6 Day Marangu Route
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6 Days Umbwe Route Kilimanjaro Climb
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6 Days Umbwe Route Kilimanjaro Climb
6 Days Umbwe Route Kilimanjaro Climb
Begin your 6-day Kilimanjaro trek via the challenging Umbwe Route, known for its steep ascent and scenic beauty. The Umbwe Route is the shortest and steepest route to the summit, making it ideal for experienced climbers seeking a rewarding, direct path to the top. This route takes you through dense rainforests and into a dramatic, isolated alpine wilderness. With breathtaking views and fewer crowds, the Umbwe Route offers a true adventure to the summit of Kilimanjaro.
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Ascend Kilimanjaro via the dramatic and steep Umbwe Route, known for its challenging climb and direct approach
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Experience Kilimanjaro’s rich diversity, from rainforests to arid alpine zones
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Ideal for climbers with trekking experience seeking a direct and scenic route
Itinerary Highlights
The 6-day Umbwe Route is an exciting and demanding way to reach the top of Kilimanjaro. Here’s what you can expect:
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Day 0: Arrival in Moshi
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi. Meet your guide for a briefing and gear check.
Elevation: 915m/3000ft
Meals: Dinner
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Day 1: Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp
Start at Umbwe Gate with a steep trek through the rainforest to Umbwe Camp, where the trail narrows and climbs rapidly.
Elevation: 1600m/5249ft to 2850m/9350ft
Distance: 11km/7mi
Walking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
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Day 2: Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp
Climb through dense forest into open moorland, reaching Barranco Camp with sweeping views of the Western Breach and Kibo Peak.
Elevation: 2850m/9350ft to 3950m/12,960ft
Distance: 6km/3.7mi
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
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Day 3: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Traverse the Great Barranco Wall and follow the ridges to Karanga Camp with dramatic landscapes and high-altitude flora.
Elevation: 3950m/12,960ft to 3995m/13,106ft
Distance: 5km/3.1mi
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
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Day 4: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Ascend to Barafu Camp, where you’ll rest before the final summit push. Enjoy breathtaking views of Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks.
Elevation: 3995m/13,106ft to 4673m/15,331ft
Distance: 4km/2.5mi
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
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Day 5: Summit Attempt to Uhuru Peak, then descent to Mweka Camp
Begin the summit attempt early, reaching Uhuru Peak at sunrise. Afterward, descend back through Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp.
Elevation: 4673m/15,331ft to 5895m/19,341ft (Uhuru Peak), then descend to 3100m/10,170ft
Distance: 17km/10.5mi
Walking Time: 10-12 hours
Habitat: Arctic and Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
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Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, then transfer back to Moshi
Descend through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive a summit certificate and transfer back to Moshi for a well-deserved rest.
Elevation: 3100m/10,170ft to 1640m/5381ft
Distance: 10km/6.2mi
Walking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
Meals: Breakfast
Pricing
| Category | Per Person Price (USD) |
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| 1 Person (Solo) | $1850 |
| 2-4 People | $1790 |
| 5+ People | $1700 |
* Prices include transportation, entry fees, meals, and drinking water. Contact us for further information.
Included / Excluded
Included
- Professional guide certified in wilderness first aid and CPR.
- Accommodations for 2 nights before and after the trek (Bed and Breakfast).
- Airport transfers.
- All meals during the trek.
- Drinking water and full board meals.
- All National Park and hut fees, crew permits, and VAT.
- Fair and sustainable wages for mountain crew.
- Complimentary oxygen cylinder.
- Portable private toilet and porter.
- Quality imported equipment.
Excluded
- Flights to and from the trek starting point.
- Visa fees.
- Travel or Medical Insurance is mandatory and recommended; please seek recommendations.
- Medications.
- Tips and gratuities for the porters and mountain crew (20% industry standard recommended).
- Personal expenses for souvenirs or other purchases.
- Energy food and beverages, including alcoholic and soft drinks.
- Personal gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
- Any extra lodge nights required due to early descent from the mountain (additional charges apply).
