6-Day Budget Kilimanjaro Trekking - Umbwe Route
$1,450
/Per Person
- 6 Days/ 5 Night
- Min Age: 18 Years
- Start: Arusha
- End: Arusha
Overview
This six-day Kilimanjaro trek up the Umbwe route is a challenging journey for experienced hikers, featuring steep, rocky trails and diverse landscapes. Despite its difficulty, it offers a sense of accomplishment and breathtaking summit views. Adequate preparation is crucial. For those seeking a direct and less crowded path to Kilimanjaro’s summit, the Umbwe Route provides an unforgettable adventure in a condensed timeframe.
Tour Features
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Budget camping
This is a budget camping tour. -
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 12 people per group. -
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
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Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour. -
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour. -
Minimum age of 18 year
The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.
Getting There
- This tour starts and ends in Arusha
- We can book your international and Domestic flights
- Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha.
- Fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Included
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- Porterage
- Rescue fee
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- Camping equipmen
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Sleeping bag
Excluded
- Climbing gear
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Bath towels
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Day by Day
We'll pick you up from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi and head to Umbwe Park Gate, where our adventure begins. Following a small winding path through the rainforest and alongside the Umbwe River, you'll immerse yourself in the natural surroundings.
Our destination for the night is Umbwe Cave Camp, located at an altitude of about 2,900m. Here, you'll settle in, enjoying the tranquil setting and preparing for the trek ahead in the following days.
- Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation: - Budget camping ( On Mount Kilimanjaro )
- Meals & Drinks: - All meals included + Non-alcoholic drinks
You'll depart from the camp and observe the changing landscape as we depart from the forested area. The sheer wall of the Western Breach will make intermittent appearances and disappearances as afternoon mists roll up the Great Barranco.
The day's journey concludes at Barranco Camp, where you'll camp amidst awe-inspiring surroundings.
- Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation: Budget camping ( On Mt Kilimanjaro )
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included + Non-alcoholic drinks
You'll start the day with a short yet exhilarating scramble to the summit of the Great Barranco Wall, adding a touch of adventure to the trek. Traverse over scree terrain, making your way to the Karanga Valley (3930m) situated beneath the icefalls of the Heim, Kersten, and Decken Glaciers.
Settle in for the night at the Karanga Campsite, where you’ll rest and rejuvenate amidst the spectacular surroundings, reflecting on the day’s experiences and preparing for your onward journey.
- Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation: Budget camping On mt Kilimanjaro
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included + Non-alcoholic drinks
Today you’ll bid farewell to Karanga Campsite and head towards the junction connecting with the Mweka Descent Trail. Press onward and upward to reach Barafu Hut, marking the completion of the Southern Circuit. Barafu Hut offers varied angles for stunning views of the summit and provides a memorable sight of the two peaks, Mawenzi and Kibo, which are clearly visible from this vantage point.
At the camp you’ll take a well-deserved rest, savor a hearty dinner, and make preparations for the upcoming summit day.
- Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation: Budget camping ( On Mt Kilimanjaro )
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included ( Non-alcoholic drinks )
You will wake up at 11:30pm for tea and biscuits before embarking on the trek to the summit between the Rebman and Ratzel glaciers. Head northwest, ascending through challenging scree to Stella Point for a brief rest and a magnificent sunrise. Continue to Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point on Kilimanjaro. Descend to Mweka Hut via Barafu for lunch, then trek down to Mweka Camp (3100m) using trekking poles. Enjoy a final dinner and rest after reaching the summit.
- Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation: Budget camping On mt Kilimanjaro
- Meals & Drinks: All meals included + Non-alcoholic drinks
Following breakfast, you will proceed with the descent to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates.
Be prepared for potentially wet and muddy conditions at lower elevations. Gaiters and trekking poles can be beneficial.
Light clothing like shorts and t-shirts should suffice but keep rain gear and warmer clothing readily accessible.
- Main Destination: Arusha or Moshi (City)
- Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) + Non-alcoholic drinks
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