6 Days Umbwe Route
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6 Days Umbwe Route
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The 6-Days Umbwe Route is the most challenging and direct route to Mount Kilimanjaro's summit. Known for its steep and demanding trails, it starts from Umbwe Gate and ascends rapidly through dense rainforest, moorland, and alpine desert. This route offers less crowded paths and stunning views, including the Barranco Wall and Karanga Valley. Due to its rapid ascent, it's best suited for experienced climbers. The trek culminates at Uhuru Peak, providing an intense but rewarding adventure with breathtaking vistas and a profound sense of accomplishment.
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6 Days Umbwe Route
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01 6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing
Umbwe Gate - Umbwe Cave Camp
We depart Moshi for Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rainforest. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach to Mandara Hut.
- Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
02 6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing
Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp
After we leave camp, we reach the end of the rainforest zone on Mount Kilimanjaro. As the afternoon mists drift up the Great Barranco, we can see the sheer wall of the Western Breach emerging and receding. We’ll spend the night in Barranco camp.
- Elevation (m): 2940m to 3970m
- Distance: 6km
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
03 6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Today’s adventure begins with a quick but enjoyable climb to the summit of the Great Barranco Wall. We next descend over scree to the Karanga Valley (3930m), which lies beneath the Heim, Kersten, and Decken Glaciers’ icefalls. We’ll spend the night in the Karanga camp.
- Elevation (m): 3950m to 3930m
- Distance: 7 km
- Hiking Time: 4 hours
04 6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
We leave the Karanga camp behind to reach the Mweka descending Trail’s junction. We proceed up to the Barafu Hut from here. You’ve finished the Southern Circuit, which provides views of the peak from a variety of perspectives. We may relax, eat dinner, and prepare for the summit day in camp. From this vantage point, the two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo may be easily viewed.
- Elevation (m): 3930m to 4600m
- Distance: 6kms
- Hiking Time: 3 hours
05 6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing
Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut
At 23:30, you will be awoken with some fast tea and some snacks. Between the Rebman and Ratzel glaciers, we begin our ascent to the top. We’ll take a north- westerly route to Stella Point on the crater rim, ascending via hard scree. This is the trek’s most psychologically and physically demanding section. We’ll take a short break at Stella Point (5732m) and be rewarded with one of the most spectacular sunrises you’ll ever witness (weather permitting). We will have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa at Uhuru Peak (5895m). At these heights, it may get pretty chilly at night, but by the end of the trekking day, it will be fairly warm.
We descend from the peak to the Mweka Hut campsite through Barafu for lunch. The rough gravel on the way down to Mweka Camp will necessitate the use of trekking poles (3100m). Later that evening, we’ll have our final meal on the mountain before getting some well-deserved rest.
- Elevation (m): 4600m to 5895m (and down to 3100m)
- Distance: 7km ascent / 23km descent
- Hiking Time: 6- 8 hours ascent/7-8 hours descent
06 6 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing
Mweka Camp to Hotel
After breakfast, we trek down to the Mweka Park Gate, where you will obtain your summit certificates which marks the end of your 6 days Umbwe Route trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. It might be muddy and damp at lower levels. The use of gaiters and trekking poles will be beneficial. T-shirts and shorts will suffice (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
- Elevation (m): 3100m to 1800m
- Distance: 8 km
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
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