Umbwe Route
Challenging private 7-day Kilimanjaro adventure
Umbwe Route
Experience Mount Kilimanjaro through the challenging Umbwe Route on a private 7-day trekking adventure. The route is known for its steep initial approach and dramatic mountain landscapes, making it suitable for trekkers who are prepared for a demanding ascent. Professional mountain guides, porters and a mountain cook provide support throughout the journey. Camping equipment, meals, drinking water, emergency oxygen, first-aid support and rescue fees are included, together with airport, mountain and accommodation arrangements specified in the package.
The full line, day by day.
Click any day below to read the full story — every day carries its own photo, elevation and overnight details.
THE FINE PRINT
What the price covers.
Clear terms, no surprises on the mountain or the plain — every trip is quoted privately, per departure.
In the price
- Kilimanjaro National Park fees
- Camping fees & Rescue fees
- Professional mountain guides
- WFR-trained guides
- Support crew and porters
- Professional mountain chef
- Three meals per day & Drinking water
- Mountain tents & Camping mattress
- Dining arrangements
- Airport transfer & Kilimanjaro gate transfers
- Government taxes and applicable park charges
Not included
- International flights & Tanzania visa
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal mountain equipment
- Personal medication
- Alcoholic beverages & Personal drinks
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Extra hotel nights & Extra transfers
- Equipment rental or purchase
- Services not specifically listed
OPTIONAL COMFORT & TREK ADD-ONS
Enhance your climb.
Add any of these to your booking — tell your trip planner which options you would like.
Private tent
$100 per trekA private tent option for guests who prefer additional privacy during the mountain experience.
Luxury mattress
$35 per climberA 3-inch-thick, 2.5-foot-wide mattress, compared with the standard 1.5-inch-thick, 2-foot-wide mattress.
High-profile tent
$40 per tentA higher-profile tent option providing additional space and comfort.
Required when using a camp cot — add it separately if you book a cot.
Camp cot
$150 per cotAn optional raised sleeping arrangement for additional comfort.
A high-profile tent is required when using a camp cot.
Hot water bottle
FREE upon requestAvailable to help keep the sleeping bag warm during cold mountain nights.
Day pack porter
$10 per dayAn optional porter service for guests who prefer additional assistance carrying their day pack.
Gamow bag
$300 per trekAn optional altitude-support equipment service.
Post-climb massage
$20 per half hourA post-trek recovery option available after completing the climb.
Post-trek laundry service
$10/kgSame-day laundry service is available.
Please note: Some optional add-ons may require additional porters during the trek. The salaries for any additional porters required because of these services are included in the applicable add-on price.
