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Mount Kilimanjaro 6 Days Umbwe Route

Kilimanjaro 6-Days Umbwe Route $1,700 /

per person
  • Duration: 6 Days
  • Tour Type: Hiking
  • Group Size:No size Limit
Mount Kilimanjaro Climb 6 Days Umbwe Route This is probably the hardest route up Kilimanjaro

Greatest Mount Kilimanjaro Climb 6 Days Umbwe Route

This is probably the hardest route up Kilimanjaro. A thoroughly tough uphill struggle liked by most mountaineers. As a reward for your Endeavour's, however a clear day will provide you with views that many guides and porters insists are the best there are at Kilimanjaro. visit here for Greatest Mount Kilimanjaro Climb 6 Days Rongai Route

  • Mountain Gear Check-List
    • A Racksack For Your Equipments – To Be Carried By Porters
    • Sleeping Bag [Mountain Type], Day Pack – For Your Personal Items
    • Hiking, Climbing Boots ,Camp Shoes, Trainers Not Sandals
    • 2 Thin Polypro Type For Quick Drying, 4 Thick Wind Pants, Wind shirts
    • High Gaiters, Warm Pants [Fleece], Jacket Or Pullover, 1 Rain Parka
    • 2 Underwears,1 Hiking Shirt, Long Sleeve, 1 Bandanna
    • 1 Warm Hat, 1 Hiking Shorts, Pants ,Balaclava, Fleece Neck Warmer
    • Headlamp, Bulb, Batteries, First Aid Kit, Pocketknife ,Sunglasses, Snow
    • Goggles ,Water Purification Tablets
    • Toiletry Item, Plus Sunblock, Lipsalve And Moisturizer
    • Walking Stick

Tour Itinerary

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Day 0: Arrive in Tanzania

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Arusha 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 for Mount Kilimanjaro Climb 6 Days Umbwe Route. The missing gear can be rented on this day.

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Day 1: Umbwe Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) to Cave Bivouac Camp (2,850m/9,350ft)

At 8am leave Arusha for Mount Kilimanjaro Climb 6 Days Umbwe Route via Umbwe Gate where you will meet our porters, guides, and cooks who will spend the next six days trekking with you to Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa. After arriving, wait at the gate while we register your climb and the porters and guides make final preparations. Your first day’s destination is Cave Bivouac Camp, approximately 6 hours from the gate. The trail is steep and can be slippery in some places. Hike through the moss-covered trees of Kilimanjaro’s cloud forest. The forest will thin later in the hike and heathers, tall grasses and wildflowers will come into view. Porters and cooks will walk ahead to set up the camp in time for your arrival.

  • Elevation Gain:1,050 meters, 3,445 feet
  • Hiking time: 4 to 6 hours
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

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Day 2: Cave Bivouac (2,850m/9,350ft) to Barranco Camp (3,950m/12,960ft)

The first section of the trail continues following the ridge, After leaving the forest, continue through open moorlands until reaching Barranco Camp. Barranco is generally regarded as the most scenic campsite on the Umbwe Trail as it’s surrounded by giant senecios and lobelias. As Barranco is in a valley, the sun rises later than at the other camps.

  • Total Elevation Gain: 1,100 meters, 3,610 feet
  • Hiking time: 5 to 7 hours
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

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Day 3: Barranco Camp (3,950m/12,960ft) to Karanga Valley (4,200m/13,780ft)

Leave Barranco Camp after breakfast for Karanga Valley. The day begins with a 1.5 hour scramble up the Barranco Wall. This is the hardest part of the day and in some places you may have to use your hands to aid your climb. After reaching the top, hike through fairly level terrain before making a short but steep descent into the green Karanga River Valley.

  • Elevation Gain: 250 meters, 820 feet
  • Distance: 7 Kilometers
  • Hiking time: 3 to 5 hours
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

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Day 4: Karanga Valley (4,200m/13,780ft) to Barafu Camp (4,600m/15,100ft)

After breakfast, begin the hike to Barafu Camp. On the way to Barafu, view several of Kibo’s glaciers as well as the junction that connects the descent route, Mweka, with the Machame trail. During day four, hike by the Heim, Kersten and Decken Glaciers. Although the trail to Barafu passes through alpine desert with little vegetation, Barafu Camp offers stunning views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Try to sleep after finishing dinner as you will wake before midnight for your summit hike.

  • Elevation Gain: 400 meters, 1,320 feet
  • Distance: 6 Kilometers
  • Hiking time: 3 to 5 hours
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

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Day 5: Barafu Camp (4,600m/15,100ft) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19,340ft) to Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,170ft)

Around midnight, begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak. Hike by the light of your headlamp for the next six hours. The ascent to the crater rim is the most challenging part of the entire trek. The trail is very steep until you reach the crater rim at Stella Point. The hike from Stella Point to Uhuru Peak is a gradual climb and, as far as hikes go, not very difficult. The altitude, however, makes the hike long and tiring. The crater rim hike takes approximately one hour. Upon reaching Uhuru, take photos of your guide and group at the peak before beginning the descent to Mweka Camp. On the way down from Uhuru, enjoy views of the mountain, crater, clouds and glaciers. At Barafu Camp, eat breakfast and take a short break. You still have another three to five hours to go before reaching Mweka Camp.

  • Elevation Gain: 1,295 meters, 4,240 feet
  • Elevation Loss: 2,795 meters, 9,170 feet
  • Hiking time: 6 hours to the rim, 1 hour to Uhuru, 3 to 4 hours back to Barafu, 4 hours to Mweka
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

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Day 6: Mweka Camp (3,100m/10,170ft) to Mweka Gate (1,500m/4,920ft)

After breakfast, finish the trek with a hike through the forest to Mweka Gate. The trail may be slippery following rain. Our vehicles will meet you at the lower station of Mweka Gate to take you back to Arusha.

  • Elevation Loss: 1,600 meters, 5,250 feet
  • Hiking time: 4 hours
  • Meals: Breakfast Included

Kilimanjaro Is Climbable All Year Round. The Best Months To Climb Are December-March, And September-October, Which Are The Warmest And Driest Months. The Next Best Are June To August, But They Are Colder. July, August, And September Are The Busiest Months. Summiting On Or Soon After A Full Moon Is Very Beautiful And Helps Illuminate The Landscape Without Using Headlamps. However, It Is Also Very Bright For Sleeping And Stars Are Not As Visible.

Malaria Is A Serious Problem In East Africa So You Must Consult Your Doctor About Getting Effective Malaria Prophylaxis For Your Visit. Many People Are Avoiding Lariam Nowadays And Using Malarone. You Cannot Catch Malaria Above 3000 Metres On Kilimanjaro, But You Must Be Careful Below That Altitude, Particularly If You Visit The Coast Where The Strains Of Malaria Tend To Be Especially Virulent.

Temperatures Range From 25 To 30 Degrees Celsius At The Foot Of The Mountain And -15 To -20 Degrees Celsius On Top Plus Wind Chill. Lower Down, It Can Be Wet And Humid, But Higher Up, There Can Be Snow. Rain And Snow May Be Encountered Any Time Of The Year!

It Requires No Technical Climbing Experience, And Any Moderately Fit Person Can Summit The Mountain.

Your Decision Will Depend On Where You Want To Sleep And The Hiking Distance Each Day And Number Of Days Of Each Route. On The Marangu Route, You Sleep In Huts With Simple Beds, While On All The Other Routes, You Sleep In Tents. There Are Two Main Routes On The Mountain: The Marangu And Machame. You May Also Want To Consider The Rongai Route As It Is Far Less Traveled. The Lemosho Route Is A Good Choice If You Want A Longer Route (8+ Days). Kindly Visit Our Kili Routes Page.

There Has Been A Lot Of Negative Press About Marangu. In Our View, And We Arrange Treks On All The Routes, It Is Very Unfair. This Is The Only Route That Uses Huts Rather Than Tents And Some Years Ago There Was A Serious Problem With Overcrowding In The Huts. In Those Years The Machame Route Was Much Less Frequented. But We Think The Main Reason That Some Operators Speak Against The Marangu And Boost The Machame Is That The Booking System For Marangu Is Demanding Of Operators' Time. There Is No Booking System For Machame (Nor The Other Camping Routes). You Just Show Up At The Machame Gate The First Morning Of The Trek. No One Ever Knows How Many People Will Be On The Trail Until The Gate Closes For That Day. There Is A Daily Quota Of Only About 70 Climbers Allowed To Start On The Marangu Route On Any Day (This Is Why Booking Is Not Always Easy).
There Are Many Days In The Season When There Are Many More Climbers On The Machame Route Than On The Marangu. This Is Not In Any Way To Denigrate The Very Beautiful Machame Route.
But These Are Things To Bear In Mind When Hearing The Marangu Route Described As The Tourist, Easy Or Coca Cola Route And The Machame As The Scenic Or The Whisky Route! It Is True That You Will Hear Many People Who Have Climbed Machame Say That It Is Better Than Marangu, And This Is Conveyed To Many Of The Guide Book Writers. But Remember That The Overwhelming Majority Of Climbers Only Ever Climb One Route. The Chances Are That The Climbers Who Say This Have Never Been On The Marangu Route And Are Simply Repeating What They Have Been Told Or Have Read.

Physically, The Marangu And Machame Routes Are Rather Different. The Main Force Of Kibo's Volcanic Activity Occurred Out Towards The West (The Machame Side) And So Machame Is Steeper - Especially In The First Day And A Half - And More Rugged Than Marangu. It Is Often Considered More Scenic Because The Views Of Kibo Are More Impressive Than From The South-East (The Marangu Approach), But Many Consider The Vegetation On Day 2 Of The Marangu Route To Be More Attractive Than Anything Seen On The Western Side. As Always With Mountains, Every Route Has Its Advantages And Drawbacks. The Difficulty Grading Has Marangu As A 1, And Machame A 1+, So There's Not A Great Deal In It.

Always Remember To Maintain A Slow, Steady Pace From Beginning To End. Going Slowly Allows The Body To Acclimatize While Hiking. Those Who Start Out Too Quickly Will Have Troubles Higher Up The Mountain As The Body Will Be Overexerted. This Still Holds True If You Are Spending An Extra Day On The Mountain.

It Will Depend On The Route You Pick And Your Pace. It Can Take From 4-8 Hours To Reach The Summit From The High Camp.

A Weatherproof Jacket, Such As Gore-Tex.

A Woollen Sock That Fits Over The Head With Slits For Only The Eyes And Mouth.

Most Groups Will Start For The Summit On Ascent Day At 11 PM To 12:30AM, Depending On The Perceived Fitness Of The Group, The Weather And The Route. The Pre-Dawn Hours, While Cold, Are Also The Calmest And Clearest. The Best Views From The Summit Are At Dawn. Often Clouds And High Winds Develop Not Long After Sunrise Making The Summit Much Less Attractive And The Descent More Difficult. Guides Who Have Been To The Summit Scores Of Times Report That It Is Very Rare To Find It Cloudy At The Summit At Dawn In Any Season. The Ascent Day Is A Very Long Day Of Hiking. Some People May Require 15 Hours To Reach The Summit And Descend To The Campsite For That Day.

No, But We Can Schedule Transfer From Nairobi By Riverside Shuttles For An Additional Charge.

If A Client Cannot Walk Because They Are Injured Or Sick, At Least Two Support Staff Will Assist This Climber Down. There Is No Extra Charge For Coming Down And Taken Back To The Hotel, But You Will Get No Money Back For That Mountain Days You Missed, And You Will Be Responsible For Medical Assistance And Extra Hotel Nights. We Highly Recommend Travel Insurance To Cover Any Medical Expenses And Further Evacuation

The Typical Tip Is: Porters $10 Per Day Per Porter Cooks $12 To $15 Per Cook Assistant Guides $15 To $20 Per Guide Kilimanjaro Guides $20 Per Day And Up Per Guide *Tip Amounts Listed For Kilimanjaro Are Per Group, Not Per Individual Traveler. For Instance, If Four People Are On Kili, They Should Each Contribute $5/Day If They Want To Tip The Lead Guide $20.

A 30% Deposit Is Required At Time Of Booking To Hold Your Climb/Safari.

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