaro climbing (trekking) route five-day itinerary is fairly easy despite its difficulty at the final part of the summit. Termed the easier route, it has the highest failure rate due to bad preparation and untimely attempts. These situations have moved KINAPA officials to put more emphasis on, and take more serious measures for, those climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro on the Marangu Route. All camps along this route have good radio communication with the park office. Some goods like mineral water, soft drinks, beer, and chocolates are available in these camps. Marangu Route is also called the "Coca-Cola" route, as it is considered the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope and direct path. It is the oldest and most well-established route on Kilimanjaro. This is the only route that offers sleeping huts in dormitory style. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls, basic washrooms, and toilets. The short time frame of the route makes altitude acclimatization fairly difficult. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the southeast. Marangu is, unfortunately, less scenic than the other routes because the ascent and descent are along the same path. It is also the most crowded route for that reason.