6-Day Kilimanjaro Climb via Umbwe Route
Highlights
Moshi, Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro
mountaineering, trekking, Glaciers
Group Tour
6 Days
Hard
English
Description
Test yourself on the Umbwe route, far from the crowds found on the more common trails, in what is widely regarded as the hardest trail of Kilimanjaro. This route is one of the shortest and most challenging routes to the Southern Glaciers and the Western Breach - but it is worth it for the sense of accomplishment and the gorgeous views.
Itinerary
-
Day 1: Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Cave Camp
- After breakfast, drive to the Umbwe Gate (1,800 meters) and complete registration.
- Begin the trek through dense rainforest with steep trails.
- Reach Umbwe Cave Camp (2,940 meters) for dinner and overnight stay.
-
Day 2: Umbwe Cave Camp to Barranco Camp
- Start early and continue through moorland vegetation.
- Ascend steep sections of the trail with stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
- Reach Barranco Camp (3,976 meters) for dinner and overnight stay.
-
Day 3: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
- Ascend through rocky terrain towards Barafu Camp (4,673 meters).
- Take time to acclimatize and rest before the final push to the summit.
- Prepare your equipment and mentally prepare for the summit night.
-
Day 4: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
- Ascend through rocky terrain towards Barafu Camp (4,673 meters).
- Take time to acclimatize and rest before the final push to the summit.
- Prepare your equipment and mentally prepare for the summit night.
-
Day 5: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
- Start the ascent around midnight, climbing through scree and snow.
- Reach Stella Point (5,739 meters) at sunrise and continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters), the highest point in Africa.
- Descend to Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing to Mweka Camp (3,100 meters) for the night.
-
Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
- Descend through the lush rainforest, enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.
- Arrive at Mweka Gate (1,640 meters) and receive your summit certificates.
- Transfer back to Moshi for a well-deserved celebration and rest.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
-
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
|---|---|
| 1 to 10 | /person |
| 11 to 20 | /person |
| 21 to 30 | /person |
| 31 to 40 | /person |
| 41 to 50 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
| 11 to 20 | /person |
| 21 to 30 | /person |
| 31 to 40 | /person |
| 41 to 50 | /person |
|
This is a group tour |
|