6 Days Challenge Kilimanjaro Trek Umbwe Route

Welcome to Tanzania! Arrive in Moshi, a bustling town at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. Meet you're trekking team, including a guide, porters, and cook. After a briefing and equipment check, rest up at the hotel to prepare for the exciting adventure ahead.

Begin your trek at the Umbwe Gate (1,800 meters/5,905 feet). The trail winds through lush rainforests with diverse flora and fauna. The trek is challenging but incredibly rewarding. Arrive at Umbwe Camp (2,943 meters/9,656 feet) to rest, enjoy a warm meal prepared by the cook, and take in the breathtaking views.

Destination: Umbwe Gate To Umbwe Cave Camp

Accommodation: Umbwe Cave Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Today's trek takes you through steep sections and a ridge walk, offering glimpses of Kilimanjaro's glaciers in the distance. Traverse to Barranco Camp (3,976 meters/13,044 feet), where you'll be amazed by the views of the Barranco Wall and the valley below. Catch a well-deserved rest and acclimatize to the higher altitude.

Destination: Umbwe Cave Camp To Barranco Camp

Accommodation: Barranco Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

The day begins with a scramble up the famous Barranco Wall (not technical trekking). Enjoy the thrill of trekking and the sense of achievement once you reach the top. Continue the trek through alpine desert terrain, making your way to Karanga Camp (3,995 meters/13,106 feet) for the night.

Destination: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

Accommodation: Karanga Campsite

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

Ascend to Barafu Camp (4,673 meters/15,331 feet), the base camp for the final summit push. The landscape transforms into a rocky and inhospitable environment. Rest and hydrate, as the summit attempt will begin late at night.

Destination: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

Accommodation: Barafu Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

The big day has come! Awake around midnight for a light meal before starting the ascent to the summit. Reach Stella Point (5,685 meters/18,651 feet) at dawn, where you'll be greeted by a magnificent sunrise. Push on to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters/19,341 feet), the highest point in Africa! Celebrate your achievement and take in the incredible views. Descend back to Barafu Camp for a brief rest before continuing to Mweka Camp (3,100 meters/10,170 feet).

Destination: Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp

Accommodation: Mweka Campsite

  public camp site

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

On the final day, descend through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters/5,380 feet). Receive your summit certificates and bid farewell to your trekking team. Transfer back to Moshi, where you can enjoy a hot shower and a well-deserved celebration dinner.