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TREKKING COLLECTION
Umbwe Route
A steep, demanding Kilimanjaro route intended for experienced trekkers, with tented accommodation.
DURATION6 mountain days · 8-day programme
JOURNEY STYLETrekking
INDICATIVE RATE · USDFrom $4,359 per person
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Plan this journeyTHE EXPERIENCE
Your journey at a glance.
A steep, demanding Kilimanjaro route intended for experienced trekkers, with tented accommodation.
THE JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY
Your full itinerary.
Explore the daily activities, meals and stays below. Accommodation or similar alternatives, optional experiences and the final price are confirmed in your personal proposal.
DAY 1Arrival – Moshi
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Moshi. Evening briefing—your guide will emphasize the challenge ahead.
- Accommodation:Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort
- Meals:Dinner
DAY 2Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp
- Elevation:1,800m → 2,950m
- Distance:11 km
- Hiking Time:5-7 hours
- Habitat:Rainforest
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Trail: The steepest first day of any route. You’ll climb directly through rainforest on a narrow ridge. The gradient is relentless—prepare for a workout.
- Accommodation:Umbwe Camp (tented)
DAY 3Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp
- Elevation:2,950m → 3,960m
- Distance:8 km
- Hiking Time:5-6 hours
- Habitat:Moorland
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue the steep ascent through moorland. Views open up as you gain altitude. You’ll join the main southern circuit today.
- Accommodation:Barranco Camp (tented)
DAY 4Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
- Elevation:3,960m → 4,050m
- Distance:6 km
- Hiking Time:4-5 hours
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Climb the Barranco Wall, then traverse to Karanga Camp. By now, you’re feeling the altitude.
Accommodation: Karanga Camp (tented)
DAY 5Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
- Elevation:4,050m → 4,640m
- Distance:4 km
- Hiking Time:4-5 hours
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Short but steep climb to Barafu Camp. Rest and prepare for summit night.
- Accommodation:Barafu Camp (tented)
DAY 6Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
- Elevation:4,640m → 5,895m → 3,100m
- Distance:15 km
- Hiking Time:12-16 hours
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Summit day! Follow the same route as Machame/Lemosho to Uhuru Peak, then descend to Mweka Camp.
Accommodation: Mweka Camp (tented)
DAY 7Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi
- Elevation:3,100m → 1,650m
- Distance:10 km
- Hiking Time:3-4 hours
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Descend to Mweka Gate. Receive your certificate (if you made it!). Transfer to Moshi for celebration.
- Accommodation:Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8Departure
Transfer to airport.
Meals: Breakfast
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Inclusions & practical details.
Your daily programme lists the planned activities, meals and accommodation. Request an itemised quotation confirming transport, fees, guiding, flights where applicable, inclusions and exclusions.
- Accommodation
- Tented camping
- Difficulty
- Very Challenging
- Distance
- 45 km round trip
- Max Altitude
- 5,895m (Uhuru Peak)
- Start Point
- Umbwe Gate (1,800m)
- End Point
- Mweka Gate (1,650m)
Advertised rates are indicative and subject to travel dates, group size and availability. Request a current quote and written booking terms. Optional extras are charged separately unless your proposal includes them.
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