Day 1: Umbwe Gate hike to Umbwe cave Camp
Elevation: 1800m (5905ft) to 2850m (9350ft) Distance: 8km Hiking Time: 4-6 hours Habitat: Montane Forest Begin your journey from Umbwe Gate, where you'll meet the team of porters, guides, and cooks accompanying you. Your destination today is Cave Bivouac Camp, a steep and sometimes slippery 6-hour hike through the moss-covered trees of Kilimanjaro's cloud forest.
Destination: Umbwe Gate To Umbwe Cave Camp
Accommodation: Umbwe Cave Campsite
public camp site
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 2: Umbwe Cave Camp hike to Barranco Camp
Elevation: 2850m (9350ft) to 3950m (12960ft) Distance: 8km Hiking Time: 5-7 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert The trail continues along the ridge, transitioning from forest to the giant heath. You'll enjoy breathtaking views as the ridge sharpens into a knife-edge. Barranco Camp, surrounded by giant senecios and lobelias, offers stunning scenery.
Destination: Umbwe Cave Camp To Barranco Camp
Accommodation: Barranco Campsite
public camp site
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 3: Barranco Camp
An extra day for acclimatization, providing a chance to rest and adjust to the altitude.
Destination: Umbwe Cave Camp To Barranco Camp
Accommodation: Barranco Campsite
public camp site
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 4: Barranco Camp hike to Karanga Valley
Elevation: 3950m (12960ft) to 4200m (13780ft) Distance: 7km Hiking Time: 3-5 hours Descend the Barranco Wall after breakfast, a challenging climb. The hike then leads to Karanga Valley, with a short but steep descent.
Destination: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp
Accommodation: Karanga Campsite
public camp site
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 5: Karanga Valley hike to Barafu Camp
Elevation: 4200m (13780ft) to 4600m (15100ft) Distance: 7km Hiking Time: 3-5 hours Habitat: Alpine Deser Hike to Barafu Camp, where you'll enjoy views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Rest before your midnight summit attempt.
Destination: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp
Accommodation: Barafu Campsite
public camp site
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 6: Barafu Camp to hike Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Elevation: 4600m (15100ft) to 5895m (19340ft), then down to 3100m (10170ft) Distance: 7km ascent / 23km descent Hiking Time: 6-8 hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent Habitat: Stone Scree and Ice-Capped Summit Begin your ascent to Uhuru Peak in the early morning, passing glaciers and reaching the summit. Descend to Mweka Camp.
Destination: Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp
Accommodation: Mweka Campsite
public camp site
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Elevation: 3100m (10170ft) to 1500m (4920ft) Distance: 15km Hiking Time: 4 hours Descend through the forest to Mweka Gate, where vehicles will transport you back to Moshi.
Destination: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate
Accommodation: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
budget 2 star lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner, Drinking water
TOUR PRICE/COST
We offer two pricing options:
The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
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 | $1,721 pp | $1,291 pp |
| 2–4 pax | $1,696 pp | $1,272 pp |
| 5–9 pax | $1,671 pp | $1,253 pp |
| 10–15 pax | $1,646 pp | $1,235 pp |
Group joining price
| Adult | Child |
|---|---|
| $1,696 pp | $1,272 pp |
PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS
InclusionsThe Booking Form
7 Days Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route Hiking
Commerce on Kilimanjaro hiking conquer the challenging Umbwe route Unforgettable adventure awaits on Africa highest peak
N.B: After you send your booking we will get back to you with in 24 hours.