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6 Days Umbwe route

$1,750/

per person
  • 6 Days / 5 Night
  • Group Size : No size Limit
  • Tour Type : Hiking

Tour Overview

The Umbwe route presents a unique challenge as it is a short, steep, and direct path to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Widely acknowledged as the most difficult route, it demands strong hiking skills and confidence in acclimatization abilities.
Characterized by its quick ascent, the Umbwe route lacks the necessary stages for altitude acclimatization, posing significant risks to climbers. Despite its low traffic, success rates on this route are also notably low.
To mitigate these challenges, the Umbwe route is offered as a minimum six-day trek, with seven days being strongly recommended. This extended duration allows for better acclimatization and increases the chances of a successful summit attempt.
Given the demanding nature of the Umbwe route, it should only be attempted by seasoned hikers with robust physical fitness and prior experience at high altitudes. However, it's important to note that overall, the Umbwe route is not recommended, and we discourage its usage for our clients' safety and well-being.

Included and Excluded

  • Private Transportation to and from your selected Route
  • Airport pick up
  • Quality, Waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tent for camp route
  • Certified, experienced, English speaking mountain guides (Please request for other language Speaking Guides French/Spanish/German & Etc, supplement $25 per day subject to availability).
  • All Kilimanjaro National Park Fees
  • Government Climbing Taxes
  • Climbing permits
  • All hot Meals prepared by our cook while on Mountain
  • Guides, Porters and Cook Salaries
  • Fair and ethical treatment of Porters
  • Enough porters to carry your luggage
  • Personal Summit Certificate signed by the National Park and your Guide
  • Personal items and toiletries
  • Accommodation before & After trek
  • Hotel (available as an optional addon)
  • Transfers (available as an optional addon)
  • Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
  • Tips for guides, porters and cook
  • International airfares and departure taxes
  • All items of person nature such as telephone call, fax, email etc
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
  • Visa and International flight tickets fees.

Tour Itinerary

  • Elevation Gain: 1,080 meters / 3,543 feet
  • Trekking Distance/ Time: 12 km/ 7.4 miles (6-7hr)
  • Habitat: Rainforest
Depart from your hotel in Moshi at around 08:00 am. Transfer to Umbwe Gate, driving through farmland and plantations. Start trekking steadily through the forest, enjoying a packed lunch along the way. Reach Umbwe Cave (2,880m/ 9,449ft) for an overnight stay.
Night Camp: Umbwe Cave (2,880m/ 9,449ft)

  • Elevation Gain: 1,080 meters / 3,543 feet
  • Trekking Distance/ Time: 7 km/ 4.3 miles (5-6hr)
  • Habitat: Rainforest
Ascend from the forest zone into the heath zone, traversing steep sections. Take a picnic lunch midday and continue to Barranco Camp. Enjoy views of Barranco wall and Western Breach.
Night Camp: Barranco Camp (3,960m/ 12,992ft)

  • Altitude Change: ↑ ↓500 meters / 1,640 feet
  • Trekking Distance/ Time: 6 km/ 3.7 miles (4-5hr)
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert
Conquer the Great Barranco Wall, scrambling to the top for stunning views. Trek through the green valley to Karanga Camp.
Night Camp: Karanga Camp (4,035m/ 13,944ft)

  • Elevation Gain: 605 meters / 1,985 feet
  • Trekking Distance/ Time: 4 km/2.5 miles (3-4hr)
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert
Ascend steeply across the barren landscape with views of the Decken Glaciers. Arrive at Barafu Camp for early dinner before resting for the summit attempt.
Night Camp: Barafu Camp (4,640m/ 15,223ft)

  • Altitude Change: ↑1,255 meters & Then, ↓ 2,815 meters
  • Trekking Distance/ Time: 19 km/ 12 miles (12-14hr)
  • Habitat: Arctic conditions, Alpine Desert, Rainforest
Start summit attempt around 12 am with head torches. Trek to Stella Point (5,750m) and then Uhuru Peak (5,895m). Descend to Barafu Camp for lunch and continue to Mweka Camp for overnight rest.
Night Camp: Mweka Camp (3,080m/ 10,105ft)

  • Altitude Change: ↓1,400 meters / 4,593 feet
  • Trekking Distance/ Time: 10 km/ 6.2 miles (3-4hr)
  • Habitat: Rainforest
Descend to Mweka Gate, followed by a tipping ceremony. Transfer back to Moshi for lunch and a well-deserved rest.

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