Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route – 6 Days

Umbwe Cave Camp 2,850 m 11 km 5–7 hrs hiking

<p>Drive from Arusha to Umbwe Gate and climb steeply through dense rainforest, using tree roots as steps, along a narrow ridge to the camp near the Umbwe caves.</p>

Barranco Camp 3,960 m 6 km 4–6 hrs hiking

<p>Continue up the ridge into heath and moorland with dramatic views of the Western Breach, then drop into the Barranco Valley to camp among giant groundsels.</p>

Karanga Camp 3,995 m 5 km 4–5 hrs hiking

<p>Scramble up the Barranco Wall and follow the southern circuit to Karanga Camp. This extra night is what makes our Umbwe "modified": it gives your body time to acclimatise.</p>

Kosovo Camp 4,800 m 5 km 4–5 hrs hiking

<p>Climb through alpine desert past Barafu to Kosovo Camp, the highest base camp, which shortens summit night. An early dinner and rest before the summit attempt.</p>

Mweka Camp 5,895 m / 3,100 m 5 km up, 12 km down 12–14 hrs hiking

<p>Wake around midnight and climb by headlamp from Kosovo Camp up the scree slopes to Stella Point on the crater rim, reaching it as the sun rises over Mawenzi. From there it is about an hour along the rim, past the glaciers, to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. After photos at the summit, descend to Mweka Camp in the forest for a well-earned dinner and rest.</p>

Arusha 1,640 m 10 km 3–4 hrs hiking

<p>A final walk down through the rainforest, often with colobus monkeys in the trees, to Mweka Gate. Collect your summit certificate, say goodbye to the crew and drive back to Arusha for a hot shower and a celebration dinner.</p>