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Overview
The Umbwe Route is one of the most direct and steepest paths to the summit. It ascends rapidly, which can make the trek more physically demanding. It is characterized by rugged terrain and dense rainforest, which can make for a more arduous trek compared to other routes. Despite its challenges, the route offers stunning views and diverse landscapes, including lush forests, moorlands, and alpine deserts. The Umbwe Route is less frequented than more popular routes like Marangu or Machame, providing a more solitary and less crowded trekking experience. Acclimatization: Due to its steep ascent, the Umbwe Route has a higher risk of altitude sickness, as it does not allow for gradual acclimatization. Trekkers often need to be more prepared for the effects of high altitude. Typically, the Umbwe Route is completed in 6 to 7 days to allow for proper acclimatization and to manage the challenging ascent, although shorter itineraries are possible.
What's included
Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees, rescue fees and Value Added Tax (VAT)
Expert guide, assistant guides, cook and porters
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Dietary vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free
Four season, 3-person mountain tents
Transport to and from Arusha to the trail head
Tips for the crew
And all not mentioned in the itinerary above.
What to expect
Day 1: Umbwe Gate To Umbwe Cave Camp
Kilimanjaro National Park
7h
Day one this morning, our mountain crew will arrive at the hotel in order to meet you and hold a quick briefing with equipment check precede, you will be driven to the Machame Gate of Kilimanjaro National Park, where registration takes place. From there trekkers are transferred to the Umbwe Gate. Here you will start your trekking with our guide and porters. As this part of Umbwe route goes through rainforest with its probability of rain showers do not forget your raincoat.
Elevation:1600M to 2,360M
Distance:9.5km
Hiking Time ;7hours
Habitat:Rainforest
Day 2: Umbwe Cave To Barranco Camp
Kilimanjaro National Park
5h
Day two the path gets steeper, as you get out of the forest along the Umbwe ridge the route descends slightly to the Barranco camp situated in the valley. You will notice the camp is pretty busy. This is because you will be joining hikers from the Machame, Lemosho and Shira Route here. Therefore, the population will be bigger.
Elevation:2,360M to 3960M
Distance:7.5km
Hiking Time: 5hours
Habitat:Rainforest
Day 3: Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp
Mount Kilimanjaro
5h
Early wakeup, breakfast and starts with a steep climb up to Barranco Wall. From here you will follow an up and down route along the Southern Circuit through the Karanga Valley and up to Karanga Camp. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up before descending back to camp for the night.
Elevation:3960M to 3963M
Distance:5.5km
Hiking Time: 5hours
Habitat:Alpine
Day 4: Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp
Kilimanjaro National Park
5h
Four day starts by Asescending into the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley, which is our last stop for fresh water before the summit.
Elevation:3963M to 4640M
Distance:3km
Hiking Time: 3hours
Habitat:Alpine Desert
Day 5: Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp
Kilimanjaro National Park
7h
Day five start off at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. The ascent to crater rim is the most challenging part of the entire trek. The trail is very steep until you reach the crater rim at Stella Point. The hike from Stella to Uhuru Peak is gradual climb and as far as hikes go not very difficult. We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Mweka Camp.
Elevation:4640M to 5895M to 3100M
Distance:7 km Ascent / 23 km Descent
Hiking Time: 6- 8 hours Ascent /7-8hours Descent
Habitat:Alpine Desert
Day 6: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate
Kilimanjaro National Park
5h
After getting a breakfast, gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Arusha.
Elevation:3100M to 1630M
Distance:9KM
Hiking Time:3-5hours
Habitat:Rainforest
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Our Driver And Guide will be waiting For you at the Airport with the Company Signboard written Your Names
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
