Mount Kilimanjaro Safari, Marangu Route

This is an eight-day climb of Kilimanjaro via the Marangu route, starting and ending in Moshi Town. Known as the Coca-Cola route, it is the oldest and most established path up the mountain, with a gradual, well-defined trail.

You sleep in dormitory-style huts rather than tents, which sets Marangu apart from the other routes. A guide leads you throughout, with meals, transport and hotel accommodation before and after the trek included.

The gentler gradient makes this a popular choice for first-time high-altitude trekkers, with good views of Mawenzi peak along the way and a shot at reaching Uhuru Peak, Kilimanjaro's summit.

What you'll do

• Trek from Moshi Town through rainforest to Mandara Hut
• Walk the moorland stretch to Horombo Hut with views of Mawenzi
• Continue to Kibo Hut at the edge of the alpine desert
• Attempt the summit push to Uhuru Peak, Kilimanjaro's highest point
• Descend back through the huts to Moshi with a guide throughout