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Umbwe Trekking Route

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Overview

Umbwe route is a short, steep and direct route which based in the south and is said to be the most scenic and difficult one offered on Kilimanjaro. Main reason that Umbwe route considered to be very hard is its steepness in the first two days with extremely muddy. Although the traffic on this route is low, the chances of success are also low. This route only recommended for experienced and well-trained climbers. Its short time of acclimatization within a 6-day/5-night tour.

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Tour Itinerary

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Lucky Safari Tanzania! Our expertly curated itineraries take you through breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and rich cultural experiences. From thrilling game drives in Serengeti and Ngorongoro to scenic hikes on Mount Kilimanjaro and relaxing moments in Zanzibar, we ensure a seamless and memorable safari. Whether it's a short getaway or an extended exploration, our customized tours cater to your preferences, promising an authentic and immersive Tanzanian experience.

Our driver will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport for pick up and transferred to your hotel, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day. Overnight at your arranged Hotel.
In the morning after breakfast, our driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the Kilimanjaro National Park which is only an hour’s drive away. At the gate, your mountain guide will take care of the registration process and once everything is packed, you can begin your adventure. The trail will start as a wide forest road but then gets narrower as it climbs through the rainforest. You will walk on a mountain ridge between the Lonzo and Umbwe rivers before reaching Umbwe Cave Camp (2930 m) after about 5 to 6 hours of strenuous walking. At the campsite, you can rest and enjoy some snacks while dinner is being prepared. You might be lucky enough to see the reflective eyes of a wild cat or monkeys jumping through the trees.
Today the first section of the trail will be steeper than on the first day. You’ll start with several muddy slopes which make the ascent more difficult. As you climb higher you will enter the heather and moorland zone of the mountain, characterized by Erica tree heathers that grow up to 3 or 4 meters. You will continue on the ridge with views into the Umbwe Valley until you reach a vertical rock wall called Rope Rock. This is the steepest wall on any of this mountain’s routes. Your guide will take your daypack and assist you to get up this rocky passage. Afterward, the gradient of the trail will ease out as you make your way to the picturesque Barranco Camp, your resting place for the night. Enjoy amazing views of Kibo and the Great Barranco Wall.
After an early breakfast, you will begin your day by tackling the famous Barranco Wall. From time to time you might need your hands to hold on tight but there are no real climbing passages, and the ascent is easier than it looks. Once you’ve tackled the wall, the trial will proceed in an undulating fashion toward Karanga Camp. There are great views of the southern glaciers of Kibo. Karanga Camp is situated less than 100 meters higher than your previous camp. After about 3 to 4 hours you will arrive at the camp and you can spend most of the afternoon relaxing or take further an acclimatization trip towards Barafu Camp before returning to Karanga Camp for the night.
Your destination for today, Barafu Camp at 4640 meters, should be reached after about 3 to 4 hours. For most of the route, you’ll be trekking through the barren and striking afro-alpine desert. This will be your last stop before the summit night. So try and get an afternoon siesta before dinner is served. After a final briefing from your guide, you’re advised to get straight back into your sleeping bag as you will be woken up again around midnight to begin the summit climb.
Finally, your time has come – you will slowly make your way towards the summit after a hot drink and some biscuits for fuel at the camp. Today’s strenuous trek will take around 5 to 7 hours until you reach Stella Point, the crater rim of Kibo. You can have a short rest here while the sun’s first rays light up a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscapes. From here the path flattens out for the final stretch to Uhuru Peak, which takes about an hour, towering above anywhere else on the African continent at 5895 meters. Standing on the `Roof of Africa’ will be a truly special moment as you watch the sunrise lighting up the mountain’s iconic glaciers. Shortly, you will move back to Stella Point and start your descent to Barafu Camp. After a couple of hours, you can rest at the camp and enjoy a well-deserved meal. Your camp for tonight will be in sight after another descent of around 3 hours. Exhausted from the past few days’ achievements, you should have a good night’s sleep at Mweka Camp.
This morning you’ll be treated to the traditional farewell ceremony with your mountain crew before you start your final descent to Mweka Gate. This stretch should take about 2 to 3 hours and leads you back through Kilimanjaro’s beautiful rainforest sections. Our driver will be waiting for you at the gate to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Here you may just relax or enjoy a swim in the hotel pool, or sink a couple of celebratory beers whilst reflecting on the unforgettable experience of the past days.
This day left for your next destination. If you have a safari, then might be used to begin your safari or fly to Zanzibar or fly back home. Our vehicle will be ready to take you to the airport at your time.


Day

Arrive in Tanzania

Our driver will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport for pick up and transferred to your hotel, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day. Overnight at your arranged Hotel.

Accomodation & Meals

Lodge
BB

Distance

5 to 6 hours

01

Day

rusha/Moshi-Umbwe Gate-Umbwe Cave Camp

In the morning after breakfast, our driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the Kilimanjaro National Park which is only an hour’s drive away. At the gate, your mountain guide will take care of the registration process and once everything is packed, you can begin your adventure. The trail will start as a wide forest road but then gets narrower as it climbs through the rainforest. You will walk on a mountain ridge between the Lonzo and Umbwe rivers before reaching Umbwe Cave Camp (2930 m) after about 5 to 6 hours of strenuous walking. At the campsite, you can rest and enjoy some snacks while dinner is being prepared. You might be lucky enough to see the reflective eyes of a wild cat or monkeys jumping through the trees.

Accomodation & Meals

Umbwe Cave Camp
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Distance

5 to 6 hours
2930 M

02

Day

Umbwe Cave Camp-Barranco Camp

Today the first section of the trail will be steeper than on the first day. You’ll start with several muddy slopes which make the ascent more difficult. As you climb higher you will enter the heather and moorland zone of the mountain, characterized by Erica tree heathers that grow up to 3 or 4 meters. You will continue on the ridge with views into the Umbwe Valley until you reach a vertical rock wall called Rope Rock. This is the steepest wall on any of this mountain’s routes. Your guide will take your daypack and assist you to get up this rocky passage. Afterward, the gradient of the trail will ease out as you make your way to the picturesque Barranco Camp, your resting place for the night. Enjoy amazing views of Kibo and the Great Barranco Wall.

Accomodation & Meals

Barranco Camp
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Distance

3 to 4 hours

03

Day

Barranco Camp-Karanga Camp

After an early breakfast, you will begin your day by tackling the famous Barranco Wall. From time to time you might need your hands to hold on tight but there are no real climbing passages, and the ascent is easier than it looks. Once you’ve tackled the wall, the trial will proceed in an undulating fashion toward Karanga Camp. There are great views of the southern glaciers of Kibo. Karanga Camp is situated less than 100 meters higher than your previous camp. After about 3 to 4 hours you will arrive at the camp and you can spend most of the afternoon relaxing or take further an acclimatization trip towards Barafu Camp before returning to Karanga Camp for the night.

Accomodation & Meals

Karanga Camp
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Distance

3 to 4 hours

04

Day

Karanga Camp-Barafu Camp

Your destination for today, Barafu Camp at 4640 meters, should be reached after about 3 to 4 hours. For most of the route, you’ll be trekking through the barren and striking afro-alpine desert. This will be your last stop before the summit night. So try and get an afternoon siesta before dinner is served. After a final briefing from your guide, you’re advised to get straight back into your sleeping bag as you will be woken up again around midnight to begin the summit climb.

Accomodation & Meals

Camp/Lodge
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Distance

3-4 hours
4640 M

05

Day

Barafu Camp-Uhuru Peak-Mweka Camp

Finally, your time has come – you will slowly make your way towards the summit after a hot drink and some biscuits for fuel at the camp. Today’s strenuous trek will take around 5 to 7 hours until you reach Stella Point, the crater rim of Kibo. You can have a short rest here while the sun’s first rays light up a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscapes. From here the path flattens out for the final stretch to Uhuru Peak, which takes about an hour, towering above anywhere else on the African continent at 5895 meters. Standing on the `Roof of Africa’ will be a truly special moment as you watch the sunrise lighting up the mountain’s iconic glaciers. Shortly, you will move back to Stella Point and start your descent to Barafu Camp. After a couple of hours, you can rest at the camp and enjoy a well-deserved meal. Your camp for tonight will be in sight after another descent of around 3 hours. Exhausted from the past few days’ achievements, you should have a good night’s sleep at Mweka Camp.

Accomodation & Meals

Camp/ Lodge
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Distance

5 - 7 hours

06

Day

Mweka Camp-Mweka Gate-Moshi/Arusha

This morning you’ll be treated to the traditional farewell ceremony with your mountain crew before you start your final descent to Mweka Gate. This stretch should take about 2 to 3 hours and leads you back through Kilimanjaro’s beautiful rainforest sections. Our driver will be waiting for you at the gate to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Here you may just relax or enjoy a swim in the hotel pool, or sink a couple of celebratory beers whilst reflecting on the unforgettable experience of the past days.

Accomodation & Meals

Camp/Lodge
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Distance

2 - 3 hours


Day

Depart Tanzania

This day left for your next destination. If you have a safari, then might be used to begin your safari or fly to Zanzibar or fly back home. Our vehicle will be ready to take you to the airport at your time.

Accomodation & Meals

Camp/Lodge
BB

Distance

Includes and Excludes

Price Includes:

Pick up from Airport the day of Arrival and drop o6 on departure day
Two nights hotel BB. Before and after climbing
All entry and Park fees
Rescue fees
Salary to crew members. Guides, porters and cook
Camping equipment’s. Tents, tables, and chairs
3 meals a day plus drinking water
Private Guide, English and Swedish speaking
Oxygen cylinders
Well-equipped medical kit

Not Included:

International Flights
Visa
Travel insurance
Tips to the climbing crew
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EXCLUDES
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