Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route

6Days Kilimanjaro Umbwe Climbing Route

$2120-2500 USD

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Safari summary

The Umbwe Route is a more challenging and direct path to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Known for its steep incline and shorter duration compared to the Machame Route, it provides an exhilarating adventure for seasoned trekkers. After reaching the Barranco Hut, you will join fellow climbers from the Machame Route. The descent takes you down the Mweka Trail. Due to its demanding nature, this route is best suited for those with previous high-altitude experience. Experience the thrill of a swift ascent with Moonlight Tours, where your Kilimanjaro adventure awaits.

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

Bird watching—with professional guide
Photography safari—with professional guide
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
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Hike to Umbwe Cave Camp

Kilimanjaro

Drive from Arusha to the Umbwe Gate (about 1 hour). Commence the climb through the rain forest with packed lunch on route.

Umbwe Cave Camp

Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we leave the glades of the forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorland to Barranco Camp.

Barranco Camp

Karanga Camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.

Karanga Camp

Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.

Barafu Camp

Mweka Camp

Kilimanjaro

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit.

Mweka Camp

Back to Arusha

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). From the gate, continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes).

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