5-Day Climbing Mointain Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Umbwe Gate To Umbwe Cave Camp

Elevation: 1,600 m to 2,900 m
Distance: 11 km
Time: 6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
We’ll begin by registering at the Umbwe Park Gate before starting our trek. The winding path takes us through the rainforest alongside the Umbwe River. Our first night’s camp will be at Umbwe Cave Camp, situated at an altitude of approximately 2,900 m.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Umbwe Cave To Barranco Camp

Elevation: 2,940 m to 3,970 m
Distance: 6 km
Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
We’ll depart from camp, and soon the forest will give way to open terrain. As the afternoon mists roll up the Great Barranco, the impressive wall of the Western Breach will come into view. Tonight, we’ll set up camp at Barranco Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

Start your day with an early wake-up and breakfast before tackling the steep ascent up Barranco Wall. From the top, you’ll follow the undulating path along the Southern Circuit, passing through the Karanga Valley before arriving at Karanga Camp for lunch. After your break, continue on to Barafu Camp, which serves as the base camp.
Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
Habitat: Alpine.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp

Elevation: 4,600 m to 5,895 m (then down to 3,100 m)
Distance: 7 km ascent / 23 km descent
Time: 6-8 hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
You’ll be awakened at 23:30 with a quick serving of tea and biscuits. We’ll begin our trek to the summit, navigating between the Rebman and Ratzel glaciers. Heading in a north-westerly direction, we’ll ascend through challenging scree toward Stella Point on the crater rim. This section is the most mentally and physically demanding of the trek.

At Stella Point (5,732 m), we’ll take a brief rest and, if the weather permits, be treated to a breathtaking sunrise. Continuing to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), we will reach the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa. While it can be quite cold at night at these elevations, it typically warms up as the day progresses.

After summiting, we’ll descend to the Mweka Hut campsite, stopping at Barafu for lunch along the way.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate

Elevation: 3,100 m to 1,800 m
Distance: 8 km
Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
After breakfast, we’ll begin our descent to the Mweka Park Gate to collect your summit certificates. As we descend to lower elevations, the terrain can be wet and muddy, so gaiters and trekking poles will be helpful. Shorts and t-shirts are suitable for the trek, but be sure to keep your rain gear and warmer clothing readily accessible.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.