Best Umbwe Route Trekking

6 days—The Best 6 Days Umbwe Route Kilimanjaro Trekking

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The 6 Days Umbwe Route Kilimanjaro Trekking with Wild Horizon Tours is an exhilarating adventure for those seeking a challenging ascent to Africa's highest peak. Starting from the lush Umbwe Gate, trekkers journey through diverse ecosystems, including rainforests and alpine deserts, while enjoying the stunning scenery and relative solitude of this less-traveled path. The itinerary emphasizes acclimatization, allowing for a successful summit attempt via Uhuru Peak. With experienced guides, well-equipped camping, and delicious meals, this trek promises an unforgettable experience for adventurous hikers eager to conquer Kilimanjaro.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

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Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking
Primate trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Internal flights
International flights
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp

Kilimanjaro

Pick up with our vehicle from your hotel, drive to Umbwe gate. Here after completing the gate registration procedures, the hike starts through the rainforest to Umbwe cave campsite where you will find all tents already setup then stop for dinner and overnight. Today you will walk across ridges and valleys into a really thick forest. Elevation : 1200m to 1700m to 2850m, Distance : 11 km, Hiking time : 6 hours, Habitat : Montana forest.

Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

This day after breakfast you will hike through the remaining forest to the moorland and heath zone and you will be enjoying some wonderful views of Barranco valleys and ice cap on top of the Mount Kilimanjaro. Then you will arrive to Barranco camp for dinner and overnight. Elevation : 2850m to 3950m, Distance : 6 km, Hiking time : 4 hours, Habitat : Montana forest and heather

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Kilimanjaro

Today you will be having a short-day hike and in the late morning you will start climbing Barranco wall and reach 4200m for acclimatization and continue crossing ridges and valleys to Karanga campsite for hot lunch. After lunch you will have a short rest and get another acclimatization of hiking up the screed slopes towards the Southern ice field then you will return to the camp for dinner and overnight. Elevation : 3950m to 3900m, Distance : 6 km, Hiking time : 4 hours, Habitat : Moorland

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

Today's hike to the Barafu Ridge campsite is challenging due to the altitude and steep terrain, requiring a slow pace to prevent fatigue and altitude sickness. As you traverse the alpine desert, you'll experience strong cold winds and get closer to the Kibo glaciers. After enjoying lunch and an early dinner around 1700hrs, you'll rest until midnight, when you'll begin your ascent to Uhuru Peak. Elevation : 3900m to 4620m, Distance : 4 km, Hiking time : 4 hours, Habitat : Alpine Desert

Barafu to Uhuru Peak to Mweka camp

Kilimanjaro

Activities: Summit Uhuru Peak and descend to Mweka Camp. You will start your summit attempt around midnight. After reaching Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka Camp for the last night of your trek. Elevation: 19,341 ft (Uhuru Peak), 10,066 ft (Mweka Camp) Distance: 23 km (round trip) Estimated Time: 10-12 hours Habitat : Desert and ice

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, today is your last day on the Mountain so you will descend down to Mweka park gate walking across Montana forest this descent will take 4 hours. Then here at the gate you will do sign out and get ready to board the vehicle ready for the transfer back to Moshi/Arusha. Elevation : 3100m to 1700m, Distance : 9km, Descending time : 4 hours, Habitat : Montana forest

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