Umbwe Route Packages & Itineraries for Hiking/Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Umbwe route is a short, steep and direct route in Kilimanjaro Hiking/Climbing tour. Umbwe Route which based in the south and is said to be the most scenic and difficult one offered on Kilimanjaro. Main reason that Umbwe route considered to be very hard is its steepness in the first two days with extremely muddy

The Umbwe route is offered at a minimum of six days, though seven days is recommended when attempting this route. Due to the quick ascent, Umbwe does not provide the necessary stages for altitude acclimatization. The Umbwe route should only be attempted by those who are very strong hikers and are confident in their ability to acclimatize.

7 days Umbwe route with overnight at Kosovo camp, on day 5 the we trek from Karanga we pass Barafu camp direct Kosovo Camp for Overnight, allowing for a short day just prior to the summit attempt. Overnighting at Kosovo camp is important because we take a full night’s sleep and get up at our usual time, so climbers are sleep deprived going into the toughest day on the mountain. The 7-day Umbwe route with overnight at Kosovo camp is highly recommended.