I T I N E R A R Y ( UMBWE ROUTE )

Umbwe route is the hardest but most magnificent and short way to reach Uhuru Peak . Additional days can be added to our programme to discover or lighten up along the route or camp in the Karanga valley.

Day 1: YOUR ARRIVAL DAY
Arrive at the hotel in time for an evening meal and to meet your guide to discuss the trip, especially any queries you may have about kit.

Day 2: Kilimanjaro National Park

After breakfast drive to Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Umbwe for starting the climb. From here hike within the forest through a narrow ridge between Umbwe and Lonzo rivers to reach in Bivouac No.1 (known as Forest Caves at 2850m - Camp and overnight.

Day 3: Kilimanjaro National Park

The Path continues following the ridge, then leaving the forest through open moorlands to reach Barranco Hut at 395m. Camp and Overnight.

Day 4: Kilimanjaro National Park

This day stars off with a steep climb out of Barranco valley crossing Karanga Valley and finally reaching Barafu Hut at 4600m. Camp and Overnight.

Day 5: Kilimanjaro National Park

Early morning start to reach the crater rim at Stella point, continuing to Uhuru Peak at 589m. Descend to Mweka Camp. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6: Kilimanjaro National Park

The day is spent in descending down to the Park Gates – Dinner and Overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Kilimanjaro National Park

After breakfast you are free to relax, rush to the airport or start a Tanzania safari.