Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route Climb

6  DAYS
FROM  1439  USD

The 6-day Umbwe Route is known for its challenging and direct approach to the summit, making it one of the most demanding routes on Kilimanjaro. It’s ideal for experienced trekkers seeking a tough but rewarding journey. The route offers spectacular views of the mountain and the surrounding landscape. As with all our climbs, this is a private trek, no matter the group size. Although the trek itself lasts 6 days on the mountain, the full itinerary is 8 days, including arrival and departure.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you’ll be picked up and taken to your hotel in Arusha. Rest and get ready for the adventure ahead. Spend the night at Venus Premier Hotel, Arusha

Travel from your hotel in Arusha to the Umbwe Gate. After registration, enjoy a packed lunch before beginning your climb. The first leg of your trek takes you from Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Cave Camp, where you’ll settle for the night.

Begin your trek from Umbwe Cave Camp to Barranco Camp. The route gets steeper, and you’ll pass through rugged terrain, with stunning views of the surrounding valleys. Spend the night at Barranco Camp.

Trek from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp. After a hot lunch and some rest, go for an afternoon acclimatization hike, gaining 200 meters in elevation to help your body adjust to the altitude. Spend the night at Karanga Camp.

Continue from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp, passing through alpine desert terrain. After a hot lunch and some rest, go for another short acclimatization hike, gaining 200 meters. Barafu Camp is the final stop before your summit climb. Spend the night at Barafu Camp.

Start your summit push just after midnight. Trek through the night and reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise, the highest point on Kilimanjaro. Celebrate your success before descending back to Barafu Camp for a short rest. Afterward, continue down to Millennium Camp for the night.

Descend from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate and celebrate your achievement. Transfer back to Arusha to relax and reflect on your adventure. Spend the night at Venus Premier Hotel, Arusha.

Transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight home, ending your unforgettable Kilimanjaro adventure. You can consider extending onto a magical Tanzania safari experience or rejuvenating on the sandy beaches of Zanzibar!

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

All transfers
2-nights hotel stay pre and post climb on BB
Professional mountain crew
Park fees & climbing permits
Rescue fees
Camping equipment
Private toilet
Nutritious meals
Purified drinking water
International airfare and visas
Trekking gear & personal equipment
Travel insurance
Crew gratuities
Meals outside the trek

CLIMBING RATES

1 person
2 peOPLE
3 peOPLE
4 peOPLE
5 peOPLE
6 peOPLE
7 peOPLE
$1,779*
$1,569*
$1,499*
$1,479*
$1,459*
$1,449*
$1,439*
1 person
2 peOPLE
3 people
4 people
5 people
6 people
7 people
$1,779*
$1,569*
$1,499*
$1,479*
$1,459*
$1,449*
$1,439*
* Cost per person

TERMS OF SERVICE

Airport Transfers

The package includes one airport pick-up and one drop-off, regardless of whether your group has 1 or 7 people. If you’re traveling as a group, please coordinate your flights so that they arrive/depart together, or plan for the first arrival to wait for the rest. This is because the cost covers one vehicle for pick-up and drop-off. If this arrangement doesn’t suit your needs, you can request additional transfers for an extra fee.

Transfers to/from the Mountain

Transportation to and from the mountain will be shared within your group only. No one outside your group will share these transfers.

Meals

Meals on the mountain are fully included in the package. However, meals at the hotel, other than breakfast, are not included.

Private Tours

All our tours are completely private, whether you book for one person or seven.

Tents and Rooming

On the Trek: A maximum of two people will share one tent within your group. Single tents are available upon request for an additional fee.

At the Hotel in Arusha: Room arrangements are based on group size and shared only within your group:

- 1 person: Single room
- 2 people: Twin room
- 3 people: Triple room
- 4 people: Two double rooms
- 5 people: One double + one triple room
- 6 people: Two triple rooms
- 7 people: Two double + one triple room, and so on.

Rooms are shared among your group members as per the package pricing. Single private rooms can be arranged for an extra cost if preferred.

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