5-Day Mount Kilimanjaro - Umbwe Route

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

Umbwe Gate - Umbwe Cave Camp

We’ll start by registering at the Umbwe Park Gate before embarking on our trek. The trail winds through dense rainforest, following the Umbwe River. Our first night will be spent at Umbwe Cave Camp, located at an altitude of approximately 2,900 meters.

Elevation: 1,600m to 2,900m
Distance: 11km
Time: Six hours
Habitat: Montane Forest.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Umbwe Cave - Barranco Camp

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.

Elevation: 2,940m to 3,970m
Distance: 6km
Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest.

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 - Karanga Camp - 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 for our trip.

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 - Uhuru Peak - Mweka Camp

You’ll be awakened at 2330hrs with a quick serving of tea and biscuits. We’ll then 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 (5,732m), we’ll take a brief rest and, if the weather permits, be treated to a breathtaking sunrise. Continuing to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), we will reach the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire African continent. 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.

Elevation: 4,600m to 5,895m (then down to 3,100m)
Distance: 7km ascent/23km descent
Time: 6-8 hours ascent/7-8 hours descent
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit.

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 - Mweka Gate

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.

Elevation: 3,100m to 1,800m
Distance: 8km
Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest.

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.