6 Days Umbwe Route
Day 0: Arrival in Moshi
- Arrive in Moshi, Tanzania, a vibrant town located near Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Meet with Mr Andrew or Our representative for a briefing and equipment check.
- Spend the day resting, exploring Moshi, and preparing for your trek.
- Overnight stay in a hotel or lodge in Moshi.
Day 1: Moshi to Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp
- After breakfast, drive to the Umbwe Gate (1,800 meters/5,905 feet) for registration.
- Begin the trek through the lush rainforest.
- Hike for approximately 5 to 6 hours to reach Umbwe Camp (2,850 meters/9,350 feet).
- Set up camp, have dinner, and rest for the night.
Day 2: Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp
- Wake up early and have breakfast.
- Trek steeply through the Umbwe Ridge, which offers stunning views of the surrounding landscapes.
- Continue hiking through the moorland to reach Barranco Camp (3,960 meters/12,995 feet).
- Today’s trek takes about 6 to 7 hours.
- Set up camp, enjoy dinner, and rest.
Day 3: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
- Start the day with breakfast.
- Hike up the Barranco Wall, a challenging but exhilarating ascent.
- Trek across valleys and ridges, passing the scenic Karanga Valley.
- Arrive at Karanga Camp (4,035 meters/13,238 feet) after about 4 to 5 hours of trekking.
- Set up camp, have dinner, and rest for the night.
Day 4: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
- Breakfast at the camp
- Continue the trek from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,673m)
- Hiking time: 3-4 hours
- Terrain: Alpine desert
- Rest and prepare for summit night
- Early dinner and rest at Barafu Camp
Day 5: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
- Wake up around midnight for a quick snack and to prepare for the summit attempt.
- Start the steep ascent to Stella Point, where you’ll witness a spectacular sunrise.
- Continue trekking to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa!
- Take photos, celebrate, and enjoy the incredible views before descending.
- Descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest and breakfast.
- Continue descending to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight rest.
Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
- Descend through lush rainforest
- Arrive at Mweka Gate (1,640 meters)
- Sign out with park authorities
- Receive summit certificates
- Transfer back to Moshi or Arusha
- Trekking duration: 3-4 hours
- End of the trek
| People in Group | Price per Person |
| 1-2 Pax | Usd $2,230 |
| 3-5 People | Usd $2,090 |
| 6-8 People | Usd $1,900 |
| 9 and Above | Usd $1,850 |
INCLUDED
- Private transport from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.
- Private transport to Kilimanjaro International Airport after trek to catch your flight back home
- 2 nights of accommodation in Moshi before and after trek
- Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
- Park entry fees,
- Hut fees
- Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
- 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
- Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
- Hot water for washing
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
- Government taxes
- Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
- Emergency first-aid kit
EXLUDED
- Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after climb.
- Travel insurance
- Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charges $ 100 for the entire trek to be shared in a group.
- Flights
- Laundry (Available at hotel)
- Personal items and toiletries
- Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber):
- Guides: $20/day/guide
- Cook: $15/day
- Porter: $10/day/porter
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