Umbwe Route Kilimanjaros Challenge Trekking

Trek on the 7 Day Umbwe Route Kilimanjaros Challenge trekking a thrilling ascent stunning landscapes and an unforgettable adventure await

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Umbwe Route Kilimanjaros Challenge trekking

Experience on 7-day Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route climbing journey. This adventure combines breathtaking landscapes with an awe-inspiring sense of accomplishment. Kilimanjaro climbing takes you through lush rainforests adorned with diverse flora and fauna, offering a truly immersive encounter with Mother Nature. Our experienced guides ensure safety as you ascend through alpine beauty. This journey is an unforgettable test of your limits and a tribute to the extraordinary.

Tour highlights

  • Day 7 : Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
  • Day 5 : Karanga Camp trek to Barafu Camp
  • Day 6 : Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka
  • Day 3 : Barranco Camp - Acclimatization Day
  • Day 4 : Barranco Camp trek to Karanga Camp
  • Day 1 : Umbwe Gate trek to Umbwe Cave Camp
  • Day 2 : Umbwe Cave Camp trek to Barranco Camp
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Day 1  :  Umbwe Gate trek to Umbwe Cave Camp


After breakfast, a one-hour drive takes you to Machame Gate for registration. From there, the adventure commences with a transfer to Umbwe Gate, passing picturesque coffee and banana plantations. Trek through a lush rainforest, with the air thick with moisture and muddy trails. As you ascend, the path narrows, steepens, and winds through giant trees, offering glimpses of Kilimanjaro. Your camp rests amid towering trees and thick undergrowth. Hiking Time: 6 Hours Distance: Approx. 10.3 km Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation for day 1
  • Umbwe Cave Campsite
Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
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    Day 2  :  Umbwe Cave Camp trek to Barranco Camp


    Depart Umbwe Cave Camp after breakfast, transitioning from the forest to rockier terrain. Ascend along a spectacular ridge with Kilimanjaro in sight. Descend to Barranco Valley, where Barranco Camp awaits in the valley below the imposing Breach and Great Barranco Wall. Hiking Time: 6 hours Distance: Approx. 6.3 km Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    Accommodation for day 2
    • Barranco Campsite
    Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
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    Day 3  :  Barranco Camp - Acclimatization Day


    Dedicate this day to acclimatization. After a late breakfast, hike from Barranco to Lava Tower, ascending high and descending to sleep lower. Enjoy a 3-4 hour walk and return to Barranco for a late hot lunch.
    Accommodation for day 3
    • Barranco Campsite
    Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
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    Day 4  :  Barranco Camp trek to Karanga Camp


    Conquer the Great Barranco Wall after breakfast, ascending toward the Heim Glacier. Descend through Karanga Valley, joining the Mweka route. Karanga Camp, your next destination, is your last water stop before Barafu camp. Hiking Time: 6 hours Distance: Approx. 6 km Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    Accommodation for day 4
    • Karanga Campsite
    Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
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    Day 5  :  Karanga Camp trek to Barafu Camp


    The day begins with a hike to Barafu Camp. Located on a stony ridge, Barafu is a harsh environment exposed to chilling winds. Here, you'll prepare for the final ascent, which begins the same night. Hiking Time: 4 hours Distance: Approx. 3.4 km Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    Accommodation for day 5
    • Barafu Campsite
    Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
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    Day 6  :  Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka


    Commence your summit bid around midnight, a mentally and physically demanding 6-hour ascent to Stella Point, then an additional 1 hour to Uhuru Peak. Witness a breathtaking sunrise before descending to Barafu for lunch. Continue to Mweka Camp. Hiking Time: 7-8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak | 6-8 hours to descend to Mweka Camp Distance: Approx. 4.5 km (Ascent) and 10.8 km (Descent) Vegetation: Forest Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    Accommodation for day 6
    • Mweka Campsite
    Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
  • Lunch
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    Day 7  :  Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate


    Embark on a scenic 3-4 hour descent to Mweka Gate. Successful climbers receive summit certificates, with gold certificates for those reaching Uhuru Peak. Afterward, transfer back to Moshi for a well-deserved hot shower, dinner, and relaxation. Hiking Time: 4-6 hours Habitat: Forest Distance: Approx. 8.5 km Meals: Breakfast
    Accommodation for day 7
    • Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
    Included meals and drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Drinking water
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    Costs for Umbwe Route Kilimanjaros Challenge Trekking

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