Umbwe Route 7 Days itinerary

Today, the rainforest thins as you enter moorland terrain. The ascent continues steadily up the Umbwe Ridge, offering panoramic views before flattening into the stunning Barranco Valley. You’ll join trekkers from the Machame Route as you settle at Barranco Camp.

• Overnight: Barranco Camp (3,900 m / 12,795 ft)
• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
• Distance: 6 km
• Elevation Gain: +1,150 m
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

By now, you’ll feel the effects of altitude at nearly 4,000 meters. Today is a crucial acclimatization day, allowing your body to adjust before pushing higher. Spend the day resting, soaking in spectacular views of the Kilimanjaro massif, or exploring the surrounding valley.

• Overnight: Barranco Camp (3,900 m / 12,795 ft)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a hearty breakfast, take on the Barranco Wall, one of the trek’s most thrilling sections. Though steep, the scramble is rewarding, and from the top you’ll enjoy sweeping views before descending into the Karanga Valley  a beautiful spot framed by rugged ridges.

• Overnight: Karanga Camp (3,995 m / 13,106 ft)
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Distance: 5 km
• Elevation Gain: +50 m
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continue along the Southern Circuit, encircling the mountain with breathtaking vistas of the summit from nearly every angle. Upon reaching Barafu Camp, rest early  tomorrow’s the big day! Your guides will provide a final briefing for the midnight summit push.

• Overnight: Barafu Camp (4,673 m / 15,331 ft)
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Distance: 4 km
• Elevation Gain: +650 m
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake around midnight for your summit attempt. The climb is steep, cold, and demanding, but utterly rewarding. You’ll pass between the Rebmann and Ratzel Glaciers, eventually reaching Stella Point (5,739 m) just as the sun rises over Africa  an unforgettable moment.
From here, continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa. Celebrate your achievement, then begin your descent via the Mweka Route, reaching Mweka Camp for a well-deserved rest.

• Overnight: Mweka Camp (3,100 m / 10,170 ft)
• Hiking Time: 10–13 hours
• Distance: 18 km
• Elevation Gain: +1,195 m / Descent: –2,800 m
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Passing through the montane forest, similar to your first day trekking, you will make your way down to Mweka Gate where you will sign out and exit Kilimanjaro National Park.  From here you will picked up by our company transport and transferred back to our office in town where you will be presented with you certificate before returning to your hotel for a well-deserved rest!.

• Overnight: Hotel in Moshi (included in climb package)
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Distance: 10 km
• Descent: –1,680 m
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch