Mt Kilimanjaro Trek, 6 Days - Umbwe Route
Description
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.
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- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Reviews(4)
We did the Umbwe route to climb Mt Kilimanjaro, and we had a fantastic experience. Our guides, porters and cook were all great and took exceptionally good care of us. Although the trek was configured as a 6 day itinerary, we were able to shorten it by several days, as we were experienced hikers, and our guides were happy to come up with an updated plan that better fit our fitness level and preferences. We brought our own gear, except we used the sleeping pads that were provided. The food was excellent, and we were very well fed. Our main guide, Shafi, was excellent -- knowledgeable, friendly, and good at keeping us informed and in the loop. The trek itself was incredible -- definitely a top lifetime experience for me. I would 100% recommend Intrepid Explorer. I would go with them again.
Hi Pascl, Thank you for taking the time to share your Kilimanjaro trekking experience with us and what a wonderful testimony! So glad to read you enjoyed the trek and could appreciate the personal touch of our company. Thank you for booking with us. You will always be party of our family. You are welcome again to Tanzania. Karibu sana!! With appreciations, Intrepid Explorer Tanzania Team.
This tour was fantastic from start to finish. Wence (the owner) catered the tour to our preferences and we had a great team of guides, porters, and a cook. This tour comes with free airport pickup and drop-off as well as a night at a bed and breakfast on both the front and back end of the trip. My friend and I are both fairly strong hikers and our guide (Shafii - also highly recommended) was able to work with us on a faster trip with less down time, basically hiking through a few of the camps. I only suggest this for folks who aren't affected by the altitude. The porters were great - I was able to chat with them a bit about football (soccer), and the food was amazing.... And ridiculously plentiful. I've never been offered so much food in my life. The guides were careful, helpful, and prepared us each night for the next day. We brought most of our own gear - but what we borrowed was also great. Overall, an A+ experience - I'm already trying to plan a return trip on a different route with intrepid explorer
Hi Kevin, Thank you for taking the time to share your Kilimanjaro trekking experience with us and what a wonderful testimony! So glad to read you enjoyed the trek and could appreciate the personal touch of our company. Thank you for booking with us. You will always be party of our family. You are welcome again to Tanzania. Karibu sana!! With appreciations, Intrepid Explorer Tanzania team.
They organized for us the expedition well and supported us until the end. Their service was excellent. I would recommend them to any guests looking to climb Kilimanjaro
Dear Judy, Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience with us and that our team supported you throughout the expedition. If you have more to add or if there's anything else you'd like us to do, please let us know!
Very well organized. From travelling logistics, pre and post-hike accomodation and to the eventual hike. The guides were awesome, ensuring everyone was well supported to maximise on the hike. Thanks to the chef, always looking forward to the special night meals.
Dear TIMOTHY M, It was a pleasure to organise and arrange the tour for you and we are so happy that you had a great and memorable experience. We highly appreciate your recommendations and we do hope to host you again on your next adventure in Tanzania. Thank you for choosing us and welcome back!
