6 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Umbwe Route
A steep, direct, and less-traveled route for experienced trekkers seeking a challenge.
The Umbwe Route is the most difficult and steepest trail up Kilimanjaro. It is suitable for well prepared climbers with high-altitude experience. The trail is scenic but offers minimal time for acclimatization.
Day 1: Umbwe Gate (1,800m) – Umbwe Cave Camp (2,850m)
Begin a steep climb through dense rainforest to reach Umbwe Cave Camp.
Distance: 11 km | Duration: 5–7 hours | Habitat: Rainforest
Day 2: Umbwe Cave Camp – Barranco Camp (3,976m)
Hike through heath and moorland, emerging onto ridges with great views before descending into the Barranco Valley.
Distance: 6 km | Duration: 4–5 hours | Habitat: Moorland
Day 3: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp (3,995m)
Climb the famous Barranco Wall and cross rolling terrain to reach Karanga Camp.
Distance: 5 km | Duration: 4–5 hours | Habitat: Alpine desert
Day 4: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (4,673m)
Trek uphill toward Barafu Base Camp where you’ll prepare for the midnight summit attempt.
Distance: 4 km | Duration: 3–4 hours
Day 5: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,100m)
Begin your summit attempt at midnight, reaching Uhuru Peak at sunrise. After celebration, descend to Mweka Camp for rest.
Distance: 17 km | Duration: 12–14 hours
Day 6: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Transfer to Moshi/Arusha
Final descent through rainforest. Receive your summit certificate and transfer back to your hotel.
Distance: 10 km | Duration: 3–4 hours
Includes
- Private transportation to and from the selected route
- Airport pick-up
- Quality, waterproof four-season private mountain sleeping tents
- Certified, experienced English-speaking mountain guides (other languages on request – $25/day supplement)
- All Kilimanjaro National Park fees, taxes, and climbing permits
- Government taxes
- All meals on the mountain, prepared by our professional cook
- Salaries for guides, porters, and cook
- Fair porter treatment
- Emergency oxygen & pulse oximeter
- Boiled drinking water & hot drinks
- Personal Summit Certificate
Excludes
- Hotel before/after trek (available on request)
- Personal trekking gear (e.g., sleeping bags, hiking boots – available for rent)
- Tips for guide, porters, and cook
- International flights & visa
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
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