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6 Days, 5 Night(s)

Mt.kilimanjaro Umbwe route

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Mt.kilimanjaro Umbwe route

We really love the Umbwe Route, and are both surprised – and delighted – that others don’t feel similarly. Indeed, many agencies, out of sheer ignorance, don’t offer treks on this trail at al

Tour Duration: 6 Days, 5 Night(s)

Safari Overview
  • Trip profile
    6 Days, 5 Night(s)
  • Tour Code
    9912
  • Destinations
    Umbwe cave camp site Umbwe cave camp site Karanga camp Barafu Camp site Uhuru peak Mweka camp site
  • Accomodations
    Umbwe cave camp site Karanga camp site Barafu camp site Uhuru peak Mweka camp site Mweka gate
  • Transportation
    Walking Safaris Walking Safaris Walking Safaris Walking Safaris Walking Safaris Walking Safaris

The Umbwe route is one of the shortest routes to the Southern Glaciers and the Western Breach and its the most challenging route on Mt Kilimanjaro. Approaching from the south, the Umbwe route is a short, steep and direct climb. It is probably the most scenic, non-technical route on Kilimanjaro.

Day 1 - Umbwe gate

Departing from Moshi driving to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife

Distance: Elevation 1600m to 2900m KM Transport: Walking Safaris

Accommodation: Umbwe cave camp site | Meal Plan: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner


Day 2 - Umbwe cave camp site

After a good nights sleep and a hearty breakfast we emerge from the rain forest and continue on a steep ascending path, along the Umbwe ridge as it descends slightly to Barranco camp situated in the valley. Temperatures begin to drop.

Distance: Elevation 2940m to 3970m KM Transport: Walking Safaris

Accommodation: Karanga camp site | Meal Plan: Dinner


Day 3 - Karanga camp site e

After breakfast, we continue on a steep ridge up the adventurous Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction, which connects, with the Mweka Trail. This is one of the most impressive days to see the power, agility, and strength of your crew zip over this wall with what appears such ease. Overnight at Karanga Camp.

Distance: Elevation 3950m to 3930m KM Transport: Walking Safaris

Accommodation: Barafu camp site | Meal Plan: Breakfast


Day 4 - Barafu camp site

We continue up toward Barafu Camp, and once reached you have now completed the South Circuit, which offers a variety of breathtaking views of the summit from many different angles. An early dinner and rest as we prepare for summit night. Overnight at Barafu Camp.

Distance: Elevation 4,673m to 5,895m KM Transport: Walking Safaris

Accommodation: Uhuru peak | Meal Plan: Breakfast


Day 5 - Uhuru peak

Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa! After photos, celebrations and maybe a few tears of joy we take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp.

Distance: Elevation5895m to 3,100m. KM Transport: Walking Safaris

Accommodation: Mweka camp site | Meal Plan: Lunch


Day 6 - Mweka camp site

After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles.

Distance: Elevation 3790m to 1630m KM Transport: Walking Safaris

Accommodation: Mweka gate | Meal Plan: Breakfast,Lunch


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