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Mt Kilimanjaro Trek, 6 Days - Umbwe Route
Moshi,
Tanzania, United Republic of
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Overview
Duration
6d
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
The Umbwe Route is the least used, least crowded route on the mountain. For good reason, it is also the most difficult route on the mountain. Umbwe is a steep, constant, straight climb to the top.
Umbwe is mostly avoided because the ascent profile does not give climbers much time to adjust to the altitude. The success rate is very low.
The route takes six days minimum to complete, although seven days is recommended. The descent is down Mweka, on the south-east side of the mountain. Umbwe is not as scenically varied as Machame, Lemosho and Shira, because the path up and down is nearby.
The Umbwe is ideal for those who want a challenging climb, and are very confident in their ability trek over consistently steep slopes. Also, Umbwe is for those who are experienced at altitude and thus are confident that the punishing schedule of Umbwe will not impede their ability to adjust to the altitude. Umbwe is also for those who want a secluded hike.
What to remember
Important info
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
What's included
Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook . Salaries for mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park. Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only) . Fresh water for Drinking & Worm Water for washing up daily. Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summit aid) . Hotel the night before and the night after the climb, with dinner and breakfast included. All Fees and Taxes. Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress) . Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Moshi and Moshi to Kilimanjaro airport
What's not included
Visas, Flights, Health & Travel Insurances . Gratuities . Items of personal Nature . Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania . Optional but highly recommended Portable toilet . Snacks, personal medicine and water purifying tablets . Meals & drinks not specified and snacks
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Intrepid Explorer Tanzania
Meeting Point
At the entrance gate of Umbwe Kilimanjaro National Park, Kindly see the guide who will have your name in a paper