7-DAY TANZANIA LUXURY SAFARI
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights Safari Style: Luxury | Private | All-Inclusive Destinations: Tarangire • Mto wa Mbu • Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti Sta...
Africa Safari
MOUNT KILIMANJARO TREK UMBWE ROUTE 6 DAYS
Jambo! Welcome to Tanzania!A member of our team will meet you upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. He will drive you to your hotel, which provides all the amenities nec...
Trip Overview
An Africa safari shaped around the wild.
Jambo! Welcome to
Tanzania!
A member of our team will meet you upon your arrival at
Kilimanjaro International Airport. He will drive you to your hotel, which
provides all the amenities necessary for your comfort: pleasant rooms with hot
showers, swimming pool, restaurant and access to the internet.
Once
you have settled in, your lead guide will conduct a
detailed pre-trek briefing, followed by a thorough equipment
check to make sure you are completely prepared and ready for your
Kilimanjaro adventure.
Accommodation: Panama Garden
Resort in Moshi/Green Side Lodge in Arusha or Similar.
Journey time and Distance: 1 hour, 40 km from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Moshi and 1 hour 10 minutes, 50 km from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha.
Summary
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Starting Point: Umbwe Gate (1,800 m)
Highest Point: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m)
Difficulty: Very Challenging
Accommodation: Camping (Mountain Tents)
Best Time: January–March and June–October
Overview
The Umbwe Route is the steepest,
shortest, and most physically demanding route on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is best
suited for experienced hikers with previous high-altitude trekking experience
and excellent physical fitness.
Unlike the more popular routes,
Umbwe offers a quiet and remote trekking experience with fewer climbers. The
route ascends rapidly through dense rainforest before joining the Southern
Circuit at Barranco Camp, where it follows the same path as the Machame and
Lemosho Routes to the summit.
Because of its rapid ascent, the
Umbwe Route has lower acclimatization time than other routes. The 6-day
itinerary improves the chances of reaching Uhuru Peak by including an
additional acclimatization day compared to the shorter 5-day option.
Elevation
- Start: 1,800 m (5,905 ft)
- End: 2,850 m (9,350 ft)
Distance
- 11 km
Hiking Time
- 5–7 hours
Itinerary
After breakfast, depart from Moshi
or Arusha for Umbwe Gate, where registration with Kilimanjaro National Park
takes place.
Begin your trek through dense
montane rainforest with towering trees, thick vegetation, and numerous bird
species. The trail is narrow and climbs steadily from the very beginning,
making Umbwe one of the mountain's most demanding routes.
Arrive at Umbwe Cave Camp in the afternoon, where your tents will be ready and your mountain crew will prepare dinner.
Overnight
Umbwe Cave Camp (2,850 m)
Meal Plan:
Lunch and Dinner
Elevation
• Start: 2,850 m
• End: 3,960 m
Distance
• 6 km
Hiking Time
• 4–6 hours
Itinerary
Today's trail leaves the rainforest and enters the heath and moorland zone.
The route climbs steeply along forest ridges before opening into dramatic valleys with magnificent views of the Western Breach and Barranco Valley.
Arrive at Barranco Camp beneath the impressive Barranco Wall, where you will have time to relax and continue acclimatizing.
Overnight
Barranco Camp (3,960 m)
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Elevation
• Start: 3,960 m
• End: 4,035 m
Distance
• 5 km
Hiking Time
• 4–5 hours
Itinerary
After breakfast, climb the famous Barranco Wall, one of the most exciting sections of the trek. Although steep, it is a non-technical scramble requiring occasional use of hands.
After reaching the top, continue across ridges and valleys while enjoying panoramic views of glaciers, Kibo Peak, and the Karanga Valley.
Arrive at Karanga Camp in the afternoon for lunch, rest, and improved acclimatization before the summit push.
Overnight
Karanga Camp (4,035 m)
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Elevation
• Start: 4,035 m
• End: 4,640 m
Distance
• 4 km
Hiking Time
• 3–4 hours
Itinerary
Today's trek is relatively short, allowing time to conserve energy for summit day.
The trail climbs gradually across alpine desert with spectacular views of Kibo's glaciers and surrounding volcanic landscapes.
Arrive at Barafu Camp around midday, enjoy an early dinner, organize your summit gear, and rest before beginning the midnight ascent.
Overnight
Barafu Camp (4,640 m)
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Elevation
• Start: 4,640 m
• Stella Point: 5,756 m
• Uhuru Peak: 5,895 m
• End: Mweka Camp (3,100 m)
Distance
• Approximately 17 km
Hiking Time
• 11–15 hours
Itinerary
Wake shortly before midnight for tea and light snacks before beginning the summit climb.
Hike slowly by headlamp over volcanic scree toward Stella Point on the crater rim. Continue along the rim to Uhuru Peak, arriving at sunrise to experience breathtaking views from the Roof of Africa.
After taking photographs and celebrating your achievement, descend to Barafu Camp for brunch before continuing to Mweka Camp for your final overnight stay.
Overnight
Mweka Camp (3,100 m)
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Elevation
• Start: 3,100 m
• End: 1,640 m
Distance
• 10 km
Hiking Time
• 3–5 hours
Itinerary
After breakfast, descend through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate.
Complete park exit formalities and receive your Kilimanjaro summit certificate:
• Green Certificate – Reached Stella Point (5,756 m)
• Gold Certificate – Reached Uhuru Peak (5,895 m)
Meet your driver and transfer back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha for a hot shower and a celebration of your successful climb.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast and Lunch
Inclusions
- Airport transfers (if applicable)
- Hotel transfers to and from the mountain
- Kilimanjaro National Park entrance, conservation,
camping, and rescue fees
- Professional English-speaking mountain guide
- Assistant guides
- Certified mountain porters
- Experienced mountain cook
- High-quality mountain tents and sleeping mattresses
- Dining tent and camping equipment
- All meals during the trek
- Safe, treated drinking water
- Daily health monitoring, including pulse oximeter
checks
- Government taxes
- Summit certificate
- Airport transfers (if applicable)
Exclusions
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Sleeping bag (available for rent)
- Personal trekking equipment
- Tips for guides, cooks, and porters
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
- International and domestic flights
Indicative Pricing
Rates are a planning guide and may vary by season, rooming, availability, transport, and final itinerary design.
- Indicative rateOn enquiry
- Travel datesOct 01, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027
- TransportLandCruiser
- Tour stylePrivate Tour
Special Notes
Recommended Packing List
- Waterproof hiking boots
- Four-season sleeping bag (rated to at least -10°C)
- Thermal base layers
- Insulated down or synthetic jacket
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Fleece jacket
- Hiking trousers
- Warm gloves
- Wool hat or beanie
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Trekking poles
- Daypack (30–40 litres)
- Duffel bag for porters
- Water bottles or hydration bladder (minimum 3 litres)
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Personal medications and a basic first-aid kit
- Camera
- Energy snacks.
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