7 Days Umbwe Route Kilimanjaro Climbing - 7 days

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the 7-day Umbwe Route is an arduous yet rewarding experience that leads through some of the mountain's most stunning scenery. Along the way, the Umbwe Route and the Lemosho Route combine to form the Machame Route Western Breach Approach. Seven-Day Umbwe Journey to reach the summit, Kilimanjaro Climbing will take you via the Western Breach Approach, starting at the Umbwe Gate.

Day 1: Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp
• Start your journey at the Umbwe Gate, where you’ll begin your
ascent through the dense rainforest.
• Trek for about 6-8 hours to reach Umbwe Camp, located at an
altitude of 1,600 meters.
Day 2: Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp
• Continue your ascent through the rainforest and heather
moorland, reaching Barranco Camp at an altitude of 2,600
meters.
• The trek takes about 7-8 hours.
Day 3: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
• From Barranco Camp, you’ll climb up the Barranco Wall and
then descend into the Karanga Valley.
• Reach Karanga Camp at an altitude of 3,900 meters, and take a
well-deserved rest after a challenging 7-8 hours’ trek.
Day 4: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
• The day starts with a steep ascent to the summit, followed by a
descent to Barafu Camp at an altitude of 4,500 meters.
• The trek takes about 6-8 hours.
Day 5: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
• Get an early start to reach the summit of Uhuru Peak by start
the ascent around midnight, climbing through scree and snow.
• Reach Stella Point (5,739 meters) at sunrise and continue to
Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters), the highest point in Africa.
• Descend to Mweka Camp at an altitude of 3,100 meters, a 6-8
hours’ trek.
Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
• The final day of your climb takes you through the Mweka
Forest and back to the Mweka Gate, where your journey
began.
• The trek takes about 3-4 hours.