Umbwe Route has the infamous notoriety of being the most testing route on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is viewed as the shortest, steepest and most direct way to deal with Uhuru Peak.
The following are a few facts about Umbwe route:
- Duration: The Umbwe route should be possible in 5 days, however, this isn’t suggested as it has no acclimatization days and has a nearly low achievement rate. Most agendas will go for 6 or 7 days which offer additional time for acclimatization.
- Area: The Umbwe route starts on the southern side of Mount Kilimanjaro, the route is effectively available.
- Stature: The route arrives at the summit of Kilimanjaro at the Uhuru pinnacle arriving at a tallness of 5,895 meters (19,341 feet).
- Trail conditions: The trail itself is steep, and you will end up trekking through unpleasant outcrops, and in spots, you’ll be gripping tree courses as you destroy yourself up to the inclination. As you travel to the high snow-topped zone you will encounter strong breezes and will be introduced presented to the brutal weather of Kilimanjaro.
9 Days Umbwe Route Itinerary
Overnight at AMEG LODGE (Bed & breakfast)
Transfer from hotel to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Umbwe. From here you trek a narrow ridge between Lonzo and Umbwe rivers to reach Bivouac No. 1 (also called Forest Camp). Stay overnight at BIVOUAC No. 1 CAMP
Leaving the forest, the path continues to follow the ridge, passing through heather and open moorlands to reach Barranco Camp. Overnight stay at BARRANCO CAMP
Instead of traveling direct to Barafu, you split the climb to overnight at the Karanga Valley. The Karanga Valley is a little deeper than those you have crossed during today’s climb but smaller than the Barranco valley. Stay overnight at KARANGA CAMP
Extra day for acclimatization. The day spent at Karanga Valley. Overnight camp KARANGA VALLEY – (OPTIONAL- Extra Charge applicable)
From here the path turns north to reach Barafu Camp. Overnight stay is at BARAFU CAMP.
A long day and an early start to reach the crater rim at Stella Point in time for sunrise. Then continue on to Uhuru Peak (19,341ft./5,895m), the highest point in Africa. After a short exciting moment, you will descend to Barranco and down on to Mweka. Overnight stay at MWEKA CAMP
Descend to Mweka Park Gate. You are then transferred back to/for an overnight stay at AMEG LODGE (Bed & breakfast)
Breakfast, transfer to the airport, end of your tour.
