$1,900/
Per PersonThe Umbwe Route is one of the steepest and most challenging routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, known for its direct and scenic path through the rainforest and ridges. It is less frequented, making it ideal for climbers seeking solitude and a physical challenge.
🧭 Overview:
- Difficulty: Very High
- Duration: 6 to 7 days
- Distance: ~53 km (33 miles)
- Success Rate: Low to moderate (due to fast ascent and difficulty)
- Crowds: Very low
- Scenery: Excellent – dense rainforest, ridges, valleys, glaciers
🗺️ Route Description:
The Umbwe Route starts from the Umbwe Gate (1,600m) and ascends rapidly through dense rainforest, then onto steep ridges and valleys before joining the Machame Route at Barranco Camp. From there, it follows the Southern Circuit to the summit via Barafu Camp.
Key Campsites:
- Umbwe Gate → Umbwe Cave Camp (2,850m)
- Umbwe Cave → Barranco Camp (3,900m)
- Barranco → Karanga Camp (optional acclimatization)
- Karanga → Barafu Camp (4,673m)
- Barafu → Summit (Uhuru Peak, 5,895m) → Mweka Camp (descent)
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Highlights of the Tour
Itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) Transfer to your hotel in Moshi Pre-climb briefing and gear check
Elevation: 1,600m (5,250ft) to 2,900m (9,514ft) Drive to Umbwe Gate, register, and begin the trek Hike through the rainforest to Umbwe Camp Distance: 11 km (6.8 miles) Trekking time: 5-7 hours
Elevation: 2,900m (9,514ft) to 3,960m (12,992ft) Ascend through steep terrain and reach Barranco Camp Distance: 8 km (5 miles) Trekking time: 6-8 hours
Elevation: 3,960m (12,992ft) to 4,035m (13,238ft) Climb the Barranco Wall and hike to Karanga Valley Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles) Trekking time: 4-5 hours
Elevation: 4,035m (13,238ft) to 4,600m (15,091ft) Gain altitude as you approach Barafu Base Camp Distance: 3.5 km (2.2 miles) Trekking time: 3-4 hours
Elevation: 4,600m (15,091ft) to 5,895m (19,341ft) (Uhuru Peak) Summit attempt and descend to Mweka Camp Total distance: 16.4 km (10.2 miles) Summit trekking time: 7-8 hours up, 4-6 hours down
Elevation: 3,100m (10,170ft) to 1,640m (5,380ft) Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate Distance: 10.1 km (6.3 miles) Trekking time: 3-4 hours Transfer back to Moshi, celebrate your achievement
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