Umbwe Ascent: 6-Day Kilimanjaro Challenge

8 days 7 nights
Tanzania
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Difficulty
Challenging
Comfort
Basic
Group size
2-15 tourists,
over 10 y.o.

The Umbwe Route is known as Kilimanjaro’s most challenging and scenic path, ideal for experienced trekkers seeking a true adventure. Over 6 unforgettable days, you'll ascend rapidly through lush montane rainforests, cross stark alpine deserts, and rise to the majestic Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point. This steep and direct trail offers breathtaking panoramic views and a rare sense of solitude, as it’s one of the least crowded routes on the mountain. For those craving a raw, rewarding, and immersive climb, Umbwe delivers an experience like no other.

 

The cost of the tour depends on the number of people in the group. Please check the current rates for your chosen dates at the time of booking.

from
$1,900
per tourist for 8 days
Departing from
Kilimanjaro Region, Kilimanjaro International Airport
Available dates
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Daniel M. is the provider of this trip
The provider speaks: English
Daniel (Managing Director) worked as a tour guide and founded the company in 2016. We are locally owned and based in Tanzania, Kenya, and Rwanda. We also operate our own fleet of vehicles and employ our own drivers and guides.

Tour highlights

Challenging Summit Route
Conquer Kilimanjaro via the steep and scenic Umbwe Route – ideal for experienced trekkers.
Diverse Mountain Landscapes
Hike through rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and glacier zones in just 6 days.
Expert-Led, Crowd-Free Trek
Enjoy small groups, professional guides, and a more personal mountain experience.

Route details

Day 1
Arrival in Moshi

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your guide, and transfer to your hotel in Moshi. Enjoy a relaxing evening with a pre-climb briefing and gear check.
Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi
Meals: Dinner

Day 2
Umbwe Gate (1,600m) → Umbwe Cave Camp (2,900m)
Day 3
Umbwe Cave Camp → Barranco Camp (3,950m)
Day 4
Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp (4,050m)
Day 5
Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp (4,640m)
Day 6
Summit Day – Barafu → Uhuru Peak (5,895m) → Mweka Camp (3,100m)
Day 7
Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate (1,640m) → Moshi
Day 8
Departure
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape
Tour provider's comments

Tackle one of Kilimanjaro's most demanding routes, ideal for experienced hikers seeking a rigorous climb.

Previous hiking or climbing experience will help. You need to be fit and healthy and have a good pair of worn-in hiking boots. The fitter you are the more you are likely to enjoy it.

 

Accommodation

Comfort
Basic
Tent
5 nights
Hotel
2 nights
5 nights
Tent
2 nights
Hotel in Moshi

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place
Kilimanjaro Region, Kilimanjaro International Airport
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You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on
  • the forecasts for this season
  • the statistics from previous years’ trips

Tour conditions

Included
  • Two nights' accommodation in Moshi (before and after the trek);
  • Private transport to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport;
  • All park fees, camping fees, and rescue fees;
  • Professional, experienced mountain guides and porters;
  • All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch, and dinner);
  • Quality camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats);
  • Emergency oxygen and first aid kit;
  • Pulse oximeter for daily health monitoring;
  • Fair and ethical treatment of porters;
  • Filtered drinking water throughout the trek.
Extras
  • International flights to and from Tanzania;
  • Tanzania visa fees;
  • Travel and medical insurance;
  • Tips for guides, porters, and cook;
  • Personal trekking gear (available for rent);
  • Optional activities and excursions;
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary.
Group size
2-15 tourists, over 10 y.o.
Duration
8 days
7 nights

It's important to know

Do You Offer Private and Fully Customizable Climbs For Kilimanjaro?
Your Kilimanjaro dream climb is entirely your own to design. We will work with you to customize exactly the triumphant Tanzanian mountainous quest experience you want. You go with the people you choose. You leave on whatever day you wish. You decide on your preferred route option, pace, and the number of days you will take.
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Dates and Prices

  • Any dates on request during the season
    1 Jan – 31 Dec
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