Itinerary

1. Day 1: Trek from Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp

   • Drive approximately 50 minutes to Machame Gate for registration formalities.

   • Transfer through scenic villages, coffee farms, and banana plantations to reach Umbwe Gate.

   • Begin the trek on a forestry track that ascends steeply through dense rainforest.

   • Climb along a narrow ridge nestled between two rivers and surrounded by towering trees.

   • Arrive at Umbwe Camp, located in a serene forest setting with thick undergrowth.

2. Day 2: Hike from Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp

   • Follow a steeper, rockier trail with sparse undergrowth and moss-covered trees.

   • Ascend through increasingly open terrain with occasional views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

   • Flatten out upon entering Barranco Valley, a dramatic landscape of highland moorland.

   • Descend slightly from Umbwe Ridge to reach Barranco Camp, nestled near giant Senecios.

3. Day 3: Climb from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

   • Begin by descending into a deep ravine and crossing the base of the Great Barranco Wall.

   • Climb the steep, non-technical wall, gaining nearly 900 feet in elevation.

   • Traverse a series of ridges and valleys before descending into Karanga Valley.

   • Make a final steep ascent to Karanga Camp, located on a rocky slope.

   • Use this shorter day to aid acclimatization and rest for the days ahead.

4. Day 4: Ascend from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

   • Depart Karanga and connect with the Mweka Trail at the junction.

   • Continue climbing through increasingly rocky terrain to reach Barafu Camp.

   • Complete the Southern Circuit, offering panoramic views of the summit.

   Rest and enjoy an early dinner while taking in views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.

5. Day 5: Summit from Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak, then Descend to Mweka Camp

   • Wake around midnight and begin the final summit push under the stars.

   • Climb through steep scree in cold, windy conditions with frequent breaks.

   • Reach Stella Point (5,730 meters) and witness a breathtaking sunrise over Mawenzi.

   • Continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters), the highest point in Africa.

   • Celebrate the accomplishment and take photos before beginning the descent.

   • Descend to Barafu Camp for a short rest and lunch.

   • Continue down a steep, rocky trail to Mweka Camp, located in the upper forest zone.

   Enjoy a final dinner and overnight stay on the mountain.

6. Day 6: Descend from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate and Return to Hotel

   • Hike down through lush rainforest paths to reach Mweka Gate.

   • Collect summit certificates as a token of your achievement.

   • Meet your vehicle at Mweka Village and drive back to your hotel in Moshi.

   • Celebrate the successful completion of your Kilimanjaro trek.