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5-Day Umbwe Route – Steep, Short & Extreme

The toughest trail on Kilimanjaro. For experienced hikers only.


🌟 Perfect for:

  • Expert hikers
  • Fast-trackers
  • Altitude-adapted climbers

🗺️ Overview

The Umbwe Route is intense and direct — Kilimanjaro’s steepest ascent with minimal time for acclimatization. It’s wild, quiet, and challenging. Not for beginners, but perfect for those seeking the ultimate physical test.


🥾 Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Moshi

Day 2: Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Cave Camp (2,900m)
Steep rainforest ascent.

Day 3: Umbwe to Barranco Camp (3,960m)
Climb through scenic ridges.

Day 4: Barranco to Barafu Camp (4,640m)
Climb Barranco Wall and rest.

Day 5: Summit Attempt → Mweka Camp

Day 6: Final descent and exit


✅ Included

  • Park fees, tents, meals
  • Experienced mountain team
  • Oxygen backup
  • 2 nights hotel

❌ Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Tips

📅 Best Time to Go

Dry months only: June–October


📩 Book This Climb

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📧 booking@terrasavannah.com

Umbwe Route – Kilimanjaro Climb
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Umbwe Route – Kilimanjaro Climb

Price per person (8–9 day tour)

BOOK THIS CLIMB
1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5 pax 6 pax 7 pax 8+ pax
6 Days Trek (8-day tour) $3,446 $2,712 $2,457 $2,397 $2,341 $2,315 $2,241 $2,186
7 Days Trek (9-day tour) $3,976 $3,109 $2,848 $2,792 $2,736 $2,611 $2,533 $2,464

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