6 Days Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route Trek

• Hiking Time: 5–7 hours

• Distance: 11 km

• Vegetation Zone: Rainforest
  Drive to Umbwe Gate, register with park authorities, and begin your steep climb through lush forest and giant trees. Arrive at Umbwe Cave Camp for dinner and overnight.

• Hiking Time: 4–6 hours

• Distance: 6 km

• Vegetation Zone: Heath
  Today’s trek is shorter but steeper, emerging from the forest into moorland and heath. Reach Barranco Camp, where Umbwe Route joins the Machame Route. Enjoy views of the southern glaciers.

• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

• Distance: 5 km
  Trek up the Barranco Wall, a fun and challenging scramble with rewarding views. Descend into the Karanga Valley and climb back up to Karanga Camp for overnight. This day helps with acclimatization.

• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

• Distance: 4 km
  Ascend steadily across alpine desert terrain to Barafu Camp, the base camp for summit night. Eat an early dinner and rest before midnight summit push.

• Hiking Time: 12–15 hours

• Distance: ~15 km
  Begin the midnight summit attempt to Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point. Pass Stella Point (5,739m) at sunrise, then reach the summit. Celebrate briefly and descend to Mweka Camp for rest.

• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

• Distance: 10 km
  Descend through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, collect your certificate, and return to your hotel for a hot shower and celebration dinner.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight. Congratulations on conquering one of Kilimanjaro’s toughest trails!