This route is the hardest but most spectacular and direct way to reach Uhuru Peak. It follows a forested ridge to the moorlands, then traverses below the Southern Icefields to reach the Barafu Route which is followed to the summit. An early start is made on the summit day to reach Stella Point, on the Crater Rim at dawn. Uhuru Peak lies a further 40 min. along the rim.

Starting on the southern side of the mountain Umbwe gate, and is a fairly, step route .Step forest paths give way to heath and moorland before becoming rock where the trek becomes more demanding .To reach the summit we ascend through Barafu Hut and Stella point and descending is through Mweka Gate.

Day 1

Day 1Leave from Moshi and drive to Kilimanjaro national park gate at Umbwe where the climb begins .Ascend up through the forest along a narrow ridge between the Lonzo and Umbwe rivers to reach Bivouac No. 1 campsite (2800m) for dinner and overnight.

Day 2
Today we leave Bivouac No.1 campsite. The path continues to follow the ridge, passing through heather and open moorland.This is a 3-4 hour walk to reach Barranco campsite (3900m) for dinner and overnight.

Day 3
The path climbs steeply out of Barranco valley, we will struggle up the Barranco walls, across the Karanga valley, then turns north to reach Barafu Campsite. Tonight we will spend 6-7 hours walking on a midnight trek, up to the summit via Stella Point.

Day 4
This morning we will enjoy sunrise at the summit (Uhuru peak 5896) where you can take photos of the majestic views, then descend to Barafu Hut for dinner and overnight.

Day 5
After breakfast in Barafu Hut, we will descend to Mweka Campsite (3000m) for dinner and overnight.

Day 6
Descend through the forest after breakfast , 3 -4 hours walking to Mweka Gate, where you will transferred to Moshi town.

 

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