Kilimanjaro Routes 6 Days Umbwe Route

Arrival Day: Arrive Tanzania

A staff member will greet you at the airport and escort you to your lodge, nestled in the hills outside Arusha.

• Overnight: Rivertrees Country Inn

Acclimatization Day: Arusha National Park

Spend a full day exploring Arusha National Park on scenic acclimatization hikes. You’ll have a chance to spot unique wildlife.

• Overnight: Rivertrees Country Inn

Trek Day 1: Begin Trek to Umbwe Caves Camp

After lunch at the trailhead, you’ll begin your climb. Hike steep trails through lush rainforest on your way to your first mountain camp.

• Overnight: Umbwe Caves Camp (9,701′)
• Hours trekking: 6-7

Trek Day 2: Umbwe Caves to Barranco Camp

Trek past waterfalls and giant groundsel trees into the Great Barranco Valley. On clear nights, you may be able to glimpse Uhuru Peak from your camp.

• Overnight: Barranco Camp (13,004′)
• Hours trekking: 6-7

Trek Day 3: Barranco to Karanga Camp

A steep rock scramble up the Barranco Wall brings you to the rolling ridges of Karanga Valley. Kilimanjaro’s famous glaciers loom in the distance.

• Overnight: Karanga Camp (13,231′)
• Hours trekking: 4-5

Trek Day 4: Karanga to Barafu Camp

Hike at a steady incline over barren, rocky landscapes reminiscent of the surface of the moon.

• Overnight: Barafu Camp (15,331′)
• Hours trekking: 3-4

Trek Day 5: Barafu to Summit / Mweka Millennium Camp

Wake before midnight to begin your challenging summit bid. Stop on the way to watch the sun rise over Mawenzi. Take time to celebrate your achievement and capture some memorable summit photos before descending to tonight’s camp.

• Overnight: Mweka Millennium Camp (12,500′)
• Hours trekking: 8-10

Trek Day 6: Departure Day

Complete Trek / Return Back to you’re home

Hike back through dense rainforest to Mweka Gate where you’ll enjoy a farewell lunch with your group. Enjoy a hot shower and rest in a day room in Arusha before your evening flight home.

• Overnight: Mount Meru Hotel
• Hours trekking: 4-6