8 Days Umbwe Route – Moring`i Tours

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8 Days Kilimanjaro Climb – Umbwe Route

The most challenging and steepest route to Uhuru Peak, ideal for experienced trekkers seeking adventure and solitude.

The Umbwe Route is known for its steep ascent and dramatic scenery. It is less traveled, offering a quiet and more direct path to the summit. While physically demanding, it joins the Machame route at Barranco Camp and offers incredible views.

Day 1: Arrival – Transfer to Hotel (Optional)

Pick-up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha for rest and briefing.

Accommodation not included – available on request.

Day 2: Umbwe Gate (1,800m) – Umbwe Cave Camp (2,850m)

Begin your steep trek through the rainforest. The trail is narrow and direct.

Distance: 10 km | Duration 5–7 hours | Habitat: Rainforest

Day 3: Umbwe Cave – Barranco Camp (3,900m)

Climb through heath zone and scramble over ridges before reaching Barranco Valley.

Distance: 6 km | Duration: 4–5 hours | Habitat: Heath & Moorland

Day 4: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp (3,995m)

Ascend the iconic Barranco Wall and follow scenic ridges to Karanga.

Distance: 5 km | Duration: 4–5 hours | Habitat: Alpine desert

Day 5: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (4,673m)

Trek to Barafu, the base camp for your summit push.
Distance: 4 km | Duration: 3–4 hours | Habitat: Alpine desert

Day 6: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,100m)

Midnight start for the summit attempt. After reaching Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka Camp.
Distance: 15 km | Duration: 12–14 hours | Habitat: Arctic to rainforest

Day 7: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Transfer to Town

Final descent through the forest to the gate. Receive your summit certificate and transfer to Moshi/Arusha.

Distance: 10 km | Duration: 3–4 hours

Day 8: Rest Day or Departure

Enjoy relaxation or airport transfer (if accommodation booked separately)

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
All meals on the mountain, prepared by our professional cook
Salaries for guides, porters, and cook
Ethical treatment of porters with adequate support
Enough porters to carry your gear
Personal Summit Certificate signed by the National Park and your guide
Emergency oxygen & pulse oximeter
Government climbing taxes
Boiled drinking water & hot drinks