7 DAYS KILIMANJARO HIKING TOUR VIA UMBWE ROUTE OVERNIGHT AT KOSOVO 2025

Upon arrival at Arusha /Kilimanjaro Airport you will meet your Burigi Chato Safaris guide who will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi Tanzania (for budget hotels we recommend KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL). Settle into your accommodation, relax and get used to the African atmosphere. Ready to start your 7 days kilimanjaro hiking tour via umbwe route with overnight at kosovo on day 5 the next day.

DAY 0 > OVERNIGHT STAY; KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL (Optional)
BADGET LODGE (HOTEL)
NAME OF THE HOTEL->KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL
ACCOMMODATIONS->BED AND BREAKFAST
HOTEL LOCATION->MOSHI -KILIMANJARO
ROOM TYPE->SINGLE/ DOUBLE

The day begins with a 50-minute drive to Machame 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. tents.

• Elevation (ft):5,249ft - 9,514ft
• Meals: Lunch and Dinner
• Distance covered: 11km
• Time to be used: 5-7 hours
• Habitat: Health
• Accommodation: Umbwe camp

DAY 1 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT UMBWE CAMP
PUBLIC CAMPSITE
NAME OF THE CAMP->UMBWE CAMP
ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD
CAMP LOCATION->UMBWE
TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE

The second day of the trek follows rockier terrain with sparse undergrowth and straggly, moss-covered trees. As we gain elevation, glimpses of Kilimanjaro can be seen. The path flattens as we approach Barranco Valley. From Umbwe ridge, the route descends to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest

• Elevation: 9,514 ft to 13,044 ft
• Distance: 6 km/4 miles
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Heath
• Accommodation: Barranco Camp

DAY 3 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT BARRANCO CAMP
PUBLIC CAMPSITE
NAME OF THE CAMP->BARRANCO CAMP
ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD
CAMP LOCATION->BARRANCO
TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE

You will spend more days exploring near Barranco camp for much needed acclimation. keep your camera handy to capture the scenery of the groundsel –clad campsite.
many trekkers rank this as their favorite camp on this trail which another reason this is perfect spot for your acclimatization day. If you are highly confident in your body ability to acclimatize well, you can choose the Six Days Umbwe Route Itinerary.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

DAY 3 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT BARRANCO CAMP
PUBLIC CAMPSITE
NAME OF THE CAMP->BARRANCO CAMP
ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD
CAMP LOCATION->BARRANCO
TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE

After sleeping below the Great Barranco Wall, you get your chance to tackle this hurdle. Don’t worry…It’s much easier than it looks. Continue up until you reach just below the Heim Glacier. Then head down through the Karanga Valley. This is the last place for your porters to gather water. They will collect all the water for the remainder of the ascent here. You will settle in here at the Karanga Camp. After lunch, you can spend the afternoon doing light exploring or resting while taking in the views of Mawenzi’s towering spires.
• Altitude: 3,960 m to 4,035 m
• Distance Covered: 7km
• Time to be used: 4- 5 hrs
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Karanga Camp
DAY 4 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT KARANGA CAMP
PUBLIC CAMPSITE
NAME OF THE CAMP->KARANGA CAMP
ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD
CAMP LOCATION->KARANGA
TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE

Awakening to the sunlight dancing off the Kibo Summit, you will enjoy a hearty breakfast before setting out to today’s destination – Barafu Camp. Most of the day will be spent walking through very dry desertic terrain, with Kibo ever present on your left side. After 3 to 4 hours, you will reach Barafu Camp. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles.
Shortly after a hot lunch, we left Barafu Camp at 14,930 feet (4,550 m) – the normal setting off point for the summit attempt – and continued on one hour up to a higher, lesser-known camp called Kosovo where we would sleep a few hours before our midnight rises to climb to the top. Few people know about Kosovo Camp and staying there instead of at Barafu saved us an ugly first hour straight up climb at the onset of our quest to reach the top and we take a full night’s sleep and get up at our usual time. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy early dinner and night as the highlight of your trip is only a few short hours away.
• Altitude: 4035 m to 4,640 m to 4863 m
• Elevation: 13,235 ft to 16,076 ft
• Distance Covered: 5 km
• Time to be used: 4-5 hrs
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Kosovo Camp

DAY 5 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT BARAFU CAMP
PUBLIC CAMPSITE
NAME OF THE CAMP->BARAFU CAMP
ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD
CAMP LOCATION->BARAFU
TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE

After a cup of hot tea and a light snack, the climb begins at around midnightfrom Kosovo camp. We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.
From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

•Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak
•Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft
•Distance: 5 km/3 miles
Altitude: 4,640 m to 5,895 m
•Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
•Habitat: Arctic

The final leg of your amazing adventure begins after breakfast with a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain crew. Then a gentle 2 to 3 hours’ descent through the rainforest continues to Mweka Gate, where your driver will be waiting for you. He will take you back and after a warm shower, the rest of the day is free to relax, relax at the pool or celebrate your achievement
Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. It is time for celebration!

• Altitude: 3,080 m to 1,630m
• Distance Covered: 9.3km km down
• Time to be used: 2 - 3 hrs.
• Habitat: Rain Forest
• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
_THE END OF TREK_

DAY 7 > OVERNIGHT STAY; KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL (Optional)
BADGET LODGE (HOTEL)
NAME OF THE HOTEL->KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL
ACCOMMODATIONS->BED AND BREAKFAST
HOTEL LOCATION->MOSHI -KILIMANJARO
ROOM TYPE-> DOUBLE