Day 1: Umbwe Gate (1,600m) to Umbwe Camp (2,850m)
- Hiking Distance: 11 km (5–7 hours)
- Habitat: Rainforest
Your adventure begins with a drive from
Moshi or
Arusha to the
Umbwe Gate. After registration, you’ll begin your steep ascent through the rainforest, surrounded by lush vegetation and towering trees. Arrive at
Umbwe Camp, perched on a ridge, for your first overnight stay.
Day 2: Umbwe Camp (2,850m) to Barranco Camp (3,950m)
- Hiking Distance: 6 km (4–5 hours)
- Habitat: Moorland
Leave the rainforest behind as you trek into the
moorland zone. The trail becomes steeper as you ascend along a ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding valleys. Arrive at
Barranco Camp, where you’ll enjoy a well-deserved rest beneath the towering
Barranco Wall.
Day 3: Barranco Camp (3,950m) to Karanga Camp (4,035m)
- Hiking Distance: 5 km (4–5 hours)
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
Today, you’ll tackle the famous
Barranco Wall, a steep but manageable climb that offers breathtaking views of the
Barranco Valley. After conquering the wall, continue through the alpine desert to reach
Karanga Camp, where you’ll rest and acclimatize.
Day 4: Karanga Camp (4,035m) to Barafu Camp (4,640m)
- Hiking Distance: 4 km (4–5 hours)
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
The trek to
Barafu Camp is relatively short but steep. Arrive early to rest, hydrate, and prepare your gear for the summit attempt. Enjoy an early dinner and sleep as much as possible before the midnight ascent.
Day 5: Barafu Camp (4,640m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) to Mweka Gate (1,630m)
- Hiking Distance: 17 km (10–14 hours)
- Habitat: Arctic (summit), Rainforest (descent)
Begin your summit push around midnight, trekking through the dark under a blanket of stars. Reach
Stella Point (5,739m) and continue to
Uhuru Peak, where you’ll witness a stunning sunrise at the top of Africa.After celebrating your achievement, descend to
Mweka Gate via
Mweka Camp, where you’ll receive your certificate of achievement. Return to
Moshi or
Arusha to celebrate your successful climb!
