five day umbwe route trekking
5 days umbwe route is challenging option to climbing mount Kilimanjaro the route is very short and low crowded but very hard
$1250-2000 USD
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Safari summary
The 5 Days Umbwe Route takes a direct path to the southern glaciers. The Umbwe Option is without question the most difficult and steepest way to the summit of Kilimanjaro. Due to the demanding stages, we recommend this route only for experienced alpinists. The direct route also unfortunately means that there is very little time for acclimatization.
The special feature of this ascent option is mainly in the first stage. On the very first day you will reach the Umbwe Cave Camp at an altitude of almost 3000 meters between high trees. From there it is only a short detour to visit the caves that give the camp its name. On the second hiking day the Umbwe Route merges with the Machame Route at Barranco Camp. chances for summit success are considerably lower as compared to the other routes. Umbwe is considered to be a very demanding and challenging route
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- All drinks
- Meals
- Park fees
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Internal flights
- Laundry
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Umbwe gate-Umbwe cave camp
Kilimanjaro
drive you to the Umbwe Gate entry point. After you have completed the formalities. Your journey begins through dense rainforest with huge fig trees. You can hear and see different kinds of animals, such as the Colobus monkeys. The path winds up between the rivers Lonzo and Umbwe and becomes noticeably steeper. While climbing, on a clear day you can admire the Kibo peak in the distance. The ascent ends after 5 to 7 hours at Umbwe Cave Camp.
Umbwe cave camp
Umbwe cave camp-Barranco camp
Kilimanjaro
After breakfast you will start your next stage. After a short time you will reach the tree line and the landscape will gradually change from rainforest to moss-covered trees and heathland. You will follow a challenging ridge which will finally lead you into the Barranco Valley. The Barranco Camp is situated at an altitude of almost 4000 meters . At this camp the three routes Lemosho, Shira, Machame are combined with your Umbwe ascent. Dinner and the overnight stay at the Barranco Camp.
Barranco camp
Barranco camp-Barafu camp
Kilimanjaro
After your breakfast the ascent from Barranco Camp starts at the Great Barranco Wall, then continues to Karanga Valley Camp (4070 m). This site is challenging but offers great views of the southern glaciers of Kibo. From Karanga Valley Camp we continue on a ridge to Barafu Camp (4600 m), your base camp before the summit ascent at night. Dinner followed by an overnight stay in tents.
Barafu camp
Barafu camp-uhuru peak-mweka camp
Night ascent with flashlight from Barafu Camp in northwestern direction through scree and snow to the summit of Kilimanjaro. After about 6 hours you will first reach Stella Point (5725 m) at the crater rim. Due to the altitude this is the physically challenging part of the hike. With good visibility you will experience a magnificent sunrise here. From here you need another hour to reach the summit of Uhuru Peak.Then you descend Mweka camp
Mweka camp
Mweka camp-Mweka gate
Kilimanjaro
The last stage of your hike begins after a hearty breakfast. Afterwards you will walk gently downhill through the tropical rainforest to Mweka Gate. Your faithful mountain crew will bid you farewell here with a traditional ceremony and your summit certificate. Afterwards you will be brought to your accommodation for a well-deserved drink and dinner.
Mweka gate
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