6-Day Umbwe Route Kilimanjaro Climbing Classic Adventure

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp

Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp
 Elevation: 1600 meters (5249 ft) to 2870 meters (9415 ft)
 Distance: 11 km (6.8 miles)
 Hiking Time: 5 to 7 hours
 Habitat: Rain Forest
We drive from your lodge to Machame Gate, where we register for our
climb. Then we drive on through villages and coffee and banana farms to
Umbwe Gate. We start our hike here with a steep climb through dense
rain forest, to Umbwe Camp.
Overnight at Umbwe Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp

Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp
 Elevation: 2870 meters (9514 ft) to 3976 meters (13,044 ft)
 Distance: 6 km (3.7 miles)
 Hiking Time: 4 to 5 hours
 Habitat: Heath

Today we hike rocky terrain with scattered vegetation. As we gain
elevation, we have views of Kibo Peak, the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The
trail flattens as we hike along Umbwe Ridge, then descends through
otherworldly senecio forest into the Barranco Valley, where we find our
camp near the base of the Great Barranco Wall.
Overnight: Barranco Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
 Elevation: 3976 meters (13,044 ft) to 3995 meters (13,106 ft)
 Distance: 5 km (3 miles)
 Hiking Time: 4 to 5 hours
 Habitat: Alpine Desert
Today we climb the Great Barranco Wall, a nearly 900-foot cliff. The
climb is steep and challenging, but not technical. From the top of the wall,
we hike through a series of uphills and downhills, then descend sharply
into the Karanga Valley. One more steep uphill hike brings us to Karanga
Camp. This is a short day, allowing for added acclimatization.

Overnight: Karanga Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
 Elevation: 3995 meters (13,106 ft) to 4673 meters (15,331 ft)
 Distance: 4 km (2.5 miles)
 Hiking Time: 4 to 5 hours
 Habitat: Alpine Desert

We hike through the rocky Alpine Desert from Karanga Camp to the
junction with the Mweka Trail, then continue upward to Barafu Camp.
We rest and eat an early dinner, in preparation for tomorrow’s summit
day. From here, we have views of two of Kilimanjaro’s peaks, Mawenzi
and Kibo.
Overnight at Barafu Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak

 Elevation: 4673 meters (15,331 ft) to 5895 meters (19,341 ft)
 Distance: 5 km (3 miles)
 Hiking Time: 7 to 8 hours
 Habitat: Arctic

 Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
 Elevation: 5895 meters (19,341 ft) to 3068 meters (10,065 ft)
 Distance: 12 km (7.5 miles)
 Hiking Time: 4 to 6 hours
 Arctic to Alpine Desert to Heather to Rain Forest
Summit day! We begin our climb to the summit at midnight. This is
perhaps the most challenging part of the trek. We climb steeply up for
several hours in the dark, often in extreme cold and wind, until we reach
Stella Point at 5761 meters (18,900 feet) elevation. Here, we will be
rewarded with a spectacular sunrise behind Mawenzi Peak. From here,
it is a short hike to Uhuru Peak, the summit of Kilimanjaro and the
highest point in Africa.
We descend back to Barafu Camp and break for lunch. Then we continue
our descent all the way down to Mweka Camp. It’s a long descent over
much rocky terrain, and can be hard on the knees. We recommend.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

 Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
 Elevation: 3068 meters (10,065 ft) to 1640 meters (5,380 ft)
 Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles)
 Hiking Time: 3 to 4 hours
 Habitat: Rain Forest
On our last day, we hike down through rain forest to Mweka Gate. We
collect our summit certificates and say farewell to the mountain. Our
vehicle meets us at Mweka Gate and takes us back to Arusha or Moshi.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.