7 Days Kilimanjaro Luxury Climb Umbwe Route

Touch down at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and be welcomed by our Nature Horizons team. You're hotel stay kicks off you're journey, where you'll meet you're dedicated safari guide. After settling in, get a detailed tour briefing and unwind. Tomorrow, you're Kilimanjaro ascent begins! Our 24/7 support ensures a warm African welcome!

Embark on a 1-hour drive from Moshi to the Umbwe Gate. Begin your ascent through the enchanting rainforest, savoring a packed lunch on the way. Elevation Gain: 1660m/5450ft to 2850m/9350ft Distance Covered: 11km/7mi Climbing Duration: 5-6 hours Habitat Discovery: Montane Forest

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

Post-breakfast, bid farewell to the forests embrace and ascend across the open moorland to reach Barranco Camp. Elevation Climb: 2850m/9350ft to 4000m/13,000ft Trail Distance: 6km/4mi Climbing Hours: 4-5 in semi-desert terrain

Destination: Umbwe Cave Camp To Barranco Camp

Accommodation: Barranco Campsite

  public camp site

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

A well-deserved extra day for acclimatization, enhancing your Kilimanjaro experience. Altitude Pause: 4050m/13,250ft Trail Exploration: 0km/0mi (Rest day) Climbing Rest: 0 hours Alpine Oasis: Enjoy Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in the tranquil alpine desert surroundings, preparing for the ascent ahead.

Destination: Shira Cave To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp

Accommodation: Barranco Campsite

  public camp site

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

Following breakfast, we bid adieu to Barranco, ascending steeply via the Barranco Wall. We'll reach the Karanga Valley and the junction with the Mweka Trail. Elevation Rise: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft Trail Traverse: 5km/3mi Climbing Hours: Approximately 3-4 hours Habitat Adventure: Alpine Desert

Destination: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

Accommodation: Karanga Campsite

  public camp site

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

Our journey continues upwards towards Barafu Camp, marking the completion of the South Circuit, granting unique vistas of the summit from various angles. Here, we set up camp, rejuvenate, relish dinner, and brace ourselves for the impending summit challenge. Elevation Climb: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft Trail Covered: 4km/2mi Climb Duration: 3-4 hours Habitat Dominance: Alpine Desert

Destination: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

Accommodation: Barafu Campsite

  public camp site

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

In the heart of the night, between midnight and 2 am, we commence the final ascent towards the summit, threading our way between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. Heading northwest, we navigate steep scree terrain towards Stella Point on the crater rim, a mentally and physically demanding stretch. At Stella Point, we pause for a brief rest, reaping the rewards of an awe-inspiring sunrise—one of nature's finest spectacles, while the swifter climbrs might catch this view from the summit itself. From the summit, our descent begins, leading straight down to Mweka Camp with a pit stop at Barafu for lunch. For the loose gravel descent, gaiters and climbing poles may come in handy. We arrive at Mweka Camp to relish our final night on this remarkable mountain. Elevation Soared: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft Descent to: 3090m/10,150ft Trail Covered: 5km/3mi uphill, 13km/8mi downhill Climb Duration: 5-7 hours up, 5-6 hours down Dominant Terrain: Stone scree and the ice-capped summit

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

Post-breakfast, we embark on the descent towards the Mweka Park Gate, where you'll proudly receive your well-earned summit certificates. As we descend to lower elevations, be prepared for potential wet and muddy conditions; gaiters and climbing poles will be valuable aids. You'll likely find comfort in shorts and t-shirts, but keep your rain gear and warmer clothing within reach. Upon reaching the gate, our journey continues for an additional hour to Mweka Village. From there, a waiting vehicle will transport you back to your Moshi hotel, a short 30-minute drive. Altitude Decrease: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft Trail Journey: 10km/6mi Climb Duration: 3-4 hours Habitat Transition: Forest

Destination: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate

Accommodation: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Drinking water

Today marks the bittersweet moment when you bid farewell to your extraordinary team. Congratulations, you've conquered Earth's mightiest freestanding peak and Africa's towering pinnacle. Nature Horizons is elated to have guided you to the summit, ensuring memories that will etch themselves into your heart for a lifetime. As you awaken on this day, your guide will stand by your side until it's time for your departure to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Safe travels, and may the echoes of this remarkable journey resonate within you always.