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The Umbwe Route is a challenging and direct path to Mount Kilimanjaro’s summit, ideal for experienced climbers. It features steep ascents, remote landscapes, and varied terrains like rainforests and alpine deserts. The route, requiring good fitness and acclimatization, is typically completed in 6-7 days. Climbers finish at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, before descending to Mweka Gate for their summit certificates.

Route

Tanzania
Start Arusha (Day 1)
Day 1-7 Mt Kilimanjaro
End Arusha (Day 7)

Tour Features

Budget camping

This is a budget camping tour.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

17

Minimum age of 17 years

The minimum age for this tour is 17 years.

Activities & Transportation

  • Getting around: hiking/walking
  • This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help
  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
  • Day
    Accommodation
    Meals
  • 1
    Umbwe Cave Camp Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – Lunch & Dinner Included
    Lunch & Dinner Included
  • 2
    Barranco Camp Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
    All Meals Included
  • 3
    Karanga Camp Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
    All Meals Included
  • 4
    Barafu Camp Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
    All Meals Included
  • 5
    Mweka Camp Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
    All Meals Included
  • 6
    Budget camping Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
    All Meals Included
  • 7
    End of tour
    (No accommodation) – Breakfast & Lunch Included
    Breakfast & Lunch Included
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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Vision Safari & Tours, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.