Trekking via Ubwe route

5 days—A 5-day trip to Mount Kilimanjaro via the Umbwe Route

$1750-1850 USD

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Safari summary

A 5-day trip to Mount Kilimanjaro via the Umbwe Route offers a unique and challenging adventure for hikers seeking a more direct and less crowded approach to the summit. The Umbwe Route is known for being steep, which makes it one of the most difficult routes on the mountain. It is also one of the more scenic routes, passing through diverse ecosystems from rainforests to alpine deserts. However, due to its steep nature, it is important to have a good level of fitness and preparation.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

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Safari highlights

Walking safari—with armed guard
Hiking | trekking
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
All drinks
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

International flights
Premium alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp

Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 1,640 meters (5,380 feet) to 2,850 meters (9,350 feet) Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles) Duration: 5-7 hours Terrain: Dense rainforest, steep ascent

Day 2: Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 2,850 meters (9,350 feet) to 3,950 meters (12,960 feet) Distance: 6 km (3.7 miles) Duration: 5-7 hours Terrain: Rainforest, moorland

Day 3: Barranco Camp to KarangaCamp

Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 3,950 meters (12,960 feet) to 4,035 meters (13,240 feet) Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles) Duration: 4-5 hours Terrain: Moorland and alpine desert

Day 4: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Elevation: 4,035 meters (13,240 feet) to 4,750 meters (15,580 feet) Distance: 4 km (2.5 miles) Duration: 4-5 hours Terrain: Alpine desert

Day 5: Barafu Camp to Summit (Uhuru

Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 4,750 meters (15,580 feet) to 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) and then to 3,100 meters (10,171 feet) Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles) to summit, then 12 km (7.5 miles) Duration: 12-14 hours Terrain: Alpine desert and glaciers

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