UMBWE ROUTE
6 DAYS HIKKING
The Umbwe path on Mount Kilimanjaro has a well-deserved reputation for being the most difficult. This route lacks the necessary acclimatization phases due to the quick rise to high altitude. Although there aren’t many people on this trail, the likelihood of success is also relatively low. Strong hikers who are confident in their capacity to swiftly adapt to altitude should only tackle the Umbwe, which is regarded as an extremely demanding, exhausting route.
The Umbwe route is a short, steep, and direct climb when approaching from the south. Before climbing to the summit from Barafu, the trail bends east after passing Barranco Camp and travels beneath Kilimanjaro’s Southern Ice Field. The Mweka path is used for the descent.
Umbwe is available as a six- or seven- private climb through Kilimanjaro Ascent®. In the seven- version, three at Barranco Camp includes an acclimatization .
TREKKING ITINERARIES
6 DAYS
8 DAYS TOUR - 6 DAYS OF TREK
This is regarded as being quite challenging. 70% Success Rate