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  • Umbwe Route - 6 Days Steep - Challenging Tour
Umbwe Route - 6 Days Steep - Challenging Tour
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Duration : 5 Nights / 6 Days

Destination Covered : Kilimanjaro

Tour Activities : Trekking

Tour Themes : Adventure Tours, Wildlife

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Kilimanjaro Tour Overview

The Umbwe Route is Kilimanjaro’s most direct and steep ascent—fast elevation gain, fewer crowds, and dramatic ridgelines through pristine forest. It joins the southern circuit at Barranco, then follows the scenic traverse to Barafu for the summit push to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Best for fit, experienced trekkers comfortable with sustained climbs and thinner acclimatization margins.

Karanga → Barafu → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate
Trek Types: Private • Small-Group on request • Camping (advanced/fit hikers)
Starting Point/End: Moshi or Arusha (hotel pickup/drop-off)

Kilimanjaro Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Moshi/Arusha → Umbwe Gate → Umbwe Cave (Rainforest Ridge)
Register at the south-side gate. A steep, rooty trail climbs a narrow ridge through thick montane forest to Umbwe Cave Camp (~2,850 m).
Hike: ~4–6 hrs
Day 2

Umbwe Cave → Barranco Camp (Heath/Moorland)
Continue steeply onto open heath, then traverse to the head of the Great Barranco Valley under towering cliffs. Camp at Barranco (3,960 m).
Hike: ~5–6 hrs
Day 3

Barranco Wall → Karanga Valley
Fun, non-technical scramble up the Barranco Wall (hands for balance at times) with big views, then rolling terrain to Karanga Camp (~4,035 m). Afternoon rest and hydration.
Hike: ~4–5 hrs
Day 4

Karanga → Barafu (Summit Camp)
Short, steady climb over alpine scree to Barafu (4,673 m). Early dinner, summit briefing, and lights out—night ascent ahead.
Hike: ~3–4 hrs
Day 5

Summit Day – Barafu → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp
Midnight start via Stella Point to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) for sunrise. Descend to Barafu for a hot drink, then continue down the Mweka route to Mweka Camp (~3,100 m).
Hike: 12–15 hrs total (ascent + descent)
Day 6

Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Moshi/Arusha
Final forest descent to Mweka Gate for summit certificates. Private transfer to your hotel—hot shower and celebration.
Hike: ~3–4 hrs

More Details about Kilimanjaro Tour

Inclusions

  • Hotel
  • Professional mountain team: lead guide(s), assistant guides, cook, and porter crew
  • Kilimanjaro park/conservation fees and mountain camping fees
  • Quality camping gear: sleeping tents, dining tent with tables/chairs, sleeping mats
  • All meals on the mountain (hearty breakfasts, packed or hot lunches, hot dinners) + hot drinks
  • Treated drinking water throughout the trek
  • Basic medical kit on the mountain (pulse oximeter; supplemental oxygen for emergencies)
  • Pre-trek briefing and gear check in Moshi/Arusha
  • Private transfers: hotel ↔ park gates (start and finish)
  • Summit certificates

Exclusions

  • International flights and Tanzania visa
  • Pre/post-trek hotels in Moshi/Arusha (available on request)
  • Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, poles, down jacket; rentals available)
  • Travel insurance (recommended for high-altitude trekking)
  • Optional upgrades (private toilet tent, single-tent supplement)
  • Snacks/energy gels, bottled drinks, and personal expenses
  • Tips/gratuities for the mountain crew
  • Any services not mentioned as included

Payments Terms

  • * 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount

Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • * Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.

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