Umbwe route| 7 days Kilimanjaro Climbing operators 2022-2023

Moshi, Tanzania

Duration: 7 days
Group size: 10 - 100
Umbwe route| 7 days Kilimanjaro Climbing operators 2022-2023
Moshi, Tanzania


Duration: 7 days
Group size: 10 - 100

About this trip

 Explore Kilimanjaro Trek 2022-2023 via Umbwe route for 7 days itinerary with Nike Tours, umbwe hiking route has a well-deserved reputation of being the most challenging route on Mount Kilimanjaro. Due to the fast gain in elevation to high altitude, this route does not provide the necessary stages for acclimatization. Although the number of people on this trail is very low, the chances of success are also low. Umbwe is considered to be very difficult, taxing route - one that should only be attempted by strong and experienced hikers who are confident in their ability to acclimatize quickly to altitude. On this route, approaching from the South direction, the Umbwe route is a short, steep and direct climb. After reaching Barranco campsite, the trail turns East and traverses underneath Kilimanjaro's Southern Ice Field on a path known as the Southern Circuit before summiting from Barafu. Descent from summit is made via the Mweka route. 

What’s included

  • Guide
  • Park Fees
  • Tax
  • Gate transfer
  • Crew wages
  • Environment fees
  • 6 Breakfasts
  • 7 Lunches
  • 6 Dinners
  • Drinking water
  • Guide
  • Cook
  • Porters

What’s not included

  • Flights
  • Tipping the crew
  • Visas

Available Packages

Trip Price
$1,700
Deposit: $170

Itinerary

Day 1
Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp

  Rising (ft): 5,905ft /1,800m to 9,190ft /2,800m

 • Stretch: 8 km

 • Hiking time: 5-7 hours

 • Climatic habitat: Rain Forest

After an early breakfast, you will have a briefing from your guide at 9:00 am. Our staff will take you on the hour-long drive from your hotel in Moshi to the Umbwe village, where your guides and porters will prepare your equipment and supplies. Kilimanjaro Park registration will be completed here and you will also receive your lunch pack. After registration, you will begin your ascent from the Umbwe gate and continue on a small vehicle path until you reach the signage notifying you have reached the Umbwe Trail. You will then climb for 5-6 hours through dense rain forest. It is impossible to miss the giant fig trees and rubber trees as in some places, their roots have overtaken the path. Although, sometimes slippery themselves they can make for good footholds when the path becomes sloppy with mud after a rain. Umbwe Camp is inside the forest and will your first stop. When you arrive, you will find your camp and tent is already set up by the porters who ran ahead. They will bring you boiled drinking water and washing water in preparation for dinner. 

Your Organizer


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NIKE TOURS CO LTD
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