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

• Your adventure begins in Moshi town. After breakfast at your lodging, you will meet your mountain guide or guides and driver, who will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Umbwe Gate.
• Upon arrival at the gate, the porters will take the luggage and carry out the weight check before beginning the climb ahead of you with the gear.
• After completing the gate and park formalities, you will start the hike with your guide, so it is important to follow your guide's instructions throughout. You will walk through ridges and valleys into the thick montane forest, eventually reaching Umbwe Cave Camp, where you will spend the night.

Time: 4 to 5 hrs

Distance: 10 km

Elevation: 5,249 ft to 9,514 ft

• On the second day of your hike, you continue your journey toward Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. You will trek through the moorland forest, enjoying views of the Barranco valleys and the mountain's snowcap.
• By the end of the day, you will arrive at Barranco Camp, where you will rest and camp for the night, gathering energy for the following day's hike.

Time: 4 to 5 hrs

Distance: 6 km

Elevation: 9,514 ft to 13,044 ft

• This is an adventurous day on the mountain, as you tackle the climb up the Barranco Wall. Although the distance is short, the route is exciting and rewarding.
• You will continue through the Barranco Wall and the alpine desert valleys, enjoying views of Kibo Peak, the southern glaciers, and the Western Breach.
• After reaching Karanga Camp, you will rest and regain energy for the next stage of your adventure.

Time: 4 to 5 hrs

Distance: 4 km

Elevation: 13,000 ft to 13,100 ft

• After breakfast, the hike begins as you move through the alpine desert, enjoying stunning views of Kilimanjaro's two cones, Kibo and Mawenzi.
• Along the way, you will pass the junction that connects with the Mweka Trail before continuing up to Barafu Camp, where you complete the southern circuit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
• At Barafu Camp, you will settle in for the night, have your meals, and get an early sleep in preparation for the next day's adventure, which begins at midnight.

Time: 4 to 5 hrs

Distance: 4 km

Elevation: 13,100 ft to 15,300 ft

• This is the day that creates a lifetime memory as you reach the highest point in Africa, the "Roof of Africa," on Mount Kilimanjaro. The day begins at midnight, when you leave your tents and porters behind and set out with your guides and summit porter toward the summit.
• As you climb higher, the trek becomes physically and mentally demanding, with extreme cold and high elevation adding to the challenge. Because the ascent starts near midnight, you will hike in darkness, making your headlamp more important than ever.
• You will ascend to Gilman's Point, where you will be rewarded with a stunning sunrise over Mawenzi Cone. From there, you continue on a short walk to the final goal: Uhuru Peak. After taking photos at the Uhuru signpost, you will begin your descent via the Mweka Route, stopping at Barafu Camp for lunch before continuing down to Mweka Camp for dinner and your overnight stay.
• During the descent, the trail is very rocky and can be hard on the knees, so trekking poles are especially helpful.

Ascend Time: 6 to 8 hrs

Descend Time: 5 to 6 hrs

Distance: 5 km ascent

Distance: 13 km descent

Elevation: 15,600 ft to 19,341 ft

Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft

• This is the final day of your lifetime memory adventure. After breakfast at camp, you will begin your descent to Mweka Gate.
• You will walk through a wet and muddy forest trail, where walking poles will be useful.
• At the gate, you will meet your driver, who will be waiting to pick you up and drive you back to Moshi town for your next schedule.

Time: 3 to 4 hrs

Distance: 10 km

Elevation: 10,150 ft to 5,500 ft