The Umbwe Route is one of the most challenging paths to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. It is steep, direct, and scenic, ideal for confident trekkers with prior altitude experience. This 9-day adventure will test your limits while rewarding you with breathtaking views and an unforgettable summit experience. 🏔️🌄
📅 Itinerary
🛬 Day 01: Arrival
🏨 Arrival and overnight at AMEG Lodge (Bed & Breakfast)
🚶♂️ Day 02: Start of Trek
🚗 Transfer to Umbwe Gate
🌲 Begin trek along a narrow ridge between Lonzo and Umbwe rivers
🏕️ Overnight at BIVOUAC No. 1 CAMP (Forest Camp)
🌿 Day 03: Heather and Moorlands
🌄 Continue the climb through heather and moorlands
🏕️ Overnight at BARRANCO CAMP
🏞️ Day 04: Karanga Valley
⬆️ Ascend and descend via Karanga Valley
🏕️ Overnight at KARANGA CAMP
🧘♂️ Day 05: Acclimatization (Optional)
⏳ Optional acclimatization day
🏕️ Stay at KARANGA VALLEY CAMP (Extra charge applicable)
⛰️ Day 06: To Barafu Camp
⬆️ Trek northward to reach BARAFU CAMP
🏕️ Overnight stay
🏆 Day 07: Summit Day
🌅 Early ascent to UHURU PEAK (5,895m), the highest point in Africa
⬇️ Descend to MWEKA CAMP
🏕️ Overnight stay
⬇️ Day 08: Descent
🚶♂️ Descend to Mweka Gate
🚗 Transfer back to AMEG LODGE
🏨 Overnight (Bed & Breakfast)
🏁 Day 09: Departure
🍳 Breakfast
✈️ End of tour
🌟 What's Included
🚗 Transfers to/from the gate
🎟️ Park, camping, and rescue fees
🍽️ All meals during the climb
👨🏫 Professional guides, porters, and cook
🏕️ Accommodation in tents and lodges as mentioned
🎒 What to Bring
🧥 Warm clothing, waterproofs, gloves, and hat
🥾 Hiking boots and gaiters
🛌 Sleeping bag and daypack
🕶️ Sunblock, sunglasses, headlamp, trekking poles
🍫 Snacks and hydration pack
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