6 Day Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Umbwe Route

6 Days Umbwe Route offers 5 nights 6 days mount Kilimanjaro climbing through Umbwe’s shortest but steepest and most direct route to the Southern Glaciers, Western Breach and Uhuru Peak. Umbwe route is most likely the most spectacular, non-technical route in Kilimanjaro National Park.

Nonetheless, Umbwe route is a little difficult, due to the relatively fast ascent to higher altitude, but the rewards are worth the climb . Umbwe route is very steep, which is the best choice for experienced & extensive mountain trekkers.

Duration: 6 days
Difficulty: Very Challenging
Scenery: Breathtaking views
Traffic: Very low

The day before the actual date of the 6 days umbwe route trek, you will be met by  a representative from Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, at either your hotel or airport. He will brief you about your 5 nights of mount Kilimanjaro climbing, as well as check & arrange your hiking gear.

Day By Day Mount Kilimanjaro climbing For 6 Days Via Umbwe Route

DAY 1:Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Cave of the 6 days Umbwe Route

Distance : 9.6km/6mi

Duration:6-8hrs

Vegetation: Moorland

Elevation: 1651m/5417ft to 2944m/9659ft

Altitude gained: 1293m

From your Hotel, your driver guide will transfer you  to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate where you will make your registration procedures, plus the issuance of the climbing permit. Thereafter, You will trek through a small winding path leading through rain forest and along the Umbwe river, and arrive at Umbwe Forest camp, between huge trees and thick undergrowth.. The lower elevations is  are often muddy and sometimes slippery, which requires the use of gaites

Day 2: Umwe Cave to Baranco Camp of 6 Days Umbwe Route

Elevation: 2944m/9659ft to 3986m/13,077ft
Altitude gained: 1042m

Wake up to a hearty breakfast, then exit the rain forest and proceed on a steep path ascending upwards, along the Umbwe ridge , and descend slightly to Barranco camp located in the valley, where temperatures begin to drop.

DAY 3: Baranco camp – Karanga Camp

5.2km/3mi | 3-4hrs | Alpine Desert

Elevation: 3986m/13,077ft to 4034m/13,235ft
Altitude gained: 48m

Have breakfast early, and continue on a steep ridge up the adventurous Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and then to the junction, which connects to the Mweka Trail. It is on this day that you will  experience the power, agility, and strength over this wall. Dinner and overnight at Karanga Campsite.

DAY 4:Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Distance: 3.3km /2 mi

Duration 3-4hrs

Alpine Desert

Elevation: 4034m/13,235ft to 4662m/15,295ft
Altitude gained: 628m

After breakfast, Ascend steadily up towards Barafu Camp, which marks the end of the Southern Circuit, which offers several impressive views of the Uhuru Peak from all angles. Dinner  will be served early, so that you can rest for an early start on the summit days.

Overnight at Barafu Camp.

DAY 5: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro climbing on a 6 days Umbwe route trekDistance: 4.86km /3mi up

Distance: 5-7hrs

Mweka: 11.5km /7.1mi down

Duration5-6hrs | Glaciers, Snow Capped Summit

Elevation: 4662m/15,295ft to 5895m/19,341ft
Altitude gain: 1233m
Descent to 3106m/10,190ft
Altitude lost: 2789m

Rise up early  to begin your trek. You will set off between 12:00 am to 2:00am depending on the guide’s advise. Thereafter you will make your way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers, while you try to forcuss and try to stay warm. You will continue through a north-westerly direction and climb  steeply through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. You will then enjoy the magnificent sunrise while jtaking a short rest at this point, yet faster hikers see the sunrise from the summit.There after, continue with your hike for 1 hour to to the summit,  although you are most likely to encounter snow, all the way through.

At Uhuru Peak, you will be allowed to celebrate your victory over reaching Uhuru peak for a while, then after begin to descend, downwards over uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain to Mweka camp,  with an en-route stopover at Barafu camp for lunch break.  Dinner & overnight at Mweka Camp.

DAY 6: Mweka camp – Mweka gate – Moshi

Distance: 9.1km/5.7mi

Duration:3-4hrs | Rainforest

Elevation: 3106m/10,190ft to 1633m/5358ft
Altitude lost: 1473m

Wake up for breakfast, then after embark on your descent downwards to Mweka park gate for your certificate award over conquering the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro , up to Uhuru Peak. Although the weather might be warmer the terrain is  wet and muddy, which requires the use of gaiters and trekking poles. At the gate, you will meet with your driver who will transfer you from Mweka village to your  accommodation in Moshi

Included in the 6 day Umbwe route of Mount Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro trekking as per the itinerary
service of a Professional, English-speaking Wilderness First Responder & CPR certified Guide
Mountain crew (Cooks & Porters)
Airport Transfers
Meals according to the itinerary
Drinking water and Full Board meals
All National Park & Hut Fees, Crew Permits and VAT
Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages
Gate Transfers
Complimentary Oxygen Cylinder
Portable Private Toilet and Porter
Quality Imported Equipments

Excluded from the 6 days Umbwe Route

Flights
Visa fees
Pre and Post accommodations (2 nights Bed and Breakfast)
Travel or Medical Insurance is required and you should ask for Recommendation
Gamow Bag
Medication
Tips for porters and mountain crew (20% Industry Standard Recommended)
Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
Energy food & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
Additional lodge nights if early decent from the mountain $150 per room

Crew list

Lead guide
Assistance guide
Cook
Waiter
Toilet porter magic word (Pilot)
10 Regular porters