8-Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Through Umbwe Route

This is one of the shortest routes to the southern glaciers and the western breach of Kibo. An ascent to Kibo via the Umbwe route is probably one of the most scenic ‘non-technic’ in East Africa.
Day 1. Arrival, Transfer Moshi
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport you will be met by our representative and taken to hotel in Moshi, accommodation hotel. Meal plan is bed and breakfast.


Day 2. Umbwe gate (1,800 m/5,905 ft), umbwe camp (2,800 m/9,186 ft)
You are now setting off to the event you have prepared for and dreamt about for months, if not years. After breakfast you will be transferred to the Umbwe Gate at Kilimanjaro National Park from where your hike starts. Today’s trekking pace is slow and very comfortable, The first campsite, Umbwe Camp, is positioned on a steep valley with rock overhangs between the Lonzo and Umbwe rivers. Meal plan is full board.


Day 3. Umbwe camp (2,800 m/9,186 ft), baranco camp (3,950 m/12,960 ft)
From Umbwe Camp the trail continues over steep terrain. Views of Kibo and Uhuru peak with its snow-capped summit becomes a regular sight as you get close to Baranco Camp. T You be lucky to sleep above the clouds at Barranco Camp. Meal plan is full board.


Day 4. Barranco camp (3,950 m/12,960 ft), karanga camp (4,040 m/13,255 ft)
After breakfast you will cross the Great Barranco Wall, topping out at about 4 420 m before dropping to the camp at the Karanga River at about 4040 m. The hike up the Barranco Wall is steep. Daytime temperatures can reach up to 26C, while evening temperatures often drop below freezing point. Meal plan is full board.


Day 5. Karanga camp (4,040 m/13,255 ft), barafu camp (4,550 m/14,930 ft)
Today’s you leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka trail. Continue up to the Barafu Camp. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, Amazing views of Kilimanjaro’s two peaks, Mawenzi and Kibo, are to be seen from Barafu Camp. An early dinner will be served in order for you to get the maximum rest before the final ascent starting at around midnight. Meal plan is full board.


Day 6. Barafu camp (4,550 m/14,930 ft), summit via stella point (5,752 m/18,871 ft) to uhuru peak (5,895 m/19,340 ft) and descent to millennium camp (3,820 m/12,530 ft) or to mweka camp (3,100 m/10,170 ft)
wake up very early the headlamps on the trail towards the summit almost look like fireflies flying in a long row. As you approach the crater rim you will enjoy the most memorable sunrise you may ever experience – Once you reach Stella Point on top of the crater rim Uhuru Peak is in the sight. Descend from Uhuru Peak in high spirits as you have just achieved your goal. Enjoy a short rest at Barafu Camp before descending down to Millennium Camp or Mweka Camp. Meal plan is full board.


Day 7. Mweka camp (3,100 m/10,170 ft), mweka gate (1,980 m/6,500 ft)
Enjoy a slow hike through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. take time to enjoy the lush vegetation with the Old Man’s Beard. The path has many steps leading you down to Mweka Gate. Back to hotel in Moshi for hot shower and overnight rest. Meal plan is bed and breakfast.


Day 8. Departure
Descent and transfer to your town hotel in Moshi.

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