Umbwe Route This is the steepest route up or
down Kilimanjaro, thus those few people who use this route do use this route
to descend rather than ascending. The route also offers scenery. Umbwe route
is usually recommended for descent only. Hardly anyone climbs it. It is
extremely steep and offers incredible views of Kibo, the Great Western
Breach (a huge stone mass protruding from Kibo) and the Barranco.
Umbwe route is the hardest but most magnificent and shortest way to reach
Uhuru Peak. A Less-frequented route, which is very steep and suitable only
for experienced trekkers. Additional days can be added to our programme to
discover or lighten up along the route or camp in the Karanga valley. 7 Days
6 NightsDAY 1: Moshi -
Arrive Keys Annex Hotel or Similar (BB)Day 2:
After breakfast drive to Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Umbwe for
starting the climb. From here hike within the forest through a narrow ridge
between Umbwe and Lonzo rivers reaching Bivouac No. 1 (known as Forest Caves
at 2850m - Camp and overnight). Day 3:
The Path continues following the ridge, then leaving the forest through open
moorlands to reach Barranco Hut at 395m. Camp and overnight. Day 4:
This day stars off with a steep climb out of Barranco valley crossing
Karanga Valley and finally reaching Barafu Hut at 4600m. Camp overnight.
Day 5:
Early morning start to reach the crater rim at Stella point, continuing to
Uhuru Peak at 589m. Descend to Mweka Camp. Day 6:
The day is spent in descending down to the park Gates - Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Depart after breakfast
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