Umbwe
Umbwe is a locality in northern Tanzania, located in the Kilimanjaro Region near the western base of Mount Kilimanjaro. The name is associated with both a small village and the western approach to Kilimanjaro through the Umbwe Gate within Kilimanjaro National Park. The area is part of the park’s protected forested and highland zones, and the name has become best known internationally in connection with one of Kilimanjaro’s trekking routes.
The Umbwe Route is one of the main trekking circuits used to reach Kilimanjaro’s summit. It begins
Logistics and requirements for the Umbwe Route follow Kilimanjaro National Park regulations. Trekkers must hire a