6-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Trek via Umbwe Route to Uhuru Peak

Make an initial steep climb, followed by a gentler incline.

After lunch, descend and ascend again to reach the camp.

Wake up early and start your trek to Barranco Camp. The rainforest will quickly give way to brush, and if it is not too cloudy, you will be able to see Meru Volcano for the first time.

This day on the Umbwe Route is of moderate length, and around lunchtime, you will reach Barranco Camp (3,960 m), which is nestled inside a huge volcanic fault.

Have lunch and relax for acclimatisation.

Wake up early, have breakfast, and start climbing the Barranco Wall. We recommend leaving camp as early as possible to avoid crowds from other groups. Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and takes around an hour.

After the climb, take photos in front of Kibo volcano. Then begin a difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents along the route.

Have lunch and take a rest for some time.

Complete the ascent to Barafu Camp (4,640 m), where you will be served a hot dinner before retiring to your tent.

In the morning, begin your trek to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), which is the starting point for Uhuru Peak (5,895 m).

Rest for some time and, after regaining strength, complete an acclimatisation hike towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m), then return to Barafu Camp.

Have dinner and sleep.

Depart from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and begin summiting Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically, the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude.

Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental condition.

After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired.

Then return to Barafu Camp, and after a 2-hour rest, continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).

After a warm breakfast, head to the park's exit, Mweka Gate (1,650 m).

Receive your certificate on completion of the trek.

Return to your hotel in Moshi.