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Kilimanjaro Tour Package - Umbwe Route 6-Day Summit Adventure

Mount Kilimanjaro (5N)

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Moshi - Trek to Umbwe Camp

Your day starts early with a briefing and breakfast.
A one-hour drive from Moshi takes you to Umbwe Village (1,490 m/4,890 ft).
Guides and porters will help organize your gear, and you'll get a packed lunch.
You begin your hike at Umbwe Gate, just above the village.
The first part is a gentle walk on a winding track for about an hour.
Then, it gets tougher as you go uphill through a dense forest with tall rubber and fig trees.
Some spots may have steep roots and rocks to climb.
You'll find Umbwe Camp in the forest, with nearby caves.
Enjoy a hot meal at the camp and spend the night there.

Day 2 Trek to Barranco Camp

Start your day with a cup of tea or coffee before breakfast.
After breakfast, you'll embark on a steep climb through thinning forest.
The hike takes you to Giant Erica, Heather, and drier air.
Continue ascending a ridge with steep drops on both sides.
With luck, the clouds might clear, revealing Uhuru Peak above.
Lunch is served during the trek.
You'll enter a zone with giant groundsels (Senecio Kilimanjaro), a Kilimanjaro treasure.
Spend the night at Barranco Camp, surrounded by stunning mountain scenery.

Day 3 Trek to Karanga Camp

Begin your morning hike by heading east, crossing ridges and valleys.
You'll join the Mweka Route, which you'll use for your descent.
Hike up a ridge towards Barafu Hut, where a hot lunch awaits.
Note that the last water source before Barafu Camp is in the Karanga Valley.
Enjoy an early dinner before getting some rest.

Day 4 Trek from Barranco to Karanga Camp

After breakfast, continue your ascent up a steep ridge towards the imposing Barranco Wall.
Once you reach the top, enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Kilimanjaro with Kibo's glaciers above.
Descend into the lush Karanga Valley, where you'll find the Karanga Valley campsite.
After a hot lunch at the camp, you'll have the afternoon for rest or exploration.
This shorter day is crucial for acclimatization as you prepare for your summit push.
Have early dinner and take rest.

Day 5 Trek from Barafu Hut to Uhuru Peak - Descend to Lower Mweka Hut

Rise at around 11:30 PM.
Have some tea and biscuits before starting the climb.
This is the most challenging part of the route, a 6-hour climb through rocky terrain and glaciers.
Reach Stella Point on the crater rim (5,685 m/18,650 ft) where you can rest and witness a stunning sunrise.
Continue along the rim to Uhuru Peak.
Enjoy your achievement at the summit.
Descend for 3 hours back to Barafu Camp for a brief rest.
Collect your gear and hike down to Mweka Camp (3,100 m/10,170 ft) through rocky paths and forest.
Have dinner and overnight stay in Mwenka Camp.

Day 6 Descending to Mweka Gate - Departure

After, embark on a short, scenic, 3-hour hike back to the park gate.
At Mweka Gate, you'll have the opportunity to sign a register.
Successful climbers receive summit certificates here.
From Mweka Gate, continue your descent to Mweka Village, which may involve a muddy 3 km, 1-hour hike if the road is impassable for vehicles.
In Mweka Village, enjoy a delicious hot lunch.
Finally, you'll be driven back to your hotel in Moshi.

Accommodation during the trek (camping)
All meals during the trek
Professional trekking guides and porters
Park fees and permits
Oxygen cylinder and first-aid kit
Transfers to and from Moshi
Summit certificates (for successful climbers)

Flights to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, tips)
Additional meals and drinks not included in the itinerary
Any activities or services not mentioned in the itinerary

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