6 Days Umbwe Route
Quick Highlights
- Overview
The trek begins at the Umbwe Gate, where you will traverse through dense forests and ascend through rugged terrain, eventually reaching the high-altitude zones. You will acclimate at various camps, ensuring a safe and steady ascent. After reaching Uhuru Peak, you’ll descend through lush rainforests to the Mweka Gate. Completing the trek, you will return to Panama Hotel for rest and reflection. For those looking to extend their adventure, options for a safari or a beach vacation in Zanzibar are available.
- Price per person
Umbwe Route Trekking
1 Person
Price From
$ 1,700
Per Person
2-5 Person
Price From
$ 1,660
Per Person
6-10 Person
Price From
$ 1,650
Per Person
11+ Person
Price From
$ 1,600
Per Person
- Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1
- Arrival
Upon arrival at the hotel, you will be served a delicious meal. Later on, our experienced mountain coordinators and your Guide will give you a pre-trekking briefing, an exciting opportunity to learn about the wonders that await you in your upcoming expedition.
Enjoy the relaxing environment of Hotel with a swimming pool, a beautiful garden with a bar and a restaurant.
Overnight:
Panama Hotel (with lunch, dinner & breakfast) or similer
- Day 2
- Moshi to Umbwe Gate | Umbwe Camp
Altitude:
2,200 m – 2,780 m
Hiking distance:
7 km
Hiking time:
5 hours time
- Day 3
- Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp
Altitude:
2,780 m – 3,500 m
Hiking distance:
8 km
Hiking time:
4–5 hours
- Day 4
- Barranco Camp | Karanga Camp
Altitude:
3,500m – 3,840 m
Hiking distance:
5 km
Hiking time:
3-4 hours
- Day 5
- Karanga Camp | Barafu Camp
Altitude:
3,840 m – 3,960 m
Hiking distance:
11 km
Hiking time:
7-8 hours
- Day 6
- Barafu Camp | Summit | Mweka Camp
Altitude:
2,200 m – 2,780 m
Hiking distance:
7 km
Hiking time:
5 hours time
- Travel Information
Pickup Locations
The following locations are available:
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Nairobi Airport Jomo Kenyatta International
Recommended Gear List
- The pack that the porters carry is limited to 15 kg (35 pounds)
- Overweight or extra luggage will require an extra porter at $5/day
- Store electronics in sealed water-proof bags (double sealed if possible)
- Store electronics in sealed water-proof bags (double sealed if possible)
- Wrap clothing in plastic bags
- In the day pack, take along water, sunglasses, camera, binoculars, rain pants, and jacket at a minimum.
- Add any other items you might need during the day, since you may not see your porters until the end of the day.
- You may want to bring some older items of warm clothing as gifts for your guides and porters or donations to the Mount Kilimanjaro Porters Society.
- You can leave extra luggage in a locked storage room at the Panama Hotel for no charge.
- You can leave valuables in a safe deposit box at the Panama Hotel for $1/day.
- Day pack, for you to carry
Cancellation Information
Cancellation of a booking or failure to join a tour will result in a retention of funds by Kilibarranco tour. as follows: Upon receipt of written cancellation by any member of the tour indicated on this reservation 30 days or longer prior to departure, 20% of the reservation of the canceling party will be retained by Kilibarranco tour and the balance of the package price refunded. If a cancellation is received at least 14 days and up to 29 days prior to departure, 50% of the package price will be retained by Kilibarranco tour.
If a cancellation is received less than 14 days prior to departure, 100% of the total package price will be retained by Kilibarranco. and all outstanding payment will become payable immediately. Should the canceling party be able to find a replacement for themselves no less than 14 days prior to departure and the replacement completes this booking form individually, no retention of funds will take place.
However, should no replacement be found by 14 days prior to departure, a 100% cancellation penalty will apply to the canceling party Kilibarranco tour. and its agents reserve the right to terminate, at their discretion and with immediate effect, the participation of any person on the tour.
Important Travel Information
Destination Location
Mount Kilimanjaro is located three degrees south of the equator in Northeastern Tanzania. It is the tallest mountain in Africa and is the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Of the famous highest seven peaks in the world, this is the easiest to get to and the easiest to climb. It requires no technical climbing experience, and any moderately fit person can summit the mountain.
Is This Trip For You?
If you arrive at the Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. We recommend at least one rest day before starting your trek. If you are transferring from Nairobi, this can act as your rest day. If you have time, enjoy a guided walk through the local rice fields and rainforest, do a little shopping in the town of Moshi, relax at the swimming pool, or get a massage.
Your guide will provide a briefing the evening before your trek, and you must separate one bag for the trek from your other luggage. Rental equipment is available. Extra luggage can be stored in a locked storage room at your Moshi hotel at no charge.
The next morning, enjoy a hearty breakfast before last-minute trip preparations at the trekking office. Depending on the route you take, the drive to the trailhead can take up to one hour and can be very bumpy.
Once you reach the park gate, climbers are requested to make their final preparations for the climb and sign the national park registration book. Porters will be seen arranging their packs containing the food, water, and other equipment. Make sure that you have all your day pack items with you as the porters travel very quickly. Your guide will be pleased to assist with any additional information.
The average hiking day begins between 8-9am and is about 5 to 6 hours, walking very, very slowly. The distances you will hike each day are very moderate so as to acclimate a little at a time. Your guides will repeat over and over, "pole pole" (po-ly, po-ly), which means "go slowly" in Swahili.
The terrain lower down is absolutely gorgeous and fascinating. Higher up, the views are vast. There is little to do at the camps themselves, so take advantage of the slow pace to absorb the scenery and take every photo opportunity.
The hike to the summit starts around midnight depending on your route and speed of your group. You will go as high as you feel fit. Some people stop at the crater rim, and others continue to the very highest point on the mountain. Your guides will then take you down as quickly as possible to minimize any altitude problems. You will continue past your last campsite to the next one for overnight.
You can add an extra day at the Horombo Huts (3,690 m/12,100 ft). You can spend a full day and a second night at Horombo. On this day, you can either rest at the huts or take a stroll up to the Mawenzi basecamp then return to the Horombo Huts. This extra day will help your acclimatization, and further your understanding of the mountain’s weather and altitude. After your pause, you will continue up to the Kibo Huts on your fourth day for your midnight start to the summit.
Additional Important Information
- A 20% deposit is due at time of reservation.
- Final payment is due 60 days prior to arrival.
- We accept Visa, AMEX, and Mastercard.
- Includes & Excludes
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- Two nights accommodation at the Hotel in Moshi double or triple occupancy (before and after the climb)
- First night includes breakfast
- Last night includes dinner & breakfast
- Qualified guides with mountain crew
- National park fees
- Guides, porters, cook, waiter salaries
- Boiled water on the mountain
- Airport transfers (JRO – Kilimanjaro International Airports)
- All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain
- Two nights accommodation at the Hotel in Moshi double or triple occupancy (before and after the climb)
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- Single rooms supplement at Panama Hotel.
- Guides, Porters, Cook & Waiters tips
- Meals and drinks not specified
- Mountain equipment (eg sleeping bags)
- Gear for your climb, Some equipment is available forental.
- Visa fees & travel insurance.
- Flight tickets.
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