Umbwe Route – 6 Days
6 Days 70% Success Rate Strenuous
Route Overview
The Umbwe Route is the most physically demanding and least traveled route on Kilimanjaro. It is steep and direct, recommended only for experienced hikers.
Highlights
- Steep and direct ascent
- Least crowded route
- Dramatic views from Barranco Valley
Daily Itinerary & Elevation
1
Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Cave Camp
Elevation: 1,614m to 2,850mA steep and narrow trail through dense rainforest.
Accommodation: Umbwe Cave Camp
2
Umbwe Cave Camp to Barranco Camp
Elevation: 2,850m to 3,985mThe trail becomes rockier with panoramic views.
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
3
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Elevation: 3,985m to 4,040mClimb the Barranco Wall and traverse to Karanga Camp.
Accommodation: Karanga Camp
4
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation: 4,040m to 4,681mA steady ascent to Barafu Camp.
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
5
Summit Day: Barafu to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Elevation: 4,681m to 5,895m to 3,100mMidnight start for the summit. Reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m).
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
6
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Elevation: 3,100m to 1,640mDescend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate.
Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi
What's Included
- Park fees
- Camping gear
- Mountain guides & porters
- All meals
- Rescue fees
What's Excluded
- Tips for crew
- Personal hiking gear
- Travel insurance