Day 1: JRO Airport – Moshi town
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport; meet by our knowledgeable driver guide, after greetings and double check your bags will transfer you to Moshi town (45 minutes’ drive). Briefing will be provided by your Kilimanjaro professional and experienced guide on 8 Days Umbwe Route. Your Kilimanjaro guide will also check your climbing equipment’s. Anything missing can be rented for you.
Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort (https://panamagardenresort.co.tz/ ) or Similar
Day 2: Moshi Town – Umbwe Gate – Umbwe Camp
In the morning, your guide and climb support crew will meet you at the hotel. After introductions and a final equipment check, you will drive to the Umbwe Gate of Kilimanjaro National Park. Here, at 1,640 m above sea level, the trek officially begins. Meanwhile, the head guide will finalize permits and complete search and rescue registration. From this point on your 8 Days Umbwe Route, it is important to follow key rules: avoid alcohol, limit caffeine, drink at least 4 liters of water daily, and consider using Diamox after consulting your doctor. Since acclimatization may bring discomfort, including headaches and nausea, always inform your guide. By the end of the day, you will reach Umbwe Camp (2,930 m) for your first overnight stay.
- Change in Elevation: 1,640 m — 2,930 m
- Hiking Distance: 11 km | Time: 5–7 hrs
- Accommodation: Umbwe Camp
Day 3: Umbwe Camp – Barranco Camp
After an early wakeup and breakfast, you will begin trekking toward Barranco Camp. As the rainforest slowly gives way to brush, clear skies may reveal the impressive Meru Volcano. On this stage of the 8 Days Umbwe Route, the trek is moderate, allowing steady progress. Around midday, you will arrive at Barranco Camp (3,960 m), which is set inside a dramatic volcanic fault. Once there, you will enjoy lunch and later take the opportunity to relax, since rest greatly supports the acclimatization process.
- Change in Elevation: 2,930 m — 3,960 m
- Hiking Distance: 6 km | Time: 4–5 hrs
- Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Day 4: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp
Following breakfast, you will start with the ascent of the Barranco Wall. Leaving camp early helps avoid congestion from other groups. Although the climb looks intimidating, it takes about an hour and is relatively straightforward. Afterward, you will pause for rest and photos with the backdrop of Kibo Volcano. Then, the trek continues with several ascents and descents leading to Karanga Camp. On arrival, you will be served a warm lunch before beginning a short acclimatization hike toward Barafu Camp, gaining about 200 m before returning. These acclimatization walks are vital, as they improve your chances of summiting successfully while reducing the risk of altitude sickness.
Change in Elevation: 3,960 m — 4,035 m
Hiking Distance: 5 km | Time: 4–5 hrs
Acclimatization Hike: 4,035 m — 4,270 m | 2.5 km | 1–2 hrs
Accommodation: Karanga Camp
Day 5: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp |
In the morning after breakfast you begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for a night summiting Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax on your 8 Days Umbwe Route. After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization hike towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m) and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting.
Trekking from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp:
- Change in Elevation: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) — Barafu Camp (4,640 m)
- Hiking distance: 6 km
- Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Acclimatization hike:
- Change in Elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) — Kosovo Camp (4,800 m)
- Hiking distance: 2 km
- Hiking time: 1–2 hours
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Day 6: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Millennium Camp |
The group leaves Barafu Camp and the altitude of 4,640 m around midnight. This night you climb to 5,895 m at Uhuru Peak. The altitude poses a challenge on this trek, despite the relative ease of the walk. Every two climbers in the group will be accompanied by a guide whose responsibility is the constant monitoring of their fitness for the climb. Upon reaching our 8 Days Umbwe Route to Uhuru Peak you may choose to walk on one of Kilimanjaro’s glaciers. The group will then returns to Barafu Camp for a 2-hour rest before the descent to 3,820 m at Millennium Camp. Please note, that while descent brings relief from high altitude.
- Change in Elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) — Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) — Millennium Camp (3,820 m)
- Hiking distance: 15 km
- Hiking time: 8-12hours
Accommodation: Millennium Camp
Day 7: Millennium Camp – Mweka Gate |
Millennium Camp sits amidst a rain forest. Lower altitude and the associated relief from any effects of altitude sickness, as well as the realization of having reached you goal make for a good night’s sleep. The group will set out on the last leg of the journey towards Mweka Gate Park exit (1,640 m) upon finishing breakfast. This will be your last opportunity to share memories of the climb with your guides and support team about 8 Days Umbwe Route. You will receive your certificates of accomplishment at our offices before being driven back to your hotel.
- Change in Elevation: Millennium Camp (3,820 m) — Mweka Gate (1,640 m)
- Hiking distance: 12 km
- Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort (https://panamagardenresort.co.tz/ ) or Similar
Day 8: Moshi Town – JRO Airport
After breakfast at your hotel today we shall have a short walk around Moshi town then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport to connect with your flight back home. Or connect with local flight to Zanzibar and make the end of our 8 Days Umbwe Route.
Note: while most hotels have an 10:00 AM check-out policy, they also offer late check-out for those with evening or night flights. The fees are moderate.
End of tour!!
8 Days Umbwe Route Price
Price in $$ Per person sharing
- 1Pax: $2,744
- 2Pax: $2,196
- 3Pax: $2,053
- 4Pax: $1,953
- 5Pax: $1,905
- 6Pax: $1,842
- 7Pax: $1,806
- 8+Pax:$1,790
