6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Umbwe Route
The 6-day Umbwe route is a popular option for those seeking a more adventurous and challenging climb up Kilimanjaro.
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6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Umbwe Route itinerary
The Umbwe route is one of the most challenging and scenic routes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. It is a steep, direct and relatively short route that offers incredible views of the mountain and its surroundings. The Umbwe route is known for its steep climb and is recommended for experienced climbers who are physically fit and have previous hiking experience. 6 Days Umbwe Route Kilimanjaro Climbing is a short route hiking length that presents challenges as it is very difficult to climb due to its steepness. This route merges with the Machame Route Kilimanjaro and the Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro at the Western Gap Approach.
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Kilimanjaro Climbing Umbwe Route 6 Days from Umbwe Gate to Umbwe cave campsite
Pick up and drive to Umbwe Gate. Here after completing check-in procedures at the gate begins the group hiking through the rainforest to Umbwe Cave Camp where you will find all the tents already set up,
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Kilimanjaro Climbing Umbwe Route 6 Days from Umbwe cave to Barranco hut campsites
On this day, after breakfast, you will hike through the remaining forest to the moorland and heath area and arrive at Barranco Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
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Kilimanjaro Climbing Umbwe Route 6 Days from Barranco to Karanga campsites
Have a short-day hike and in the late morning you start group/private hiking the Barranco wall and reach 4200m for acclimatization and continue to Karanga camp for a hot lunch. After lunch, take a short break and continue acclimatization by hiking the slopes of the Ruler toward the southern ice field, then return to camp for dinner and overnight.
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Kilimanjaro Climbing Umbwe Route 6 Days from Karanga to Barafu campsites
You will hike through the alpine desert and get close to the Kibo Glaciers. You will have an early lunch and dinner around 5:00 PM and then rest until midnight as you make your way towards the summit of Uhuru Peak
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Barafu hut campsite to Uhuru peak to Mweka hut campsite
The hike to Uhuru Peak begins around midnight. Departure to the top at 12:00 p.m, and reach Stella Point on the crater rim at 5,861 m between 4 and 5 am. Then, after an hour's hike along the rim of Kibo Crater, near the snow, the true summit of Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak, is reached. Here you will spend some time to take photos. After your summit activities, descend to Barafu Huts Camp, have lunch, rest, gather your gear and continue your descend through the moorland and heathland to Mweka Huts Camp.
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Mweka hut campsite to Mweka gate to Moshi
After breakfast descend through Montana forest to the gate of Mweka Park. Then, check out here at the gate and prepare to board the vehicle ready for transfer back to Moshi.
Kilimanjaro Climbing Umbwe Route 6 Days Itinerary and cost INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from your selected route
- Kilimanjaro National Park Fees
- All hot Meals prepared by our cook while on Mountain,
- Guides, Porters and Cook Salaries,
- Safety Equipment,
- Hot drinks at every meal.
Kilimanjaro Climbing Umbwe Route 6 Days Itinerary and cost EXCLUDED
- Personal items,
- Alcoholic drinks,
- Laundry services,
- Tips for guides, porters and cook,
- Visa,
- Flight.