Upon arrival, a Nano Africa Safaris representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy comfortable rooms, hot showers, Wi-Fi, and a swimming pool, as well as polite and attentive staff service.

In the evening, attend a pre-climb briefing to review your itinerary, gear, and preparations for the ascent.

Important Notes:

• Shared airport transfers included for group packages

• Additional individual transfers may incur extra charges

• Hotel check-in starts at 2:00 PM

Umbwe Route – Day 2

Meet your guide and support crew for a final equipment check, then drive to Umbwe Gate (1,800 m / 5,904 ft). Complete registration and permits before beginning your trek.

Your first day is a steep ascent through the rainforest, ending at Umbwe Camp (2,850 m / 9,348 ft). The trek requires a steady pace, as the altitude gain is significant. Rain showers are common, so carry your raincoat.

Tips for High-Altitude Trekking:

• Drink at least 4 liters of water daily

• Consider high-altitude medication to prevent altitude sickness

• Alert your guide to any discomfort

Trekking Time: 5–7 hours
Distance: 11 km (6.8 miles)
Accommodation: Tented camp

Umbwe Route – Day 3

Start early with breakfast and trek through rainforest to moorland, enjoying your first views of Meru Volcano. Reach Barranco Camp (3,900 m / 12,792 ft) for lunch and an afternoon of rest to aid acclimatization.

Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
Distance: 6 km (3.7 miles)

Umbwe Route – Day 4

Begin early to climb the Barranco Wall, a short but iconic ascent. After photos and a brief rest, continue trekking to Karanga Camp, navigating gentle ups and downs. After lunch, take an acclimatization hike toward Barafu Camp with a 200 m / 656 ft altitude gain, then return to Karanga Camp.

Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles)
Acclimatization Hike:

• Elevation gain: 200 m / 656 ft

• Distance: 2.5 km (1.5 miles)

• Time: 1–2 hours

Umbwe Route – Day 5

After breakfast, trek to Barafu Camp (4,673 m / 15,327 ft), the staging point for the midnight summit of Uhuru Peak. Rest upon arrival, then take a short acclimatization hike toward Kosovo Camp (4,870 m / 15,974 ft) before returning to Barafu Camp for dinner and preparation for the summit.

Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
Distance: 6 km (3.7 miles)
Acclimatization Hike:

• Elevation gain: 197 m / 647 ft

• Distance: 2 km (1.2 miles)

• Time: 1–2 hours

Umbwe Route – Day 6

Depart Barafu Camp around midnight to climb Uhuru Peak (5,895 m / 19,336 ft). Each pair of climbers will have a personal guide monitoring health and stamina. After reaching the summit and optionally visiting Kilimanjaro’s glaciers, descend to Barafu Camp for rest and lunch, then continue to Millennium Camp (3,950 m / 12,956 ft) for overnight stay.

Trekking Time: 8–12 hours
Distance: 15 km (9.3 miles)
Safety Note: Most accidents occur during descent—watch your step carefully.

Umbwe Route – Day 7

After breakfast, descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,640 m / 5,379 ft). Celebrate your achievement, share memories with guides and support crew, receive your summit certificate, and transfer back to your hotel.

Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
Distance: 12 km (7.4 miles)

Enjoy breakfast and relax before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.

Important Note:

• Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM

• Late check-out is available for an additional fee