Mount Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route
This route is the hardest but most spectacular and direct way to reach Uhuru Peak. It
follows a forested ridge to the moorlands, then traverses below the Southern Icefields to reach the
Barafu Route which is followed to the summit. The Umbwe route is one of the shortest routes to
the Southern Glaciers and the Western Breach. It is probably the most scenic, non-technical
route on Kilimanjaro. It is quite taxing, primarily due to the relatively fast ascent to
higher altitude, but the rewards are plentiful. Fewer people, pristine forest and
shorter walking distances make it a great option for fit hikers. An early start
is made on the summit day to reach Stella Point, on the Crater Rim at dawn.
Uhuru Peak lies a further 40 min. along the rim.
Accommodation on the mountain is in tents which the porters will pitch for you; you will need a
sleeping bag, warm clothes and walking poles. This is a steep, tough and in places slightly
exposed trek within the limits of a fit individual used to walking in mountain
areas. An extra day can be added to our itinerary to explore or
relax along the route, (best taken at the
Barranco Hut).
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