6 DAYS UMBWE ROUTE KILIMANJARO CLIMBING TOUR PACKAG 2025

About 6 days Kilimanjaro Climbing (Trekking) Via Umbwe Route

The Umbwe route has a deserved reputation as the most challenging route on Kilimanjaro.We propose a 6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking Due to the rapid ascent in altitude, this route does not offer the necessary acclimatization stops. Although the number of people on this path is very small, the chances of success are also small. Umbwe is considered a very difficult and strenuous trek, which should only be attempted by strong hikers who are confident in their ability to acclimate quickly to the altitude. If you are coming from the south, the Umbwe route is a short, steep and direct climb.

After reaching Barranco Camp, the trail turns east and crosses Kilimanjaro's South Icefield on a path known as the South Circuit before reaching the summit of Barafu. The6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking descent is via the Mweka route. Burigi Chato Safaris® offers Umbwe as a 6- or 7-day private ascent. The seven-day variant adds an acclimatization day on day three at Camp Barranco.riation adds an acclimatization day on day three at Barranco Camp

DAY 1 of 6 Days KILIMANJARO HIKING FROM UMBWE CAVE TO UMBWE CAVE CAMP

On the Day 1 of 6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking, Pick up with our vehicle from hotel, drive to Umbwe gate. Here, after completing the registration procedures at the gate, begin the trek through the rainforest to the Umbwe Cave Campsite where all tents are already pitched, then stop for dinner and overnight. Today you walk on ridges and descend into a very dense forest

Traveled distance: 10km
Usage time: 4 - 5 hours
Meals: lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Camping in Umbwe cave

DAY 2 of 6 DAYS KILIMANJARO HIKING: HIKING FROM UMBWE CAVE CAMP TO BARRANCO CAMPSITE

On the Day 2 of 6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking On this day, after breakfast, you will hike through the remaining forest to the moorland and heather area and enjoy magnificent views of the Barranco valleys and the ice cap at the top of the mountain. Arrival then at Barranco camp for dinner and overnight.

Distance traveled: 9 km
Usage time: 4 - 5 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Campsite Barranco Hut

DAY 3 of 6 DAYS KILIMANJARO CLIMBING: CLIMBING FROM BARRANCO CAMPSITE TO KARANGA CAMP

On the Day 3 of 6 Days Kilimanjaro climbing Today you will have a short day of walking and in the late morning you will start climbing the Barranco wall and reach 4200m for acclimatization and continue through ridges and valleys to Karanga campsite for a hot lunch. After lunch, rest briefly and acclimatize as you ascend the screed slopes to the southern icefield. You will then return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Distance traveled: 6 km
Usage time: 4-5 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Camp Karanga

DAY 4 of 6 Days KILIMANJARO HIKING: HIKING FROM KARANGA TO BARAFU CAMPSITES

On the Day 4 of 6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking Today the trek to Barafu Ridge Campground is tough due to the altitude. The hours of walking are short because it is steep, so it should be a slow walk to avoid fatigue and altitude sickness. You walk in the alpine desert with a strong cold wind because there are no trees around and you approach the glaciers of Kibo. You will have an early lunch and dinner around 5pm and then rest until midnight when you start your journey to the top.

Traveled distance: 5km
Usage time: 3 - 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Barafu camp

DAY 5 of 6 Days KILIMANJARO CLIMBING: CLIMBING FROM BARAFU CAMPSITE TO UHURU PEAK THEN BACK TO MWEKA CAMP

On the Day 5 of 6 Days Kilimanjaro climbing The day begins around midnight with a light breakfast and then final preparations for the ascent to the summit. The goal is to ascend before sunrise so that you can reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise. Depart for the Kilimanjaro climbing summit at 12:00, backtrack over steep banks or possibly snow, and reach Stella Point on the crater rim at 5,861m in 4 to 5 hours.

At this point you will have a view of the legendary crater and ice caps in front of you and all the spectacular scenery that surrounds you. Then, after 1 hour hiking along the Kibo crater rim near the famous snow, you will make your way to the real peak of Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak. Here you will spend some time taking pictures. After your6 Days Kilimanjaro climbing main activities have been completed, descend back to Barafu Huts campsite, have lunch, rest, collect your gear and continue your walk-through heaths and moors to Mweka camp, then dinner and overnight at Mweka camp.

Traveled distance: 15km
Usage time: (10-12 hours of ascent - 4-6 hours of descent)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Mweka camp

DAY 6 of 6 Days KILIMANJARO HIKING: DESCENDING FROM MWEKA CAMPSITE TO MWEKA GATE THEN BACK TO MOSHI

On the Day 6 of 6 Days Kilimanjaro hiking After breakfast, today is your last day on the mountain, so descend to the gate of Mweka Park and hike through the Montana forest. This descent lasts 3-4 hours. Then, check here at the gate and prepare to board the vehicle ready for transfer to Moshi.

Distance traveled: 9.1 km
Duration of use: 3 - 4 hours
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    • 6 days Umbwe Price Inclusion

    General

  • ✓ Guide
  • ✓ Park Fees
  • ✓ Tax
  • ✓ Gate transfer
  • ✓ Crew wages
  • ✓ Environment fees

    • Accommodation

    During the climb you will spleep in Tents

    Food

  • ✓ 5 Breakfasts
  • ✓ 6 Lunches
  • ✓ 5 Dinners
  • ✓ Drinking Water

    • Other

  • ✓ Guide
  • ✓ Porters
  • ✓ Cook

    • Not Included

  • Flights
  • Crew Tips
  • Visas

    • The Booking Form



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