6 Days Trekking Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route
6 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking Umbwe Route, The Umbwe Route is one of the most challenging and direct paths to Mount Kilimanjaro’s summit. This 6-day trek offers an intense and rewarding adventure, featuring rapid ascent and breathtaking views of the mountain. While the route is steep and demands a high level of fitness, it offers a sense of solitude with fewer trekkers, allowing you to fully immerse in the rugged beauty of Kilimanjaro. Included in this journey are 2 nights’ stay in Arusha or Moshi before and after the trek, ensuring a well-rounded experience.
Trip Highlights
- Steep and Scenic Ascent: Navigate through Kilimanjaro’s untouched rainforest, rugged ridges, and alpine desert, offering stunning views at every turn.
- Low Traffic: Enjoy the tranquility of a quieter route with fewer trekkers, immersing yourself in the mountain’s raw beauty.
- Diverse Terrain: Traverse a unique route that merges with the Machame Trail at Barafu Camp, presenting breathtaking vistas of the Southern Ice Field and surrounding landscapes.
- Challenging Adventure: The route’s demanding nature appeals to seasoned hikers, offering a true sense of accomplishment.
- Unmatched Views: Capture incredible sights of Kilimanjaro’s summit, glaciers, and the sprawling African plains below.
Itinerary Overview
The journey begins in Arusha or Moshi, with 2 nights’ stay before and after the trek for preparation and recovery. From the Umbwe Gate, climbers ascend through the dense rainforest to Umbwe Cave Camp. The trail continues through steep ridges, transitioning into moorland before joining the Machame Route at Barafu Camp. The final push to Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point, begins in the early hours, rewarding climbers with a stunning sunrise at the summit. Descents are made via the Mweka Route.
Why Choose the Umbwe Route?
This route is perfect for trekkers with excellent fitness levels and prior hiking experience, as it involves rapid altitude gains and steep climbs. The Umbwe Route offers a sense of adventure and solitude, making it ideal for those who prefer a less crowded path. Its raw, rugged beauty and the thrill of the challenge make it a top choice for seasoned climbers aiming to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro.
Embark on this unforgettable journey and experience the raw allure of Kilimanjaro through the Umbwe Route, where the challenges are steep, but the rewards are unparalleled.
Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha
Upon your landing at Kilimanjaro Airport, our transfer driver will warmly welcome you and transport you to the hotel in Arusha. The remainder of the day is yours to savor at your leisure—unwind by the hotel pool or venture into the town of Arusha via taxi for exploration. Later in the afternoon, you will be introduced to a member of our Kilimanjaro team who will provide a comprehensive briefing on your upcoming trek. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be arranged at Mount Meru Hotel or Tulia Hotel.
Arusha to Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Cave Camp
- Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your lodge.
- Transfer: Drive to Umbwe Gate on the southern side of Kilimanjaro.
- Registration: Your head guide will arrange the formalities.
- Trek Start: Begin trekking through the dense rainforest on a narrow and steep path.
- Destination: Umbwe Cave Camp (2,850 m), approximately 5-7 hours of trekking.
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Camping at Umbwe Cave Camp.
Umbwe Cave Camp to Barranco Camp
- Trek: Continue trekking through the forest until the path becomes steeper and narrower, transitioning into the moorland zone.
- Elevation: 2,850m to 3,960m
- Distance: 6 km
- Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
- Habitat: Heath and moorland
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Camping at Barranco Camp
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
- Trek: Climb the Barranco Wall, then cross ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp.
- Elevation: 3,960m to 4,035m
- Distance: 6 km
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Habitat: Alpine desert
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Camping at Karanga Camp
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
- Trek: Continue up through the alpine desert to Barafu Camp.
- Elevation: 4,035m to 4,640m
- Distance: 4 km
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Habitat: Alpine desert
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Camping at Barafu Camp
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
- Summit Attempt: Start around midnight for the summit attempt, aiming to reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise.
- Descent: After celebrating at the summit, descend to Mweka Camp.
- Elevation: 4,640m to 5,895m (summit) then down to 3,110m
- Distance: 5 km (ascent) + 12 km (descent)
- Hiking Time: 10-15 hours total
- Habitat: Arctic at the summit, descending through alpine desert and rainforest
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Camping at Mweka Camp
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Arusha
- Descent: Complete your descent to Mweka Gate.
- Transfer: Drive back to Arusha.
- Elevation: 3,110m to 1,640m
- Distance: 10 km
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
- Habitat: Rainforest
- Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha
Departure from Arusha
- Departure: Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport to fly home or continue with further travel plans, such as a safari or a stay in Zanzibar.
- Meals Included: Breakfast
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