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Overview<\/h2>\n

The Umbwe Route is known as the most difficult and challenging route to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. It is a steep, direct, and unacclimatized ascent that is not for the faint of heart. For this reason, it is also the least-used and most dangerous of the main routes. An 8-day itinerary on the Umbwe Route is a significant undertaking, and it’s essential for climbers to be in excellent physical condition and have previous high-altitude trekking experience.<\/p>\n

Overview of the Route
\nRoute Type: A direct, steep, and demanding southern approach. It is an “out and back” route for the first two days, as it follows a narrow, steep ridge. It later joins the Southern Circuit routes (like Machame) to ascend to the summit.<\/p>\n

Duration: 8 days, 7 nights on the mountain.<\/p>\n

Difficulty: Extremely challenging. The Umbwe Route is characterized by its steep, rapid ascent and minimal time for acclimatization in the initial days. This results in a much lower summit success rate compared to other routes and a higher risk of altitude sickness.<\/p>\n

Scenery: The route offers spectacular views from the narrow ridge, especially on the initial days. You’ll pass through dense rainforest and alpine desert, with dramatic views of the southern ice fields.<\/p>\n

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Itinerary<\/h2>\n

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Leave Nairobi for Arusha by shuttle bus arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon spent at leisure and shopping for the provisions needed for the mountain. Dinner and overnight in an Arusha Hotel.<\/p>\n

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After breakfast, transfer to Marangu gate and then to Umbwe village to start the climb. Climb for four hours through the rain forest to camp at the caves 2800m above sea level.<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Day 3: Lava caves-Baranco hut” tab_id=”1751949935639-2893d8b7-759b262e-f70ecf3c-c15d”][vc_column_text css=””]After breakfast, continue ascending along a sharp ridge, giving a distinct high mountain feeling, then onto the moorland camp and by mid afternoon stay at the Baranco hut 3900m.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Day 4: Baranco hut- Arrow glacier” tab_id=”1754287183303-1d918569-2de0″][vc_column_text css=””]A 4 hour walk past enormous breach wall to camp at the foot of the Arrow glacier. A leisurely afternoon and evening, acclimatizing at around 4,900m and watching the sunset behind Mt. Meru.<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Day 5: Arrow glacier \u2013 Kilimanjaro crater rim” tab_id=”1754287208750-b16270e2-b9bb”][vc_column_text css=””]Climbing the same steep scrambling up the screes and across the frozen lava on the tottering wall. We camp on the stunning crater rim of Kilimanajro.<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Day 6: Kilimamajaro crater rim \u2013 Horombo hut” tab_id=”1754287232507-f895efac-fb65″][vc_column_text css=””]You trek up the highest point in Africa, Uhuru peak(5896m).Descend via Gilman\u2019s point and Kibo hut for dinner and overnight.(3761m).<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Day 7: Horombo hut \u2013 Arusha” tab_id=”1754287232332-e89a7f3e-d928″][vc_column_text css=””]After breakfast, descend to Marangu Park gate via Mandara. You will be transferred to Arusha for dinner and overnight.<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Day 8: Arusha \u2013 Nairobi” tab_id=”1754287232139-edb20eac-4e23″][vc_column_text css=””]After breakfast, leave for Nairobi by morning or afternoon shuttle bus, where the tour ends.<\/p>\n

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Includes<\/span><\/h2>\n
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  • All applicable game Park Entrance fees.<\/li>\n
  • AAll Camping Fees<\/li>\n
  • Finest accommodation offered in tent.<\/li>\n
  • Three meals a day while on Safari.<\/li>\n
  • Airport picks up on arrival in Nairobi.<\/li>\n
  • Professional Safari Guide\/Driver.<\/li>\n
  • Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari.<\/li>\n
  • Round trip transport from Nairobi to the designated National Park.<\/li>\n
  • Pre\u2013tour itinerary document.<\/li>\n
  • Extensive Game drives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Excludes<\/span><\/h2>\n
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    • Personal expense such as communication charges like emails, faxes, and phone calls<\/li>\n
    • Drinks like sodas, water, beer and wines<\/li>\n
    • Gratuity for the driver guide, waiter<\/li>\n
    • Laundry<\/li>\n
    • The cost of obtaining visa<\/li>\n
    • Pre- tour accommodation which can be arranged on request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Cost of Safari<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
      LOW SEASON(JANUARY TO JUNE)<\/strong><\/td>\n$<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      HIGH SEASON (JULY TO DECEMBER)<\/strong><\/td>\n$<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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