7 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing via Umbwe Route

Experience a thrilling 7 days Kilimanjaro climb via the Umbwe Route FAQs answered expert guidance and unforgettable adventure await

Operator: SMILE WIDE EXPEDITION
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7 Days KILIMANJARO CLIMBING VIA UMBWE ROUTE PACKAGE

Commence on the Umbwe route up Mount Kilimanjaro is not for the faint-hearted. Its steep, direct ascent offers little time for altitude acclimatization. With low traffic, solitude is guaranteed, but success rates are minimal. While a six-day option exists, we recommend a seven-day journey for better acclimatization. This route demands experienced, resilient climbers. However, we generally dissuade clients from attempting it due to its extreme difficulty.

Tour highlights

  • Day 1 : Starting Climbing Kilimanjaro from Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp
  • Day 2 : Leaving Umbwe Cave Camp to Barranco Camp
  • Day 3 : Relaxation at Barranco Camp
  • Day 4 : Continue Climbing from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
  • Day 5 : Climbing from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
  • Day 6 : The Summit Ascent Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
  • Day 7 : Completing Kilimanjaro Climbing from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
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Day 1  :  Starting Climbing Kilimanjaro from Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp


Your Kilimanjaro adventure begins at Umbwe Gate (1,800m/5,905ft). At 8 am, we meet in Moshi, where our team of porters, guides, and cooks joins you for a six-day trek to Uhuru Peak. After registration at the gate, embark on a 6-hour hike to Cave Bivouac Camp. The trail is steep, winding through Kilimanjaro's cloud forest, which eventually gives way to heathers, grasses, and wildflowers. Porters and cooks set up camp ahead for your arrival.Elevation Gain: 1,050 meters, 3,445 feet Climbing time: 4-6 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Accommodation for day 1
  • Umbwe Cave Campsite
Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
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    Day 2  :  Leaving Umbwe Cave Camp to Barranco Camp


    Day 2 takes you to Barranco Camp (3,950m/12,960ft) from Cave Bivouac (2,850m/9,350ft). The trail follows the ridge through open moorlands, offering stunning views. Barranco Camp, nestled in a valley, is renowned for its senecios and lobelias. Elevation Gain: 1,100 meters, 3,610 feet Climbing time: 5-7 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
    Accommodation for day 2
    • Barranco Campsite
    Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
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    Day 3  :  Relaxation at Barranco Camp


    Spend the day exploring near Barranco camp (3,900m/12,800ft) for acclimation. Capture the beauty of the groundsel-clad campsite, often trekkers' favorite spot on this route. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
    Accommodation for day 3
    • Barranco Campsite
    Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
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    Day 4  :  Continue Climbing from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp


    Leave Barranco Camp for Karanga Valley (4,200m/13,780ft). Conquer the challenging 1.5-hour Barranco Wall climb before descending into the lush Karanga River Valley. Elevation Gain: 250 meters, 820 feet Distance: 7 Kilometers Climbing time: 3-5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
    Accommodation for day 4
    • Karanga Campsite
    Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
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    Day 5  :  Climbing from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp


    Continue climbing from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600m/15,100ft). Enjoy views of Kibo's glaciers. Barafu Camp, though in an alpine desert, offers mesmerizing vistas of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Elevation Gain: 400 meters, 1,320 feet Climbing time: 3-5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
    Accommodation for day 5
    • Barafu Campsite
    Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
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    Day 6  :  The Summit Ascent Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp


    Around midnight, begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,340ft). A challenging climb leads to Stella Point, followed by a gradual hike to the summit. Capture the moment before descending to Mweka Camp. Elevation Gain: 1,295 meters, 4,240 feet Elevation Loss: 2,795 meters, 9,170 feet Climbing time: 6 hours to the rim, 1 hour to Uhuru, 3-4 hours to Barafu, 4 hours to Mweka Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
    Accommodation for day 6
    • Mweka Campsite
    Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
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    Day 7  :  Completing Kilimanjaro Climbing from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate


    After breakfast, descend through the forest to Mweka Gate (1,500m/4,920ft). The trail may be slippery. Our vehicles await to take you back to Moshi. Elevation Loss: 1,600 meters, 5,250 feet Climbing time: 4 hours Your Kilimanjaro journey ends, leaving you with unforgettable memories of your remarkable achievement.
    Accommodation for day 7
    Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Drinking water

  • Costs for 7 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing via Umbwe Route

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