6 days Kilimanjaro climbing Umbwe route

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Moshi / Arusha Arrive in Moshi or Arusha and transfer to your hotel. Pre-climb briefing, gear check, and preparation. Meals: Dinner Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi/ArushaDay 2 – Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp Drive to Umbwe Gate. Begin the climb through dense rainforest to Umbwe Camp (2,900 m). Steep ascent with moderate difficulty. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Tented camp at UmbweDay 3 – Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp Ascend through the rainforest into moorland terrain. Enjoy views of the southern glaciers. Descend slightly to Barranco Camp (3,900 m) for overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Tented camp at BarrancoDay 4 – Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp Climb the famous Barranco Wall and cross alpine meadows. Arrive at Karanga Valley Camp (4,000 m) for rest and acclimatization. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Tented camp at KarangaDay 5 – Karanga Valley Camp to Barafu Camp Hike through rocky alpine terrain to Barafu Camp (4,600 m). Prepare for summit attempt with early rest. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Tented camp at BarafuDay 6 – Summit Uhuru Peak & Descend to Mweka Gate Early morning start (~midnight) to climb Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Watch sunrise over the crater. Descend through Mweka Camp and rainforest to Mweka Gate. Receive summit certificate and transfer back to hotel in Moshi/Arusha. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi/Arusha or departureTour Includes Kilimanjaro National Park fees and camping fees Professional guides and porters Accommodation in tents along the route Meals as indicated (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Bottled water and snacks during hikes Transfers from/to Moshi or Arusha Summit certificateTour Excludes International flights Visa fees Travel insurance Personal expenses Tips for guides and porters Equipment rental (optional gear like sleeping bags, trekking poles)