This is of course the gate way to the Umbwe route of the Kilimanjaro National Park. This route s also among those that are only used to ascend and you will have to use a different route to descent.
Some of the options for descending are the Mweka route. The route has low traffic due to its small size and location.
For those that want small groups, here you will not be as crowded as the other routes.
Gate Facilities
Both the gate and the majority of the facilities are quite tiny. You’ll see that, similar to all the other gates, the park offices here will likewise be somewhat modest, but they will nonetheless offer all the other amenities.
Although the stores are not as large as those in the other larger gate locations, you can still get some small necessities for your hike there.
Therefore don’t come here with an intention of shopping most of your equipment of the hike as the shops here many not have everything that you may need.
You are advised to do your shopping in Moshi as it is the major last town you will visit before you get here.
The roads to this gate are well maintained and just basic but because they receive low traffic then they are just fine.
Registration and inspection procedures may include:-
- Verification of Mount Kilimanjaro entry fees
- Passport / Visa verification
- Cross-checking to prove if your mountain guide belongs to a registered Kilimanjaro tour company
- Make sure you have enough resources to support your climb and stay on the mountain such as porters, tents, food, and water
- Cross-checking itinerary for every day spent on Mount Kilimanjaro
If you do not fulfill any of the above requirements, you will be denied entry.
Location
Situated at the southern base of Kilimanjaro Mountain, Umbwe is a secluded location. This is also the location of the Umbwe gate. There are very few locals in the area, and the population is quite low. This place is populated mostly by farmers.
Vegetation
Most gates to the Kilimanjaro National Park are located at the base of the mountain. Therefore they are all at the edge of the Montane forest zone vegetation of the mountain.
This area is characterized by a lot of trees. They form a canopy at the top since it’s a tropical rain forest. This makes the place a bit cooler since the sun rays cannot hit directly.
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