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6 Days Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route
Mountain Climbing

6 Days Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route

Steep, direct challenge for experts.

Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Difficulty
Difficult
Group Size
1-12 People

Tour Overview

The steepest and most direct route, Umbwe is for experienced climbers. Rapid ascent through rainforest, high challenge, merges with Machame. Success ~70%, not for beginners.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Cave Camp

Gate (1,640m) steep rainforest to Umbwe Cave (2,930m). Distance: 11km, Time: 5-7 hours, Gain: 1,290m.

Accommodation
Umbwe Cave Camp
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Steep forest climb

Day 2: Umbwe Cave to Barranco Camp

Steep to Barranco (3,950m). Distance: 6km, Time: 4-6 hours, Gain: 1,020m.

Accommodation
Barranco Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Ridge views

Day 3: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Wall to Karanga (3,995m). Distance: 5km, Time: 4-5 hours, Gain: 45m.

Accommodation
Karanga Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Barranco Wall

Day 4: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

To Barafu (4,600m). Distance: 4km, Time: 3-4 hours, Gain: 605m.

Accommodation
Barafu Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

High camp

Day 5: Summit Day: Barafu to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

To Uhuru (5,895m), to Mweka (3,100m). Distance: 17km, Time: 11-15 hours.

Accommodation
Mweka Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Summit

Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

To gate. Transfer. Distance: 10km, Time: 3-4 hours.

Accommodation
None
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Highlights

End

What's Included

Park fees, Camping, Guide, Porters, Meals, Transfers

What's Excluded

Flights, Tips, Gear, Insurance

Requirements

Expert fitness, Prior high-altitude experience

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