Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Umbwe route is the hardest but most magnificent and shortest way to reach Uhuru Peak. A Less-frequented route, which is very steep and suitable only for experienced trekkers.Additional days can be added to our programme to discover or lighten up along the route or camp in the Karanga valley.
What's included
transfers from Moshi to Umbwe park gate -return
First and Last night accommodation at YMCA/Buffalo hotelMoshi -Bed and Breakfast.
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
All park entrance fees and government levies
Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag , Rain suits, Warm Jacket, Heavy boots, Rain Trousers, tents
What to expect
Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi
Moshi
2h
Pick up from Kilimanjaro International airport and have a transfer to hotel in Moshi on Bed and breakfast
Day 2: Moshi to Umbwe
8h
After breakfast drive to Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Umbwe for starting the climb. From here hike within the forest through a narrow ridge between Umbwe and Lonzo rivers reaching Bivouac No. 1 (known as Forest Caves at 2850m - Camp and overnight.
Day 3: Umbwe to Barranco Hut
10h · Admission ticket included
The Path continues following the ridge, then leaving the forest through open moorlands to reach Barranco Hut at 395m. Camp oand overnight.
Day 4: Barranco to Barafu Hut
10h · Admission ticket included
This day stars off with a steep climb out of Barranco valley crossing Karanga Valley and finally reaching Barafu Hut at 4600m. Camp overnight.
Day 5: Barafu to Mweka Camp
10h
Early morning start to reach the crater rim at Stella point, continuing to Uhuru Peak at 589m. Decend to Mweka Camp
Day 6: Mweka Camp to Park Gate
8h
The day is spent in descending down to the park Gates - Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport
2h
Our driver guide will come to pick you from your Moshi Hotel and offer a transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or start a Tanzania Safari
Meeting and pickup
End point
Pickup details
Pick up available from Airbnb and private Apartments
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
