Tanzania
7 Days Umbwe Route
Steeper and more direct, for experienced trekkers.
What to expect
Umbwe is one of the steeper and shorter routes than the Machame route. It is mainly for those with hiking experience, though anyone who is fit can attempt it.
Route highlights
From, per person
$1,661
Indicative price, request a tailored quote
Where you'll climb
A live map of the mountain, plus real driving directions from Arusha to the trailhead.
Your climb itinerary
A detailed look at how this route unfolds, camp by camp, with meals and stay type for every day.
Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Cave Camp
A steep, direct climb through dense rainforest on Kilimanjaro's least-used trail, camping at Umbwe Cave.
Umbwe Cave to Barranco Camp
Continue climbing along a forested ridge, emerging onto moorland at Barranco Camp beneath the towering Barranco Wall.
Barranco Camp Acclimatization Day
A short acclimatization walk toward the Lava Tower and back, helping your body adjust before continuing higher.
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Scramble up the Barranco Wall in the morning, then cross rolling terrain to Karanga Camp, your last water point before summit night.
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
A shorter day to Barafu ("Base") Camp, resting and preparing your gear for the summit attempt ahead.
Barafu to Summit & Descent to Mweka Camp
Set off just after midnight for the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, watching sunrise from the roof of Africa before descending to Mweka Camp.
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
A final morning descending through rainforest to Mweka Gate, collecting your summit certificate on arrival.
What's included
Included
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
- Airport pick up and drop off
- 2 nights accommodation before and after the trek
- Professional, experienced mountain guides
- All park fees and rescue fees
- All meals while on the mountain
- Guides, porters and cook salaries
- Quality mess tents with tables and chairs
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- Clean, purified drinking water
Not included
- Tanzania visa cost (USD 50 for most nationalities, USD 100 for U.S. citizens)
- Personal expenses
- Meals not listed above
- Optional tours
- Tips for the mountain crew
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Let's plan your climb
Every trek can be adjusted, dates, group size, and add-on days for acclimatization.