Six day Kilimanjaro climb tour

6 days Kilimanjaro's Umbwe route starts its approach to the summit at 5895 m from the south that requires 6–8 hours of hard climbing with daily ascent

$1400-3500 USD

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Safari summary

The Umbwe route is a shorter, steeper, and more direct climb on Mount Kilimanjaro. It begins from the south and, upon reaching Barranco Camp, deviates eastward, crossing beneath the Southern Icefield via the Southern Circuit trail. The trail then approaches the summit, Uhuru Peak, from Barafu camp. The strenuous Western Breach section involves ascending 850m in approximately 1.25 miles (2 km) and requires some scrambling at certain points. where you will meet professional guides, hospitality porters, and the perfect chief with amazing meals, which will make you enjoy and be satisfied with your tour.

Here is the elevation breakdown for each day on the Umbwe route:

Day 1: From hotel to Umbwe Cave Campsite.
Elevation: 1200m to 1700m to 2850m.

Day 2: Umbwe Cave Campsite to Barranco Hut Campsite.
Elevation: 2850m to 3950m.

Day 3: Barranco Campsite to Karanga Campsite.
Elevation: 3950m to 3900m.

Day 4: Karanga Campsite to Barafu Campsite.
Elevation: 3900m to 4620m.

Day 5: Barafu Hut Campsite to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Hut Campsite.
Elevation: 4620m to 5895m to 3100m.

Day 6: Mweka Hut Campsite to Mweka Gate.
Elevation: 3100m to 1700m.

These are the key points and elevations along the 6-day Umbwe route on Mount Kilimanjaro.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

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Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Park fees

What’s not included?

International flights
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Moshi town to Umbwe gate

Kilimanjaro

Day 1: Drive from Moshi to the Umbwe Gate (approximately 1-2 hours). Begin the trek from the gate (1,800 meters/5,905 feet) to Umbwe Camp (2,900 meters/9,515 feet). The hike is steep and will take approximately 4-6 hours.

camp

Day 2: Umbwe camp to Barranco camp

Kilimanjaro

Day 2: Continue the ascent from Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp (3,976 meters/13,044 feet). This day includes some challenging sections, such as the Barranco Wall. The trek usually takes around 6-8 hours.

camp

Day 3: Barranco camp- Karanga camp

Kilimanjaro

Day 3: From Barranco Camp, hike to Karanga Camp (3,995 meters/13,106 feet). This is a relatively short day, with a trek duration of around 3-4 hours. It serves as an acclimatization day to help your body adjust to the altitude.

camp

Day 4: Karanga camp- Barafu camp

Kilimanjaro

Day 4: Depart from Karanga Camp and proceed to Barafu Camp (4,673 meters/15,331 feet). This is a demanding day with a steep ascent, taking approximately 6-8 hours. Barafu Camp is the last camp before the summit push.

camp

Day 5: Barafu- Uhuru peak- Mweka

Kilimanjaro

Day 5: Start the summit attempt in the early hours of the morning (usually around midnight) from Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters/19,341 feet). This is the most challenging part of the climb but also the most rewarding. After reaching the summit, descend to Mweka Camp (3,110 meters/10,203 feet) for overnight.

camp

Day 6: Mweka gate to Moshi town

Kilimanjaro

Day 6: Descend from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters/5,380 feet). This descent takes around 4-6 hours. From the gate, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Moshi to celebrate your successful climb.

Moshi town

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