7-Day Kilimanjaro Climb, Umbwe Route
Overview
About this safari
The shortest and steepest way up, best suited to fit, experienced hikers who acclimatise well.
- Very quiet
- Dramatic ridge walking
- Summit certificate at Uhuru Peak (5,895 m)
Day by Day
Itinerary
DAY1Arrival in Moshi
Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to your hotel in Moshi. Evening briefing and equipment check with your lead guide.
DAY2Umbwe Gate → Umbwe Cave Camp
A day of trekking with your guides at a steady "pole pole" pace, arriving at camp for a hot meal and rest.
DAY3Umbwe Cave → Barranco Camp
A day of trekking with your guides at a steady "pole pole" pace, arriving at camp for a hot meal and rest.
DAY4Barranco Wall → Karanga Camp
A day of trekking with your guides at a steady "pole pole" pace, arriving at camp for a hot meal and rest.
DAY5Karanga → Barafu Camp
A day of trekking with your guides at a steady "pole pole" pace, arriving at camp for a hot meal and rest.
DAY6Summit → Mweka Camp
Summit night: start around midnight to reach Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) around sunrise, then descend to a lower camp to rest.
DAY7Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate
Final descent to the park gate, where you receive your summit certificate, then transfer back to Moshi.
What's included
- Kilimanjaro National Park fees and rescue fees
- Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
- Tents and sleeping mats on the mountain
- All meals on the mountain and filtered water
- Airport transfers and hotel night in Moshi
- Summit certificate
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance with high-altitude cover
- Tips for the mountain crew
- Sleeping bag and personal gear (rental available)
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