Elevation (ft): 1660m/5450ft to 2850m/9350ft
Distance: 11km/7 miles
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Montane forest
Drive from moshi to the umbwe gate (about 1 hour). Commence the climb through the rain forest with packed lunch on route. Also you can see some wildlife, including colobus monkeys.
Halfway up the trail you will have a lunch break and you will reach the bivouac camp (2940m) in the late afternoon or early evening.
Accommodation: budget lodging- umbwe cave camp