TREKKING DAY 1

Moshi to Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp 8 km

Time: 5–7 hours

You’ll begin your day with breakfast and a short briefing from our staff members. You’ll then drive up from Moshi hotel to Umbwe Village. Umbwe Village elevation is estimated at 1,490 m or 4,890 ft. You’ll have a guide’s help to pack all your equipment and supplies, including your lunch. You can commence your hike at Umbwe Gate by following the Umbwe trail. As mentioned before, the trail will be steep and require quite a bit of determination and effort. After following the winding vehicle, you’ll then have to climb up for a few hours. Be careful, as you’ll be climbing through rubber trees and thick forest. The camp is situated in the woods. You’ll also find some caves nearby, where you can enjoy your hot meal.

TREKKING DAY 2

Giant Erica-Heather and Drier Air

The next day, you’ll wake up early and enjoy your hot beverage and first meal of the day. Soon after breakfast, you’ll continue your hike and climb up through forest glades to Heather and Giant Erica. From there, you’ll continue your trek up to a steep ridge. If you’re lucky, you’ll get a glance of Uhuru Peak if the clouds part. You’ll have a lunch break before you enter the Senecio Kilimanjaro, giant groundsel. It is one of the most spectacular and striking treasures of the garden of Kilimanjaro.

TREKKING DAY 3

Barafu Camp and Summit

Your camps will be pitched on a stony and narrow ridge at Barafu Camp. Barafu Camp will be near the famous summit of Kilimanjaro mountain. Make sure to acquaint yourself with the topography to avoid any mishap. You’ll have some time to pack up and gear up your equipment before you resume your climb up the mountain. Stay hydrated and make sure you get as much sleep and rest as much as you can.

TREKKING DAY 4

Barranco Wall–Karanga Valley

The next day, you’ll continue your hike right after breakfast. You’ll climb up to the great Barranco Wall through a steep ridge. Climbing obstacles may seem easy, but it’s harder than it looks. However, the breathtaking view of Kilimanjaro would make all the hard work worth it. You’ll get to see the high glaciers at Kibo as you hike down to the thick Karanga Valley, where you will be camped. From your campsite, you’ll get to see the scenic Mawenzi Peaks overhanging the African sky. You can spend your afternoon enjoying your hot meal and relaxing. It will be a short day to prevent high altitude sickness and help with your acclimatization.

TREKKING DAY 5

Uhuru Peak–Summit

You may be lucky enough to encounter snow for the remainder of your hike, depending on the weather. You can celebrate your accomplishment at the summit, knowing you’ll always cherish the memories you created there.

Soon after your descent from the summit, you can take a short nap or relax before you pack your equipment and resume your hike to Mweka Camp through the moorland. The Mweka Camp is at approximately 3,100 m/10,170 ft. This campsite is situated in the upper forest so be ready for some fog and rain. Once you’re at the campsite, you’ll be welcomed with a warm meal. You can also purchase chocolates, beer, and soft drinks at the camp office.

TREKKING DAY 6

Mweka Gate

Timing: 3 hours

After a well-earned rest and breakfast, we’ll take a brief but lovely 3-hour hike all the way to the park gate. You can quickly jot down your details for registration at the park gate. All the successful climbers will then accept their certificates. Those who climbed up to Uhuru Peak will receive the gold certificate, whole those who successfully climbed to Stella Point will get green certificates. After a delicious meal, you will be escorted back to your hotel, where you’ll take a hot shower and have a good night’s sleep.

NOTE:

• Personal Porter: $420
• crater camping: 250$ extra

• Laundry services are available at $25