Umbwe Route
Umbwe Route 6 Days Schedule
Day 0 Briefing at your hotel
Day 1 Umbwe Gate (1,650m) → Umbwe Camp (2,850m)
A steep and thrilling climb through dense rainforest.
Day 2 Umbwe Camp → Barranco Camp (4000 m)
The trail emerges from the forest, revealing breathtaking cliffs and ridges.
Day 3 Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp (4050 m)
A steep ascent up the famous Barranco Wall, testing both skill and endurance.
Day 4 Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp (4700 m)
A tough hike through rocky terrain, leading to the final summit push.
Day 5 Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak (5,895m) → Mweka Camp (3090 m)
A midnight trek to the summit, reaching Uhuru Peak at sunrise.
Day 6 Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate (1,640m)
The final descent through rainforest, marking the end of an incredible journey.
Umbwe Route 7 Days Schedule
Day 0 Briefing at your hotel
Day 1 Umbwe Gate (1,650m) → Umbwe Camp (2,850m)
A steep and thrilling climb through dense rainforest.
Day 2 Umbwe Camp → Barranco Camp (4000 m)
The trail emerges from the forest, revealing breathtaking cliffs and ridges.
Day 3 Stay at Baranco camp for acclimatization.
Day 4 Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp (4050 m)
A steep ascent up the famous Barranco Wall, testing both skill and endurance.
Day 5 Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp (4700 m)
A tough hike through rocky terrain, leading to the final summit push.
Day 6 Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak (5,895m) → Mweka Camp (3090 m)
A midnight trek to the summit, reaching Uhuru Peak at sunrise.
Day 7 Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate (1,640m)
The final descent through rainforest, marking the end of an incredible journey.