TREK OVERVIEW
Umbwe Route
Your first day on the mountain will start from Umbwe Gate and continue with a lengthy trek to the first camp on your way – Umbwe camp. In spite of the challenge that Umbwe poses to hikers, well well-thought-out location of camps will contribute to proper acclimatization.
TREK HIGHLIGHTS
Trek Duration
7 Days, 6 Nights
Difficulty
Very High
Traffic
Very Low
Scenery
Very Good
DAY 1
Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp
The day begins with a 50-minute drive to Machame Gate, where registration formalities will be completed. We then transfer through villages and coffee and banana plantations to Umbwe Gate. The trail ascends sharply on a forestry track which winds up the dense rain forest. The path narrows and steepens as we climb the ridge between two rivers surrounded by huge trees. Umbwe Camp is perched between trees and thick undergrowth.
- Elevation: 5,249 ft to 9,514 ft
- Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
- Distance: 11 km | 7 miles
- Habitat: Health
DAY 2
Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp
The second day of the trek follows rockier terrain with sparse undergrowth and straggly, moss-covered trees. As we gain elevation, glimpses of Kilimanjaro can be seen. The path flattens as we approach Barranco Valley. From Umbwe ridge, the route descends to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest.
- Elevation: 9,514 ft to 13,044 ft
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Distance: 6 km | 4 miles
Habitat: Health
DAY 3
Barranco Camp
Extra Day for Acclimatization. Adding this day will ease your effort and amplify your acclimatization.
- Elevation: 13,044 ft
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
DAY 4
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
We begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then we climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall, we cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization.
- Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Distance: 5 km | 3 miles
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
DAY 5
Karanga Valley Campsite to Barafu Hut
You will continue trekking to Barafu after breakfast, from which the view of the summit tends to be different as you shift angles. Once we reach the campsite, you can get an excellent view of the summit, but also enjoy the sight of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Dinner will be served early, and you should rest and prepare for the final ascent.
- Elevation 4002meters to 4600meters
- Distance: 4 km
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
DAY 6
Barafu hut to Uhuru peak to Mweka campsite
You will wake up at around 11:30 P.M. for a hot cup of tea or coffee, and then get ready for your hike to the summit, which will begin at around 12:30 P.M. The temperature at around this time is below freezing. The trail you will take twists upwards through heavy scree towards Gilman’s Point. Once we reach Gilman’s point, a hot cup of tea or coffee will be served to warm you up, accompanied by a breathtaking view of the sunrise over Mawenzi.
The hike to Uhuru Peak continues for another 1.5 hours, over a gentle slope around the edge of the crater rim. Uhuru Peak is the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and in Africa. Once at the top, you will spend a short time enjoying the view and photographing your success, before we begin the steep hike back to Kibo hut for lunch and some rest. Our descent continues to Horombo Hut for dinner and a good night’s rest.
- Elevation 4700 meters to 5895 meters to 3720 meters
- Distance: 20km
- Hiking Time:13 – 14 hours
- Habitat: Arctic
DAY 7
Mweka Campsite to Mweka Gate
Breakfast will be served before we begin hiking down to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive summit certificates. Path on the lower elevations can be rather wet and muddy, so the gaiters and trekking poles might come handy. There will be a vehicle waiting at the gate to take you back to your accommodation in Moshi.
- Elevation 3100meters to 1800meters
- Distance: 10 km
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
- Habitat: Rain Forest
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Value for Money
Detailed Breakdown
Total Cost Covers;
- Airport Transfers (upon Arrival and Departure)
- All Entrance fees and Government taxes
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Fair wages for the mountain crew.
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Rescue Fees and all taxes.
- Salaries for Porters, Cook, and Guides
- Oxygen Tanks, Pulse Oximeter, and First Aid Kit
- Transfers from the Hotel to the Kilimanjaro entrance gate and from the Kilimanjaro exit gate to the hotel.
Total Cost does not Cover;
- Passport, Visa, and Travelers Insurance
- International and local airfare.
- Yellow fever vaccinations
- Local transportation before and after the climb.
- Tips for the support team
- Personal expenses eg. Laundry, beverages, etc.
- Private Toilet and hot shower tent
- Bed, Sleeping Bag, and walking Poles.