Umbwe 6 Day Kilimanjaro Trekking

DAY 1: UMBWE (1600 M) TO UMBWE CAMP (2850 M)

Pickup from your accommodation in Moshi and drive to Machame gate for registration formalities and equipment preparation

Transfer through maize and coffee plantations to reach Umbwe gate

Initiate the hike through the tropical rainforest which displays such stunning scenery

The path wind up to Umbwe camp where you will have dinner and spend the night

DAY 2: UMBWE CAMP (2850 M) TO BARRANCO CAMP (3900 M)

Hike from the rainforest into the moorland zone which displays Kibo’s peak

Have lunch enroute and proceed hiking approaching Barranco valley

A few more steps leads to Barranco camp to arrive in the evening

Dinner and sleep at the camp

DAY 3 : BARRANCO CAMP (3900 M) TO KARANGA CAMP (4000 M)

A short steep walk down the base of the great Barranco wall

Climb steeply up the 9oo ft cliff

Proceed walking through hills and valleys approaching Karanga valley

Another short hike leads to Karanga camp for an overnight stay

DAY 4: KARANGA CAMP (4000 M) TO BARAFU CAMP (4673 M)

Climb out of Karanga valley to the junction connecting with Mweka trail

Continue hiking to reach the final destination at Barafu camp. At this point, the summit view is clear and can be seen from different positions

Upon arrival, have much rest and drink lots of water as to prepare your body for the next day

It’s recommended to sleep early by 07:00 pm

DAY 5: ASCEND TO UHURU PEAK (5895 M)

Wake up around 11:30 pm for a hot drink and some snacks. Proceed by putting on trekking gears

Leave the camp by torchlight in the final pursue of the summit

Climb from the alpine desert into the volcanic scree as noticing the sudden drop of temperature

The steep climb with short breaks in between leads to Stella point (5756 m) to arrive in time for sunrise

Get time for a little break before making a final round trip to Uhuru peak (5895 m)

Get time for photographs while feeling accomplished standing at the roof of Africa

Proceed with descending down the mountain which is quite fast. The trail finally leads to Mweka camp (3100 m) to arrive in the evening

An overnight stay at the camp

DAY 6: MWEKA CAMP (3100 M) TO MWEKA GATE (1640 M)

Have a hot breakfast and initiate the hike walking through the forest to reach Mweka gate

Get awarded with certificates upon the level reached. Green certificates are awarded to hikers who reached Stella and golden ones to those who reached Uhuru

Show appreciation to the crew (guide, porters and cooks) by tipping them

Drive back to Moshi to previous accommodations or airport for departure