The Marangu Route begins in the southeast and offers the opportunity to sleep in huts. It’s the only one of its kind on the Kilimanjaro Routes. It is known as the Coca-Cola route by locals and tourists because it is less expensive and easier to climb than the Machame route. It is strongly advised that you stay an extra day to allow for proper acclimatization. On the same path, you will ascend to the summit and return to the gate. Because of its gradual slope and direct path, the Marangu Route is widely regarded as the easiest path on the mountain. The route’s short duration, however, makes altitude acclimatization difficult. Mount Kilimanjaro is approached from the southeast. Because the ascent and descent are on the same path, Marangu is unfortunately less scenic than the other routes. Because of this, it is also the busiest route.