Duration
6 Days Trekking Umbwe Route
Tour Overview
The 6 Days Trekking Umbwe Route offers a thrilling and less crowded path to the summit of Kilimanjaro. With its challenging ascents, stunning scenery, and excellent acclimatization profile, this route is perfect for experienced trekkers seeking an adventurous and rewarding experience. Book now and prepare to conquer Africa’s highest peak!
Key Highlights:
Umbwe Route: Renowned for its dramatic ascents and fewer crowds, offering a more intimate trekking experience.
Summit Day: Reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, for a breathtaking sunrise.
Diverse Ecosystems: Traverse through rainforests, moorlands, and alpine deserts.
Tour Itinerary
The journey kicks off with a 1-hour drive to Machame Gate, where registration procedures await completion. From there, we proceed through villages, passing by coffee and banana plantations until we reach Umbwe Gate. The trail takes a steep ascent along a forestry track, winding through the dense rainforest. As we climb the ridge nestled between two rivers, towering trees envelop us. The path becomes narrower and steeper, leading us to Umbwe Camp, nestled amidst trees and lush undergrowth.
Overnight: Umbwe Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner included
On the second day of the trek, we traverse rougher terrain characterized by scattered vegetation and scattered, moss-draped trees. As we ascend, occasional views of Kilimanjaro emerge. The trail levels out as we near Barranco Valley. Descending from the Umbwe ridge, we enter Barranco Camp via the peculiar yet stunning Senecio Forest.
Overnight: Barranco Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Our day starts with a descent into a ravine towards the foot of the Great Barranco Wall. Subsequently, we ascend the nearly 900-ft cliff, which, though non-technical, is steep. After conquering the Barranco Wall, we traverse a sequence of hills and valleys until we sharply descend into Karanga Valley. Another steep ascent brings us to Karanga Camp. Designed for acclimatization, this is a shorter day's journey.
Overnight: Karanga Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Departing from Karanga, we reach the intersection linking to the Mweka Trail. Proceeding onwards, we ascend through the rocky terrain toward Barafu Hut. Upon reaching this juncture, you've traversed the Southern Circuit, providing panoramic views of the summit from various perspectives. Here, we establish camp, rejuvenate, and partake in an early dinner in readiness for summit day. The towering peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are visible from this vantage point.
Overnight: Barafu Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
In the wee hours of the morning, just around midnight, our journey to the summit commences. This leg of the trek proves to be the ultimate test, both mentally and physically. The biting wind and piercing cold at this altitude and hour can be formidable. We steadily climb through the darkness, pausing briefly for short breaks along the way. As we near Stella Point (18,900 ft), a breathtaking sunrise unfolds, casting its brilliance over Mawenzi Peak.
Our destination, Uhuru Peak, awaits us - the pinnacle of Mount Kilimanjaro and Africa itself. From the summit, we embark on our descent, heading straight down to the Mweka Hut campsite, with a pit stop at Barafu for lunch. The path is strewn with rocks and can be taxing on the knees, making trekking poles invaluable. Nestled in the upper forest, Mweka Camp often sees mist or rain in the late afternoon. As evening falls, we savor our final dinner on the mountain before retiring for a well-deserved rest.
Overnight: Mweka Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
On our final day, we proceed with the descent towards Mweka Gate to retrieve our summit certificates. As we descend to lower elevations, the terrain may become wet and muddy. Upon reaching the gate, we trek for another hour to reach Mweka Village. A vehicle will be waiting for us at Mweka Village to transport us back to the hotel in Moshi | Arusha.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included
Included
- Airport pick-up and dropoff
- Mountain sleeping tent
- Mess tents with tables and chairs
- Certified, experienced, English-speaking mountain guides:
- Climbing permits
- All hot Meals are prepared by our cook
- Guides, Porters, and Cook Salaries
- Enough porters to carry your luggage
- Safety Equipment
- Emergency Oxygen
- Mineral water
- Emergency rescue fees
- Personal Summit Certificate
Excluded
- Insurance
- International | Local flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Personal items (Souvenirs, Toiletries)
- Travel Insurance | Visa
- Alcoholic drinks
- Laundry services
- Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber): Guides: $20/day/guide, Cook: $15/day, Porter: $10/day/porter NB: Our Guides, cooks, and Porters are always satisfied with the Thanksgiving (tip) you have and not beyond your ability.
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