Umbwe Route

7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS (5 DAYS ON TREK)

Starting on the southern side of the mountain at Umbwe gate this is a fairly steep route and is recommended for the very fit or practiced trekker. Steep forest paths give way to heath and moorland before becoming rocky and where the trek becomes more demanding. Approach to the summit is via Barafu and Stella Point with the descent being via Mweka. 

DAY 1: Arrive at Mountain Inn in time for an early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek, dinner and overnight stay. 

DAY 2: Drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Umbwe. For the first section of the climb through the forest along a narrow ridge between the Lonzo and Umbwe rivers to reach Bivouac No 1, taking 4 to 5 hours, at 9400ft/2800m for overnight camp. Overnight Bivouac No 1 Camp

DAY 3: Leaving the forest the path continues to follow the ridge, passing through heather and open moorland to reach Barranco Camp at, 13000ft/3900 m for overnight camp taking 3 to 4 hours. Overnight Barranco Camp 

DAY 4: The path climbs steeply out of the Barranco Valley, crosses the Karanga Valley and turns north to reach Barafu Camp at 15500ft/4600m taking 8 to 9 Hours. Overnight Barafu Camp 

DAY 5: A very early start to reach Stella Point in time for sunrise. Then to Uhuru Peak, 19340ft/5896m the highest point in Africa, taking 6 to 8 hours. Descend via Barafu Campsite through the forest to Mweka Campsite at 10,000ft / 3000m. for overnight camp, taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Mweka Camp 

DAY 6:  Descend through the forest to the park gate at Mweka Wildlife College taking 3 to 4 hours to met and transferred to Mountain Inn for dinner and overnight stay. 

DAY 7:  Breakfast at Mountain Inn. End of tour.

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