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

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

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

Destination: Umbwe Gate To Umbwe Cave Camp

Accommodation: Umbwe Cave Campsite

public camp site

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

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

Destination: Umbwe Cave Camp To Barranco Camp

Accommodation: Barranco Campsite

public camp site

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

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

Destination: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

Accommodation: Barranco Campsite

public camp site

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

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

Destination: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

Accommodation: Karanga Campsite

public camp site

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

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

Destination: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

Accommodation: Barafu Campsite

public camp site

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

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

Destination: Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp

Accommodation: Mweka Campsite

public camp site

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

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.

Destination: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Drinking water

TOUR PRICE/COST

We offer two pricing options:

Private Tour (Sharing Price)

The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.

Group Joining Tour

Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.

Private (Shared) Price

No of pax	Adult	Child
1 pax	$1,701 pp	$1,276 pp
2–4 pax	$1,676 pp	$1,257 pp
5–9 pax	$1,651 pp	$1,238 pp
10–15 pax	$1,626 pp	$1,220 pp

Group joining price

Adult	Child
$1,676 pp	$1,257 pp

PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

Inclusions

✓ Sleeping bag or bed linen

✓ Rescue fee

✓ Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)

✓ All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)

✓ Camping equipment (only sleeping bag/bed linen may be listed as excluded)

✓ All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)

✓ All Taxes/VAT

Exclusions

International flights to/from the start/end of the tour

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips: tipping guideline

Personal items

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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