6 days umbwe route kilimanjaro climbing

Elevation: 5,249 ft to 9,514 ftDistance: 11 km/7 milesHiking Time: 5-7 hoursHabitat: Heath

>>> The day begins with a 50 minute drive to umbwe Gate where registration formalities will be completed. We then transfer through villages and coffee and banana plantations to Umbwe Gate. The trail ascends sharply on a forestry track which winds up the dense rain forest. The path narrows and steepens as we climb the ridge between two rivers surrounded by huge trees. Umbwe Camp is perched between trees and thick undergrowth..

Elevation: 9,514 ft to 13,044 ftDistance: 6 km/4 milesHiking Time: 4-5 hoursHabitat: Heath

>>> The trail becomes rockier with sparse undergrowth and moss-covered trees. As elevation increases, Kilimanjaro's peaks become visible. The path flattens as it approaches Barranco Valley and descends to Barranco Camp through the Senecio Forest.

Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ftDistance: 5 km/3 milesHiking Time: 4-5 hoursHabitat: Alpine Desert

>>> Descending into a ravine, we climb the Great Barranco Wall, cross hills and valleys, and finally descend into Karanga Valley. A steep climb up leads to Karanga Camp. This shorter day aids in acclimatization.

Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ftDistance: 4 km/2 milesHiking Time: 4-5 hoursHabitat: Alpine Desert

>>> Leaving Karanga, we hit the Mweka Trail junction and continue to Barafu Hut. Completing the Southern Circuit, we enjoy views of the summit from various angles. Here we rest and prepare for the summit day.

Barafu Camp to Uhuru PeakElevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ftDistance: 5 km/3 milesHiking Time: 7-8 hoursHabitat: Arctic
Uhuru Peak to Mweka CampElevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ftDistance: 12 km/7 milesHiking Time: 4-6 hoursHabitat: Rain Forest

Starting around midnight, we push to the summit, battling wind and cold in the dark. Near Stella Point, a magnificent sunrise over Mawenzi Peak awaits. After reaching Uhuru Peak, we descend to Mweka Hut, stopping at Barafu for lunch.

Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ftDistance: 10 km/6 milesHiking Time: 3-4 hoursHabitat: Rain Forest

>>> We continue descending to Mweka Gate, where we collect summit certificates. The trail can be wet and muddy. From Mweka Village, a vehicle will drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.