Umbwe Route.
The Mount Kilimanjaro 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 Mount Kilimanjaro. It is quite taxing, primarily due to the relatively fast ascent to Mount Kilimanjaro higher altitude, but the rewards are plentiful. Fewer climbers, pristine mountain forest and shorter mountain walking distances make it a great option for fit mountain hikers. Add to your mountain climbing experience – an overnight in the crater!! Be one of a few fortunate mount Kilimanjaro climbers to spend a night in Africa's largest volcano. This option is highly recommended, as this will be the only opportunity to get close to the beautiful and fascinating glaciers of Mount Kilimanjaro and to be able to visit the ash pit.

Day 1: Arusha Lava Caves

After breakfast, transfer to Marangu gate and then to Umbwe Village to start the climb. Climb for four hours through the rainforest to camp at the caves 2,800m above the sea level.

Day 2: Lava Caves Barranco Hut
After breakfast, continue ascent along a sharp ridge, giving a distinct high mountain feeling, then onto the Moorland Camp and arrive my mid afternoon. Stay at Barranco hut 3,900m.

Day 3: Barranco Hut Arrow Glacier
A four-hour walk past enormous breach walls to camp at the foot of the Arrow Glacier. A leisurely afternoon and evening, acclimatizing at around 4900m and watching the sunset behind Mt. Meru.

Day 4: Arrow Glacier Kilimanjaro Crater Rim
Climbing the same steep walls and scrambling up the screen and across the frozen lava on the tottering wall. We camp on the stunning crater rim of Kilimanjaro.

Day 5: Kilimanjaro Crater Rim Horombo Hut
Breakfast then descend down wards to Mweka gate for 3-4hrs , collect your diploma if you make to the summit then transfer back to Arusha in 2hrs or Moshi in 30minutes

INCLUSIVES
-2 transfers from Moshi to Umbwe park gate -return
-3 meals per day while trekking - Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian
-5 days Kilimanjaro trek- Umbwe
-4 nights accomodation in camps while trekking Umbwe
-First night accommodation at Arusha Tourist Hotel -Bed and Breakfast.
-All park entrance fees and government levies
-English speaking mountain Guide and assistant guides
-A porter

The Price does not include:Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits, Warm Jacket, Heavy boots, Scarf's, Rain Trousers, tents

Compare with MACHAME route

the "whiskey route', also called Machame route, iearns the title of being  the most beautiful route to ascend mount Kilimanjaro.  The accommodation here is provided in huts, while the Machame route offers budget tents. Machame  serves as the best destination for more mountain adventure hikers, and offers more scenic geographical views as compared to other Mount Kilimanjaro routes.