7 Days
The Umbwe route – the steepest and least used path on Kilimanjaro, which Insight recommend only for climbers with high-altitude experience. It gives direct access to the Southern Glaciers and the Western Breach, and joins the southern circuit at Barranco before the summit push from Barafu.
Overview
The Umbwe route – the steepest and least used path on Kilimanjaro, which Insight recommend only for climbers with high-altitude experience. It gives direct access to the Southern Glaciers and the Western Breach, and joins the southern circuit at Barranco before the summit push from Barafu.
- Where you go: Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro
Highlights & Inclusions
Highlights
Your guides
Guides named by Insight Safari Holidays on its own website. Who accompanies your trip is arranged with the operator.
- Mujuni Edmund Senior Safari Guide
- Jacob Kasirye Cultural and Wildlife Specialist
- Jack Ndahura Senior Safari Expert
- Azaria Kameraho Wildlife and Conservation Specialist
FAQs
How long is this safari?
7 Day Mount Kilimanjaro Hike, Umbwe Route runs for 7 Days, set out day by day over 8 days in the itinerary below.
Who runs this safari?
It is operated by Insight Safari Holidays. Every booking and payment is arranged directly with them; this marketplace passes your enquiry straight through.
Day-by-day itinerary
What the operator has planned, day by day, across 8 days.
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Day 1
Arrival in Tanzania
Transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to accommodation in Moshi to prepare for the trek and adjust to altitude.
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Day 2
Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Cave Camp
1,800 m to 2,940 m, 11 km, around 5-7 hours. From Umbwe Gate inside Kilimanjaro National Park, the trail climbs through forest to a campsite just below the Umbwe Cave.
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Day 3
Umbwe Cave Camp to Barranco Camp
2,940 m to 3,960 m, 6 km, 4-5 hours. The ascent continues through forest along a ridge that opens onto moorland before Barranco Camp.
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Day 4
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
3,960 m to 4,035 m, 5 km, 4-5 hours. Up the Barranco Wall and across to the Karanga Valley, with views of the Heim, Kersten and Decken Glaciers.
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Day 5
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
4,035 m to 4,673 m, 4 km, 4-5 hours, to the base camp for the summit push. The rest of the day is for resting.
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Day 6
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka Camp
4,673 m to 5,895 m at Uhuru Peak, then down to 3,100 m. 5 km up and 12 km down; 7-8 hours ascending and 4-6 descending. An early start to reach sunrise at Stella Point, then on to Uhuru Peak before descending to Mweka Camp.
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Day 7
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, return to Moshi
3,100 m down to 1,630 m, 10 km, 3-4 hours. Summit certificates at Mweka Gate for anyone who reached Stella Point or Uhuru Peak, then the transfer back to Moshi.
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Day 8
Departure
A free day to explore Moshi or start the journey home.
That is the whole itinerary
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- 7 Days
- Moshi · Mount Kilimanjaro
- Priced on request
Operated by
Insight Safari Holidays
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