Mt Kilimanjaro Trek, 6 Days - Umbwe Route
Mt Kilimanjaro Trek, 6 Days - Umbwe Route
The Umbwe Route is the least used, least crowded route on the mountain. For good reason, it is also the most difficult route on the mountain. Umbwe is a steep, constant, straight climb to the top.Umbwe is mostly avoided because the ascent profile does not give climbers much time to adjust to the altitude.
The success rate is very low.The route takes six days minimum to complete, although seven days is recommended. The descent is down Mweka, on the south-east side of the mountain. Umbwe is not as scenically varied as Machame, Lemosho and Shira, because the path up and down is nearby.The Umbwe is ideal for those who want a challenging climb, and are very confident in their ability trek over consistently steep slopes.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Umbwe Trail
Day 2: Umbwe Cave Camp to Barranco Camp
6 hoursUmbwe Trail
Day 3: Hike Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
5 hoursMount Kilimanjaro
Day 4: Hike Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
4 hoursMount Kilimanjaro
Day 5: Barafu Camp; to Summit Uhuru Peak, then Descend to Mweka Camp
4 hoursMount Kilimanjaro
Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, then drive to Moshi
14 hoursMweka Trail
No accommodation included on this day.
4 hoursIncluded
- All Fees and Taxes
- Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Moshi and Moshi to Kilimanjaro airport
- Hotel the night before and the night after the climb, with dinner and breakfast included
- Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summit aid)
- Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
- Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook
- Salaries for mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park
- Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress)
- Fresh water for Drinking & Worm Water for washing up daily
- 5x Breakfast
- 5x Dinner
- 6x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 5 nights
- Entry/Admission - Mount Kilimanjaro
Not Included
- Visas, Flights, Health & Travel Insurances
- Gratuities
- Items of personal Nature
- Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
- Optional but highly recommended Portable toilet
- Snacks, personal medicine and water purifying tablets
- Meals & drinks not specified and snacks
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.