The Umbwe Route is the least used, least crowded route on the mountain. For good reason, it is also the most difficult route on the mountain. Umbwe is a steep, constant, straight climb to the top. Umbwe is mostly avoided because the ascent profile does not give climbers much time to adjust to the altitude. The success rate is very low.
The route takes six days minimum to complete, although seven days is recommended. The descent is down Mweka, on the south-east side of the mountain. Umbwe is not as scenically varied as Machame, Lemosho and Shira, because the path up and down is nearby.
The Umbwe is ideal for those who want a challenging climb, and are very confident in their ability trek ov...
Highlights
6 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Salaries for mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park
Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Moshi and Moshi to Kilimanjaro airport
Lunch
Fresh water for Drinking & Worm Water for washing up daily
Hotel the night before and the night after the climb, with dinner and breakfast included
Dinner
Breakfast
Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summit aid)
Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook
Visas, Flights, Health & Travel Insurances
Gratuities
Items of personal Nature
Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
Optional but highly recommended Portable toilet
Snacks, personal medicine and water purifying tablets
Meals & drinks not specified and snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
Umbwe Gate
At the entrance gate of Umbwe Kilimanjaro National Park, Kindly see the guide who will have your name in a paper
Return
Important Information
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Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The Umbwe Route is the least used, least crowded route on the mountain. For good reason, it is also the most difficult route on the mountain. Umbwe is a steep, constant, straight climb to the top. Umbwe is mostly avoided because the ascent profile does not give climbers much time to adjust to the altitude. The success rate is very low.
The route takes six days minimum to complete, although seven days is recommended. The descent is down Mweka, on the south-east side of the mountain. Umbwe is not as scenically varied as Machame, Lemosho and Shira, because the path up and down is nearby.
The Umbwe is ideal for those who want a challenging climb, and are very confident in their ability trek ov...
Highlights
6 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Salaries for mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park
Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Moshi and Moshi to Kilimanjaro airport
Lunch
Fresh water for Drinking & Worm Water for washing up daily
Hotel the night before and the night after the climb, with dinner and breakfast included
Dinner
Breakfast
Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summit aid)
Elevation: 1660m To 2850m | Distance: 11km/7mi | Hiking Time: 5-6 Hours
Drive from Moshi to the Umbwe Gate (about 1 hour). Commence the climb through the rain forest with packed lunch on route.
