5 Days Umbwe Route

Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route

Duration

5 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Availability

Available

Tour Type

Mt Kilimanjaro

The Umbwe Route is the shortest, steepest, and most direct path to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. It is known for its dramatic scenery and challenging climb, making it ideal for fit, experienced trekkers who are looking for a more adventurous and less crowded route.Your accommodation will be in spacious dome tents. We also provide chairs, tables, and a full dining tent for your comfort throughout the trek.

5 Days /4 Night

Day 1:

After a pre departure briefing, depart for Umbwe gate. Begin the trek through the rain forest to the Forest caves for dinner and overnight. (13km for about 5 hours) Overnight at: Forest Caves (2850 m)

Day 2 :

After breakfast, continue your trek past the glacier streams to the Barranco Camp, this is about 5km in 4 hours. An extra day here is recommended for acclimatization. Overnight at: Barranco Camp (3950 m)

Day 3 :

Trek to the Arrow Glacier hut for a distance of 5km in 6 hours. Dinner and overnight. Overnight at: Arrow Glacier (5100 m)

Day 4.

After midnight, begin the final ascent (3km, 6-7 hours) to Uhuru peak (5895m) – the highest point in Africa!. After a short rest descend to Mweka Camp for overnight. This will be a distance of 12km at around 6-7 hours. Overnight at: Mweka Camp (3100 m)

Day 5:

After a good nights rest and breakfast, descend to the Mweka gate (10km, 4 hours) where you will be met and transferred to Arusha.

End of tour!