Umbwe Route

6 days—Kilimanjaro Trekking via Umbwe + 2 Hotel Nights

$2328-2569 USD

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Safari summary

This route is the steepest with the shortest and most direct routes to the Southern Glaciers, Western Breach and Uhuru Peak. It is probably the most scenic, non-technical route on Kilimanjaro. However it is quite taxing, primarily due to the relatively fast ascent to higher altitude, but the rewards are plentiful. This very steep route is best suited to experienced trekkers in good physical shape, as the Umbwe route difficulty level is quite high for inexperienced trekkers.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Trekking Umbwe Gate to Umbwe C

Kilimanjaro

Your Mountain Crew will be at your hotel doorsteps early in the morning to take you to this lifetime adventure and drive to Umbwe Gate. After arrival at Umbwe Gate you will trek to Umbwe Camp for your first mountain overnight. Climbing up to 2,930 m is a long haul with a significant increase in altitude, so find the right pace for the whole group and stick with it. As this part of Umbwe route goes through rainforest with its probability of rain showers- do not forget your raincoat.

Umbwe Camp

Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

After an early breakfast you will start trekking to Barranco Camp. Trekking on Umbwe route for this day will be of a moderate length, and around lunchtime you will reach Barranco Camp (3,960 m), which is nestled inside a huge volcanic fault. Lunch will be provided here, and then you have the opportunity to relax for the rest of the day, which significantly facilitates the acclimatization process.

Barranco Camp

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Kilimanjaro

Early wake up for breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall, hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano. The top provides a great photo opportunity with Kibo Peak as the backdrop. A lunch break at Karanga Camp shall be followed by an acclimatization climb towards Barafu with its highest point being 4,270 m. The group then drops back to Karanga Camp for the overnight.

Karanga Camp

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast you begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax. After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization climb towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp with its highest point being 4,800 m and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the rest of the day resting and sleeping before summit night.

Barafu Camp

Summit to Uhuru Peak

Kilimanjaro

Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m).

Millennium Camp

Descend Millennium to Mweka Gate

Kilimanjaro

The millennium camp is situated in a tropical rain-forest. After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park's exit: Mweka Gate (1,640 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your summit certificates and provide you a transfer back to the hotel.

Back to the hotel

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