Best 7 days Umbwe Route - Kilimanjaro climbing package 2024

Day-by-day Itinerary for the 7 Days Umbwe Route, Kilimanjaro hiking tour in 2024

• DAY 1:Umbwe cave campsite

  Distance Covered: 10km
  Time to be used: 4 to 5 hours
  
  We will be picked up from the hotel and driven to the Umbwe Gate. Following completion of the gate registration requirements, the trip continues through the rainforest to the Umbwe cave campground, where all tents are already set up, before stopping for dinner and sleep. Today you'll trek through a dense forest, crossing slopes and valleys.
  
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  Accommodation: Umbwe cave campsite

• DAY 2:Umbwe cave campsite to Barranco hut campsite

  Distance Covered: 9km
  Time to be used: 4 to 5 hours
  
  After breakfast, you will go through the remaining woodland to the moorland and heath zone, where you will be treated to spectacular views of the Barranco valleys and the mountain's ice crown. After that, you'll head to Barranco Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
  
  Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  Accommodation: Barranco hut campsite

• DAY 3:Barranco acclimatization

  Distance covered: 10km
  Time to be used: 7 hours
  
  On Day 3, you'll go exploring near Barranco camp to get some much-needed acclimatization. Keep your camera handy to capture the groundsel-covered campsite's splendor. This is many trekkers' favorite camp on the trail, which is another reason why it's ideal for your acclimatization day. If you're confident in your body's ability to adjust to new environments.
  
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  Accommodation: Barranco camp

• DAY 4:Baranco camp to Karanga camp

  Elevation Gain: 145 meters/ 456 feet
  Hiking Time: Approximately 4 to 5 hours
  Habitat: Alpine desert
  
  To allow for acclimatization, today's hike will be brief. After breakfast, you'll start ascending the Barranco wall and hiking glacial valleys; don't worry, it's easier than it appears! You'll drop into Karanga Valley after crossing a succession of hills and valleys from the top of the wall. You'll arrive at Karanga camp after another tough climb, where you'll unwind for the afternoon before dinner and overnight rest.
  
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  Accommodation: Karanga camp

• DAY 5:Karanga camp to Barafu camp

  Elevation Gain: 605 meters/ 1,994 feet
  Hiking Time: Approximately 3 to 4 hours
  Habitat: Alpine desert
  
  After breakfast, depart Karanga and proceed to the Mweka Trail junction. After that, you'll walk for 1 to 2 hours up the rocky ridge before arriving at Barafu Camp, which offers spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro's summit from numerous perspectives. Your tents will be erected along a windy, narrow, and rocky ridge. It's therefore worthwhile to spend some time getting to know your surroundings before it gets dark. Prepare for the impending trip to the summit by spending the night at Barafu camp.
  
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  Accommodation: Barafu camp

• DAY 6:Barafu camp to Uhuru peak to mweka camp

  Elevation Gain: 1,295 meter/ 4,200 feet
  Elevation Loss: 6 to 7 hours up to Uhuru peak; 7 to 8 hours to mweka camp
  Habitat: Arctic conditions
  
  This is where things start to get rough! You'll go off into the night shortly before midnight to begin your final ascent to Mount Kilimanjaro's peak. Follow many switchbacks between the Ratzel and Rebmann glaciers until you reach Astella point amid the thick stone screen (5,756m). This is perhaps the most difficult segment of the trail. And it will take a lot of physical and mental effort. Continue to proceed slowly and carefully, paying attention to your guidance. After a brief rest at Stella Point, you'll climb for another hour along the crater rim before reaching your ultimate destination: Uhuru Peak! The weather on the summit will dictate how long you can stay there, but you must begin your descent immediately. back to Barafu Camp insufficient time to ensure you have adequate rest You'll gather the remainder of your luggage and descend to Mweka Camp (3,100m), where you'll have dinner and a well-deserved rest!
  
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  Accommodation: Mweka camp

• DAY 7:Mweka camp to mweka gate then back to Moshi

  Elevation Loss: 1,280 meters/ 4,220 feet
  Hiking Time: Approximately 3 to 4 hours
  Habitat: Rainforest
  
  After breakfast, take a lovely trail through the forest to Mweka Gate to begin the easiest portion of your experience on Mount Kilimanjaro. Hikers who complete the walk to Stella Point and Uhuru Peak will get certificates at the gate. Then it's time to head back to your accommodation for a shower, supper, and some Kilimanjaro beer celebrations.
  
  Meals: Breakfast and Lunch