Umbwe Route
- Duration - 6 Days
- Price Starts from 1,790 $
- Tour type - Mountain Trek
- Travellers - 2+
TOUR INTRODUCTION
6 days in climbing 2 days in hotel via Umbwe route
The Umbwe route is deserved to be considered as the most challenging route and that should be attempted by strong and real adventurer team. This is because the trail is not well opened due to low traffic. The route does not give necessary stage to acclimatization due to the fast ascent to high altitude which may lead to altitude sickness. The Umbwe route start with short drive from Moshi town to Umbwe gate where the hikes begins, later join with Machame, Lemosho and Shira route at Baranco and head to East south at Barafu camp before summit. Its first day is covered with real adventure experience on a thick, health forest and wet trail. We offer this route for private hike only and can be climbed in 6 days or one can choose 7 days for better off acclimatization day spent at Baranco Camp
Price Range
No of people | 1 | 2-4 | 5-7 | 8+ |
Price per person ( USD) | 2170 $ | 1980 $ | 1870 $ | 1790 $ |
- Arrive in Tanzania
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your arranged hotel in Moshi town. You will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day.
- Driving distance: 55 km/miles,
- Driving Time: 1hour
- Habitat: Cultivated zone
- Hotel: Bed and Breakfast
- DAY 1: Umbwe Gate – Umbwe Cave Camp
The climb starts from Umbwe Gate, where the path follows a ridge between two deep valleys up through the dense montane forest. The camp is perched between huge trees and thick undergrowth. There is no water available at this campsite, so we must carry from the gate all the water needed for drinking, food preparation and cleaning.
- Distance: 11km/7miles,
- Hiking Time: 5-7hours,
- Eleven: 5,249 ft – 9,514 ft
- Vegetation: Rain Forest
- DAY 2: Umbwe Cave Camp – Baranco Camp
The path gets steeper on this section, as you get out of the forest along the Umbwe ridge the route descends slightly to the Barranco camp situated in the valley. In this camp you will meet with other trekkers from Machame route and Lemosho route. The camp will be so busy due to the joining with other three famous route.
- Distance: 6km/4miles,
- Hiking Time: 4-5hours,
- Eleven:9,514 ft – 13,044 ft
- Vegetation: Heath
- DAY 3: Baranco Camp – Karanga Camp
Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.
- Meals plan: breakfast, cooked lunch and dinner.
- Journey time and altitudes: 4-5 hours walking 3950m at barranco camp to 4033 at karanga camp
- Walking distance: 5km/3 miles
- Accommodation: in tents at karanga camp
- Vegetation: alpine desert
- DAY 4: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp
After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4556m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.
- Meal plan: breakfast, cooked lunch and dinner
- Journey time and altitude: 4-5 hours walking from 4033m at karanga camp to 4556m at barafu camp
- Accommodation: in tents at barafu camp
- Vegetation: Alpine Desert
- DAY 5: Barafu Camp – Uhuru – Millennium Camp
You will be awoken around 11:30 with hot tea and biscuits and will then begin the steep incline up the slopes of Kibo under the cover of darkness. Your first checkpoint is Hans Meyer Cave where you will take a short break. The climb steepens as you approach Gilman’s Point (5,681 meters), which will be around 5-6 hours after departing School Hut. Take a moment to enjoy the approaching dawn and incredible view out and across to Mawenzi Peak, but remember you still have 2 hours trekking to reach Uhuru Peak so dig deep for the energy. The slope flattens as you head west around the crater rim and you should arrive at the summit at or just after sunrise. Your stay here will be brief so get as many pictures as you can of the incredible views and surrounding glaciers. You will then retrace your steps back around the crater rim to Stella Point (5,739 meters) where you will turn south and head down the heavily screed slopes of Kibo to Barafu Camp (4,680 meters). Most trekkers take a short break here before continuing down to Millennium Camp (3,950 meters) for your final night on the mountain. In total you will be trekking for 14-16 hours on day eight, so it is important to pace yourself, remain hydrated and keep your blood sugar levels up.
- Distance: 5km/3miles and 7km/4mile
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours and 2-4 hours
- Eleven: 15,331 ft to 19,341ft and 12,434 ft
- Accommodation: in tent at Millenium camp
- Vegetation: Arctic to Heath
- DAY 6: Millennium Camp – Mweka Gate- Moshi Town
A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower then celebrate with cold drinks. Overnight at your arranged Hotel
- Distance: 12km/7miles,
- Hiking Time: 5-7 hours,
- Eleven:12,434 ft – 5,380 ft
- Meal Plan: Brunch and Dinner
- Vegetation: Rain forest
- Meal Plan: Brunch and Dinner
- Depart Tanzania
This day left for your next destination. If you have safari, then might be used to beginning your safari or fly to Zanzibar or fly back home. Our vehicle will be ready to take you to the airport at your time.