Umbwe Route  
A steep, strenuous, quite scenic route to Uhuru peak. Altitude gain on this route is quite rapid. A route suitable for more experienced trekkers provided they avoid rushing up! More advanced planning required for this route.

A typical itinerary using the UMBWE route:
Day 1: Arusha - Umbwe gate(1400m), trek to Forest caves (2850m), 5hrs
Day 2: Trek past glacier streams to Barancco hut* (3950m), 4hrs
Day 3: To Arrow Glacier hut(4800m), 6hrs
Day 4: Uhuru peak and down to Mweka hut (3100m), 7+6hrs
Day 5: To Mweka gate (3-4hrs) and transfer to Arusha

Accommodation: TENTS

*An extra day at Barranco hut to assist acclimatization is recommended
                                                                                   
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