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MOUNT KILIMANJARO · TANZANIA

Umbwe Route

6 Days · Southern Kilimanjaro · Uhuru Peak

A demanding journey up Kilimanjaro's dramatic southern slopes, climbing quickly through rainforest and alpine wilderness before the final push to Africa's highest point.

Starting from

$5,000

per person*

AT A GLANCE

6 Days / 5 Nights

5,895 m / 19,341 ft

Southern Approach

Camping Trek

Best suited to experienced trekkers

Very Challenging

YOUR ITINERARY

Six days. One extraordinary ascent.

Take Kilimanjaro's steepest approach through dense rainforest, dramatic ridgelines and high alpine desert before reaching Uhuru Peak.

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DAY 1

UMBWE GATE → UMBWE CAVE CAMP

Into the rainforest

Begin on Kilimanjaro's southern slopes, climbing steeply through dense rainforest along the secluded Umbwe ridge toward your first mountain camp.

TREK

Approx. 10–11 km · 5–7 hrs · 2,850–2,940 m

CAMP

Umbwe Cave Camp · Full board

WHAT'S INCLUDED

We take care of the details.

MAKE IT YOURS

This journey is private and tailor-made.

  • Professional mountain guides

  • Porters & mountain crew

  • Camping accommodation

  • Meals during the climb

  • Kilimanjaro National Park fees

  • Rescue fees

  • Water on the mountain

  • Trailhead & return transfers

Tell us your travel dates, group size and changes you'd like to make.

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Optional: Trekking equipment rental & additional hotel nights, International flights, Travel Insurance​

Not Included: Visa, Gratuities, Personal Expenses, Optional Activities

Safari During Sunset
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Every journey is privately tailored to your travel style and interest.

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