Day 1: Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Cave
A very steep and direct climb through the rainforest to Umbwe Cave Camp.
Day 2: Umbwe Cave to Barranco Camp
Continue the steep ascent into the moorland zone, joining the main trail at Barranco.
Day 3: Barranco to Karanga
Scramble up the Great Barranco Wall and traverse the mountain's southern face.
Day 4: Karanga to Barafu
Move up to the high camp at Barafu. Prepare for the final summit push.
Day 5: Summit Day: Uhuru Peak
Midnight start for the summit. Reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m). Long descent to Mweka Camp.
Day 6: Mweka Gate
Final descent to the park gate and transfer to Moshi/Arusha.