Umbwe route
- Distance covered: 51km
- Days to complete: minimum of five days
The Umbwe route is a relatively short and very steep but scenic route approaching from the south. It is the least used and most demanding of all routes. As its challenging ascend is not popular with most climbers, it is instead often used for emergency descent from the Machame or Shira routes.
This route has great views, but it is the most difficult way to reach the summit. Altitude acclimatisation is difficult due to the fast ascent and the success rate is very low.
Umbwe Climb
- 6 day camping trekking tour + 2 nights’ hotel stay
The Umbwe Route is a short, steep and scenic route which approachs the summit from the south. It is the least used route on the mountain and also the most demanding.
This route offers spectacular views and a fast summit approach, but due to the latter it is not the best route in terms of acclimatization.
