Umbwe route mount Kilimanjaro

5 days— Five Days Umbwe route mount Kilimanjaro climbing

$1000-1200 USD

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Safari summary

Experience the thrilling 5-Day Umbwe Route Kilimanjaro climb with Kizza Adventures. Upon arrival in Moshi, you'll meet your guide for a briefing and equipment check before resting at your hotel. The adventure begins on Day 1 with a drive to Umbwe Gate, followed by a steep ascent through lush rainforest to Umbwe Cave Camp (2,850m). On Day 2, continue through challenging terrain to Barranco Camp (3,950m), nestled beneath the Great Barranco Wall. Day 3 involves scaling the Barranco Wall and trekking through Karanga Valley to Barafu Camp (4,680m), the base for your summit attempt. On Day 4, start early to reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m) and celebrate at the summit before descending to Mweka Camp (3,100m). Finally, on Day 5, descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate, receive your summit certificate, and return to Moshi to conclude your unforgettable Umbwe Route Kilimanjaro climbing adventure.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

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Safari highlights

Photography safari—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Accommodation
Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Moshi-Umbwe cave camp(2,850)

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast at your hotel in Moshi, embark on the Umbwe route 5 days adventure. Drive to the Umbwe Gate, the starting point of your Umbwe route 5 days trek. Begin the ascent through the lush rainforest, where the unique Umbwe route 5 days trek offers opportunities to observe various flora and fauna. The trail is steep, allowing for significant altitude gain on the first day of the Umbwe route 5 days climb. Arrive at Umbwe Cave Camp (2,850m), set up your tents, and rest for the night.

Umbwe cave camp

Umbwe Cave Camp - Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

Wake up early on the second day of the Umbwe route 5 days trek. Continue the ascent, encountering more challenging terrain as you enter the moorland zone. Enjoy the breathtaking views on the way to the Barranco Camp (3,950m) during the Umbwe route 5 days climb. Set up camp beneath the Great Barranco Wall and spend the night.

Barranco Camp

Barranco Camp (3,950m)-Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

On the third day of the Umbwe route 5 days trek, prepare for some thrilling moments. Trek through the Karanga Valley, a relatively shorter and less strenuous section, allowing time for acclimatization on the Umbwe route 5 days adventure. Arrive at Karanga Camp (3,995m), Continue your ascent along the Umbwe route 5 days adventure, entering the alpine desert zone. Arrive at Barafu Camp (4,680m), the base camp for the summit attempt during the Umbwe route 5 days climb.

Barafu Camp

Barafu Camp-Uhuru Peak-Mweka Camp

Kilimanjaro

Wake up around midnight for the summit attempt on the fifth day of the Umbwe route 5 days climb. Ascend through the arctic desert zone, pushing towards Stella Point (5,739m) or the ultimate goal, Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro on the Umbwe route 5 days adventure. Celebrate your achievement at the "Roof of Africa". Begin the descent back to Barafu Camp, where you'll rest briefly before continuing to Mweka Camp (3,100m) to spend the night.

Mweka Camp

Mweka Camp-Mweka Gate -Moshi-Umbwe

Kilimanjaro

On the final day of the Umbwe route 5 days trek, descend through the lush rainforest. Arrive at the Mweka Gate, where you'll receive your summit certificates, commemorating your successful climb via the unique Umbwe route 5 days experience. Bid farewell to your guides and porters, then drive back to your hotel/lodge in Moshi after completing the Umbwe route 5 days climb. Celebrate the completion of the challenging Umbwe route 5 days adventure and take a well-deserved rest.

Moshi-Umbwe

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