The Umbwe route is a short, steep and direct route. It is considered to be very difficult and is the most challenging way up Mount Kilimanjaro. Due to the quick ascent, Umbwe does not provide the necessary stages for altitude acclimatization. Although the traffic on this route is very low, the chances of success are also low. The route is offered at a minimum of six days, though seven days is recommended when attempting this route. The Umbwe route should only be attempted by those who are very strong hikers and are confident in their ability to acclimatize. However, overall, the Umbwe route is not recommended and we discourage its usage for our clients.
7 Days Hiking Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route
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Tour Price
$1750
Tour Location
Mount Kilimanjaro
Airport Pickup
- Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA)
Itinerary Day By Day
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Day 1 | Arrival
You will be collected by one of crew members at Kilimanjaro Airport for transfer to your hotel or a homestay as per the programmed booked. After some rest at the Hotel or homestay where you can avail yourself of all its amenities including hot showers, comfortable beds, free Wi-Fi and swimming pool, a briefing and pre-climb check of your readiness will be conducted by your climb manager or tour guide..
Day 2 | Umbwe Gate to Cave Bivouac Camp
At 8am, leave Moshi for Umbwe Gate, where you will meet our porters, guides, and cooks who will spend the next six days trekking with you to Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa. After arriving, wait at the gate while we register your climb and the porters and guides make final preparations. Your first day’s destination is Cave Bivouac Camp, approximately 6 hours from the gate. The trail is steep and can be slippery in some places. Hike through the moss-covered trees of Kilimanjaro’s cloud forest. The forest will thin later in the hike, and heathers, tall grasses, and wildflowers will come into view. Porters and cooks will walk ahead to set up the camp in time for your arrival.
- Elevation: 1,800m/5,905ft to 2,850m/9,350ft
- Hiking Time: Approximately 6 hours
- Distance: ~11 km
- Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult (steep and slippery in places)
- Habitat: Cloud forest, moss-covered trees, heathers, tall grasses, wildflowers
Day 3 | Cave Bivouac to Barranco Camp
The first section of the trail continues following the ridge. After leaving the forest, continue through open moorlands until reaching Barranco Camp. Barranco is generally regarded as the most scenic campsite on the Umbwe Trail as it’s surrounded by giant senecios and lobelias. As Barranco is in a valley, the sun rises later than at the other camps.
- Elevation: 2,850m/9,350ft to 3,950m/12,960ft
- Hiking Time: Approximately 6-7 hours
- Distance: ~8 km
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Habitat: Moorland, giant senecios, lobelias
Day 4 | Barranco Camp (Acclimatization Day)
Extra day for acclimatization. Adding this day will ease your effort and amplify your acclimatization.
- Elevation: 3,900m/12,800ft
- Hiking Time: N/A (Rest and Acclimatization)
- Distance: N/A
- Difficulty: N/A
- Habitat: Moorland
Day 5 | Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley
Leave Barranco Camp after breakfast for Karanga Valley. The day begins with a 1.5-hour scramble up the Barranco Wall. This is the hardest part of the day, and in some places, you may have to use your hands to aid your climb. After reaching the top, hike through fairly level terrain before making a short but steep descent into the green Karanga River Valley.
- Elevation: 3,950m/12,960ft to 4,200m/13,780ft
- Hiking Time: Approximately 4-5 hours
- Distance: ~5 km
- Difficulty: Moderate (scramble up Barranco Wall)
- Habitat: Moorland, alpine desert
Day 6 | Karanga Valley to Barafu Camp
After breakfast, begin the hike to Barafu Camp. On the way to Barafu, view several of Kibo’s glaciers as well as the junction that connects the descent route, Mweka, with the Machame trail. During the hike, pass by the Heim, Kersten, and Decken Glaciers. Although the trail to Barafu passes through alpine desert with little vegetation, Barafu Camp offers stunning views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Try to sleep after finishing dinner as you will wake before midnight for your summit hike.
- Elevation: 4,200m/13,780ft to 4,600m/15,100ft
- Hiking Time: Approximately 4-5 hours
- Distance: ~4 km
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Habitat: Alpine desert
Day 7 | Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Around midnight, begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak. Hike by the light of your headlamp for the next six hours. The ascent to the crater rim is the most challenging part of the entire trek. The trail is very steep until you reach the crater rim at Stella Point. The hike from Stella Point to Uhuru Peak is a gradual climb and, as far as hikes go, not very difficult. The altitude, however, makes the hike long and tiring. The crater rim hike takes approximately one hour. Upon reaching Uhuru, take photos of your guide and group at the peak before beginning the descent to Mweka Camp. On the way down from Uhuru, enjoy views of the mountain, crater, clouds, and glaciers. At Barafu Camp, eat breakfast and take a short break. You still have another three to five hours to go before reaching Mweka Camp.
- Elevation: 4,600m/15,100ft to 5,895m/19,340ft (Uhuru Peak), then down to 3,100m/10,170ft (Mweka Camp)
- Hiking Time: 8-10 hours to Uhuru Peak, then 3-5 hours to Mweka Camp
- Distance: ~18 km total
- Difficulty: Very Difficult (steep ascent to summit)
- Habitat: Arctic summit zone, then descent through alpine desert to moorland
Day 8 | Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
After breakfast, finish the trek with a hike through the forest to Mweka Gate. The trail may be slippery following rain. Our vehicles will meet you at the lower station of Mweka Gate to take you back to Moshi.
- Elevation: 3,100m/10,170ft to 1,500m/4,920ft
- Hiking Time: Approximately 4-5 hours
- Distance: ~10 km
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (downhill)
- Habitat: Forest
Included/Excluded
- Airport pick up and drop off
- 2 Nights’ accommodation in Moshi is or Arusha included
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides
- Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
- Quality, waterproof, four seasons private mountain sleeping tents
- Sleeping Mattress
- All meals while on the mountain
- Quality mess tents with table and chairs
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- Clean purified drinking water
- Kilimanjaro National Park Entrance fees
- All Government taxes and levies including 18% VAT.
- Safety equipment (oxygen and first aid kit)
- Stay in double occupancy
- International or Local Flights
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance
Departure Dates
- This trip is available as both a Custome departure and a private group tour.
- This excursion departs every day of the year.
- This itinerary is completely customizable. We can tailor the trip to your specific needs.
- Please CONTACT US (Call | email now for a private trip, info@afriswahiliadventures.com , Mobile +255 676 553 286 (24 hrs) – WhatsApp )so that Tour Planner can happily manage your Tour on dates favorable for you.
- Tour Planner also organizes a variety of small-group trips to suit your needs. We recommend that you book a seat for yourself right away to ensure a wonderful experience. Please hurry up! Adventure is waiting for you.
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