Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Set out on an adventurous 6-day trek along the challenging Umbwe Route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. This route is perfect for strong hikers looking for a direct ascent that tests their limits. Experience diverse habitats from lush montane forests to alpine deserts, and enjoy breathtaking views along the way. Benefit from expert guides trained for high-altitude conditions, ensuring a safe and enriching climb. The journey culminates as you reach Uhuru Peak, where stunning sunrises await. A mix of camping and hotel accommodation provides comfort throughout your expedition.
- Challenging 6-day trek on the Umbwe Route to Kilimanjaro's summit
- Guided by professional, licensed mountain guides with medical training
- Diverse ecosystems: forest, moorland, and alpine desert
- Includes meals, accommodation, and all necessary park fees and equipment
What's included
All park fees collected by the Kilimanjaro National Park (conservation fees, camping fees, crew fees, rescue fees and all other fees collected by the Tanzania National Parks Authority).
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Hiking and safety equipment:
Travel Insurance & Entry visa for Tanzania
What to expect
Day 1: DAY 1: Umbwe Gate (1,800 m) - Umbwe Cave (3000 m )
Kilimanjaro National Park
12h
Hiking time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Montane forest
• The climb starts from Umbwe Gate (1,800 m.) The path follows a ridge between two deep valleys up through the dense montane forest. The camp is perched between huge trees and thick undergrowth. There is no water available at this campsite, so we must carry from the gate all the water needed for drinking, food preparation and cleaning.
Day 2: DAY 2: Umbwe Cave (3000 m) to Barranco Valley (3950 m)
Kilimanjaro National Park
12h
Hiking time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland
• The path gets steeper on this section, as you get out of the forest along the Umbwe ridge the route descends slightly to the Barranco camp situated in the valley.
Day 3: DAY 3: Barranco camp (3950m) - Karanga Camp (4550m)
Kilimanjaro National Park
12h
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Semi desert
• A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally we have a steep climb up Barranco Valley to Karanga camp (4,000 m).
Day 4: DAY 4: Karanga camp (4550m) - Barafu Camp
Kilimanjaro National Park
12h
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Distance: About13 km
Habitat: Alpine desert
• After breakfast at the Karanga valley camp, you will walk a ridge and enter a cold desert for about 4 hours and then reach the Barafu Hut. Crews will collect water from the last water stop at Karanga Valley in morning, as there is no water at Barafu camp. Barafu is the Swahili word for “ice” as it is a bleak and inhospitable camping area to spend the night. Totally exposed to the ever-present gales the tents are pitched on a narrow, stony, and dangerous ridge. Make sure that you familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark to avoid any accidents as this is a dangerous area. The summit is now 1345m above you, and you will make the final ascent tonight. Prepare your equipment, ski stick, and thermal clothing for your summit attempt. Make sure and replace the batteries in your headlamp and camera and make sure you have a spare set available as well.
Day 5: DAY 5: SUMMIT ATTEMPT Barafu camp (4550m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Mweka Camp (3100m)
Kilimanjaro National Park
12h
Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak 7/8 hours to descend to Mweka camp
Distance: ~ 7 km ascent – 23 km descent
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
• You will rise around 11:30 PM and have some hot tea and biscuits before you shuffle off into the night. You will head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This 6-hour walk to Stella point is for many climbers the most mentally and physically challenging part of the trip.
Day 6: DAY 6: Mweka camp (3100m)- Mweka Gate (1980m)
Kilimanjaro National Park
12h
Hiking time: 3 hours
• After Hot breakfast from in Mweka Campsite you will start walking slowly towards the mountain gate the walk takes about 3hours to get to the Mweka campsite where our driver will pick you and transfer you to the Hotel in Arusha Or Moshi.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We offer pickup from any location in or around Moshi or Arusha, including hotels, lodges, airports, and private residences.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
