6-Day Kilimanjaro Trek – Umbwe Route

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

Moshi/Arusha – Umbwe Gate (1600m) – Umbwe Camp (2850m)

After a transfer to Umbwe Gate, you’ll complete registration before starting the steep trail through dense rainforest. The climb is physically demanding as the path ascends directly up the ridge, eventually reaching Umbwe Camp.
• Hiking distance: ~10 km / 5–7 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest
• Accommodation: Umbwe Camp (Tented).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Umbwe Camp (2850m) – Barranco Camp (3960m)

The forest thins out into heath and moorland as the trail climbs steep ridges with spectacular views. You’ll continue upward until you reach Barranco Camp, set in a dramatic valley below the Barranco Wall.
• Hiking distance: ~6 km / 4–6 hours
• Habitat: Heath & moorland
• Accommodation: Barranco Camp (Tented).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Barranco Camp (3960m) – Karanga Camp (4035m)

Begin the day by tackling the Barranco Wall, an exhilarating scramble with breathtaking views from the top. The trail continues through ridges and valleys until reaching Karanga Camp, where you’ll rest overnight.
• Hiking distance: ~5 km / 4–5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine desert
• Accommodation: Karanga Camp (Tented).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Karanga Camp (4035m) – Barafu Camp (4670m)

The trail ascends steadily across rocky landscapes with sparse vegetation. After reaching Barafu Camp, you’ll rest and prepare for the midnight summit push.
• Hiking distance: ~4 km / 4–5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine desert
• Accommodation: Barafu Camp (Tented).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Barafu Camp (4670m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka Camp (3100m)

Around midnight, begin your summit attempt with a steep climb to Stella Point (5,739m) and then along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak—the highest point in Africa. After celebrations and photos, descend to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp.
• Hiking distance: ~16 km / 10–14 hours
• Habitat: Arctic zone, alpine desert, rainforest
• Accommodation: Mweka Camp (Tented).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Mweka Camp (3100m) – Mweka Gate (1640m) – Moshi/Arusha

A final descent through lush rainforest brings you to Mweka Gate, where successful climbers receive summit certificates. From here, you’ll be transferred back to Moshi or Arusha.
• Hiking distance: ~10 km / 3–4 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest
• Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi/Arusha (not included, but can be arranged).

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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