Umbwe Route 7 Days | Mount Kilimanjaro Full Trek Package

Umbwe Route 7 Days Day-by-Day Best Tour Itinerary

• Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro International Airport to Moshi City

  Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Moshi for briefing and preparation for your Umbwe Route 7 Days trek.

  • Start:: Kilimanjaro International Airport (895 meters above sea level)
  • End: Moshi City Hotel (approx. 890-950 meters above sea level)
  • Distance: 40 to 50 km by road (approx. 1-1.5 hours)
  • Transfer time: 1 to 1.5 hours
  • Terrain: Paved roads
  • Highlights: Scenic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, local landscapes
  • Tip: Rest well and prepare for the trek
  
  

• Day 1: Moshi to Umbwe Gate - Umbwe Camp | Umbwe Route 7 Days

  Drive from Moshi to Umbwe Gate. Begin your trek through dense rainforest on a steep and direct trail leading to Umbwe Camp.

  • Start: Umbwe Gate (1,600 meters above sea level)
  • End: Umbwe Camp (2,850 meters above sea level)
  • Distance: 11 Kilometers
  • Hiking time: 5 to 7 hours
  • Terrain: Rainforest, steep narrow paths
  • Highlights: Dense forest, remote trail
  • Tip: Start slowly and conserve energy
  
  

• Day 2: Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp | Umbwe Route 7 Days

  Leave the forest behind and hike through moorland terrain. Join the Machame Route at Barranco Camp with beautiful valley views.

  • Start: Umbwe Camp (2,850 meters above sea level)
  • End: Barranco Camp (3,960 meters above sea level)
  • Distance: 6 Kilometers
  • Hiking time: 4 to 5 hours
  • Terrain: Moorland, rocky ridges
  • Highlights: Barranco Valley views
  • Tip: Maintain a steady pace for acclimatization
  
  

• Day 3: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp | Umbwe Route 7 Days

  Climb the famous Barranco Wall and continue across valleys to Karanga Camp for acclimatization.

  • Start: Barranco Camp (3,960 meters above sea level)
  • End: Karanga Camp (4,035 meters above sea level)
  • Distance: 5 Kilometers
  • Hiking time: 4 to 5 hours
  • Terrain: Rocky, steep sections
  • Highlights: Barranco Wall climb
  • Tip: Follow your guide carefully
  
  

• Day 4: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp | Umbwe Route 7 Days

  Trek through alpine desert terrain to Barafu Camp, the base camp for your summit attempt.

  • Start: Karanga Camp (4,035 meters above sea level)
  • End: Barafu Camp (4,640 meters above sea level)
  • Distance: 4 Kilometers
  • Hiking time: 3 to 4 hours
  • Terrain: Alpine desert
  • Highlights: Stunning mountain views
  • Tip: Rest early and prepare for summit night
  
  

• Day 5: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak - Millenium Camp | Umbwe Route 7 Days

  Climb the famous Barranco Wall and continue across alpine desert terrain to Barafu Camp. Dinner and rest early in preparation for the midnight summit attempt.

  • Start: Barafu Camp (4,640 meters above sea level)
  • Summit: Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters above sea level)
  • End: Millenium Camp (3,600 meters above sea level)
  • Distance: 13 Kilometers
  • Hiking time: 12 to 15 hours
  • Terrain: Scree, snow, steep ascent and descent
  • Highlights: Sunrise at Uhuru Peak
  • Tip: Walk slowly and follow your guide, take plenty of breaks
  
  

• Day 6: Millenium Camp to Mweka Camp | Umbwe Route 7 Days

  Begin the midnight summit push to Uhuru Peak. Witness sunrise at the top, then descend to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight rest.

  • Start: Millenium Camp (3,600 meters above sea level)
  • End:Mweka Camp (3,100 meters above sea level)
  • Distance: 6 Kilometers
  • Hiking time: 3 to 4 hours
  • Terrain: Rainforest trail, steep descent
  • Highlights: Forest scenery, recovery from summit
  • Tip: Descend carefully on muddy paths
  
  

• Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate-Moshi | Umbwe Route 7 Days

  Final descent through rainforest to Mweka Gate. Receive your summit certificate and transfer back to Moshi.

  • Start: Mweka Camp (3,100 meters above sea level)
  • End:Mweka Gate (1,640 meters above sea level)
  • Distance: 10 Kilometers
  • Hiking time: 3 to 4 hours
  • Terrain: Rainforest trail, muddy paths
  • Highlights: Certificate ceremony
  • Tip: Walk carefully on slippery paths, enjoy the descent
  
  

• Departure Day: Moshi City to Kilimanjaro International Airport

  After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home, or continue your adventure with a safari in Tanzania.

  • Tip: Double-check travel documents and luggage
  • Transfer: Hotel to Kilimanjaro International Airport