The Umbwe Route is one of the most challenging and direct paths to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Known for its steep and rugged terrain, it offers a more intense climbing experience. This 7-day itinerary allows for acclimatization while tackling the tough sections of the route, enhancing your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak.
Tour Itinerary
- Afternoon:
- Arrival: Land at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Your guide will meet you and transport you to your hotel in Arusha.
- Check-In: Check into your hotel and relax after your flight.
- Evening:
- Briefing: Attend a pre-climb briefing with your guide. Review the itinerary, check your gear, and address any last-minute questions.
- Dinner: Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
- Overnight: Stay overnight in Arusha.
- Morning:
- Breakfast: Have breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer: Drive to Umbwe Gate (1,800 meters / 5,900 feet), which takes about 1.5-2 hours.
- Registration: Complete registration formalities at the gate.
- Afternoon:
- Hiking: Begin your trek through the dense rainforest to Umbwe Camp. The hike is about 11 kilometers (7 miles) and takes 5-6 hours.
- Evening:
- Arrival: Arrive at Umbwe Camp (2,850 meters / 9,350 feet).
- Dinner: Enjoy a hot meal prepared by the camp chef.
- Overnight: Stay overnight at Umbwe Camp.
- Morning:
- Breakfast: Have breakfast at Umbwe Camp.
- Hiking: Trek through the steep and challenging terrain to Barranco Camp. The hike is about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) and takes 6-7 hours.
- Afternoon:
- Arrival: Arrive at Barranco Camp (3,960 meters / 13,000 feet).
- Lunch: Have lunch and rest.
- Evening:
- Dinner: Enjoy dinner at Barranco Camp.
- Overnight: Stay overnight at Barranco Camp
- Morning:
- Breakfast: Have breakfast at Barranco Camp.
- Hiking: Climb the Barranco Wall and continue through the alpine desert to Karanga Camp. The hike is about 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) and takes 4-5 hours.
- Afternoon:
- Arrival: Arrive at Karanga Camp (4,035 meters / 13,235 feet).
- Lunch: Have lunch and rest.
- Evening:
- Dinner: Enjoy dinner at Karanga Camp.
- Overnight: Stay overnight at Karanga Camp.
- Morning:
- Breakfast: Have breakfast at Karanga Camp.
- Hiking: Continue the trek to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt. The hike is about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) and takes 3-4 hours.
- Afternoon:
- Arrival: Arrive at Barafu Camp (4,640 meters / 15,223 feet).
- Lunch: Have lunch and rest.
- Summit Briefing: Attend a briefing for the summit attempt.
- Evening:
- Early Dinner: Have an early dinner.
- Rest: Get as much rest as possible before the midnight summit attempt.
- Overnight: Stay overnight at Barafu Camp.
- Midnight:
- Start Summit Climb: Wake up around midnight for tea and snacks. Start the final ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters / 19,341 feet).
- Hiking: The hike to the summit is about 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) and takes 6-8 hours.
- Dawn:
- Summit: Reach Stella Point (5,756 meters / 18,885 feet) at dawn. Continue to Uhuru Peak, reaching the summit to witness the sunrise over the African plains.
- Morning:
- Descent: After celebrating at the summit, descend to Barafu Camp for a short rest and brunch.
- Afternoon:
- Continue Descent: Descend to Mweka Camp (3,110 meters / 10,200 feet). The descent is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) and takes 4-6 hours.
- Evening:
- Dinner: Enjoy a well-deserved dinner at Mweka Camp.
- Overnight: Stay overnight at Mweka Camp.
- Morning:
- Breakfast: Have breakfast at Mweka Camp.
- Hiking: Continue the descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. The hike is about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) and takes 3-4 hours.
- Late Morning:
- Arrival: Arrive at Mweka Gate. Complete registration formalities and receive your summit certificates.
- Transfer: Transfer back to your hotel in Arusha.
- Afternoon:
- Rest: Enjoy a hot shower and rest at the hotel.
- Evening:
- Celebration Dinner: Celebrate your achievement with a special dinner.
- Overnight: Stay overnight in Arusha.
- Morning:
- Breakfast: Have breakfast at the hotel.
- Departure: Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
Price includes
- Transfer To/From Trekking
- All Trekking Fees
- All Park Entrance Fees
- English Speaking Guide
- Guide Allowance
- Mineral Drinking Water
Price Excludes
- Airport transfer
- Traveling insurance
- Laundry (Available at hotel).
- Medical insurance
- Personal items and toiletries.
- And all thing of personal natural
- Climbing gears
