Overview of the Umbwe Route
The Umbwe route, also known as the Whiskey Route, is a classic Kilimanjaro trail. It’s one of the most popular routes to climb Kilimanjaro. We organize hundreds of expeditions annually along this trail that starts in a beautiful tropical forest. The Machame route is available in 6- and 7-day variations, with the second offering a significantly better acclimatization profile and summit success rate.
Safety first: To maintain our strict safety standards, mountain expeditions are available only to participants aged 12–70 years.
Expert Recommendation
"Be careful when choosing between the different variations of this route. Longer itineraries always offer much better summit success rates and are suitable for beginners. Shorter itineraries should be reserved only for experienced trekkers or those already acclimatized."
Kilimanjaro Expedition Coordinator
Umbwe Route on the Map
Summit Success Rate
At Altezza Travel, since 2014 we have been gathering precise data based on thousands of our Kilimanjaro climbs. Here are the summit success rates for our Umbwe Route expeditions:
93.1%
Average Success Rate (Uhuru Peak)Detailed Itinerary (7 Days)
Day 1: Destination Details
Detailed trekking info for day 1 of the Machame route. This includes elevation gain, distance, and camp details.
Day 2: Destination Details
Detailed trekking info for day 2 of the Machame route. This includes elevation gain, distance, and camp details.
Day 3: Destination Details
Detailed trekking info for day 3 of the Machame route. This includes elevation gain, distance, and camp details.
Day 4: Destination Details
Detailed trekking info for day 4 of the Machame route. This includes elevation gain, distance, and camp details.
Day 5: Destination Details
Detailed trekking info for day 5 of the Machame route. This includes elevation gain, distance, and camp details.
Day 6: Destination Details
Detailed trekking info for day 6 of the Machame route. This includes elevation gain, distance, and camp details.
Day 7: Destination Details
Detailed trekking info for day 7 of the Machame route. This includes elevation gain, distance, and camp details.