Kilimanjaro · Park gate
Umbwe Gate
1,600 m on the south side of Kilimanjaro. The lowest starting point on the mountain, on the southern slopes.
Park gate
At a glance
- Altitude1,600 m
- TypePark gate and registration
- ZoneRainforest
- Side of the mountainSouth
- On our climbs2 climbs
The lowest starting point on the mountain, on the southern slopes. The Umbwe Route climbs steeply from here up a narrow forest ridge.
Where it is
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Climb with us
Climbs that start or finish here
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- Best time to visitMonth by month: herds, rain and prices
- Visa & entryE-visa, visa on arrival, passports
- Packing listsSafari and mountain trekking
- Tipping guideGuides, cooks and porters
- How booking worksFive steps to a confirmed trip
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- FAQStraight answers before you book
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Tell us your dates and who’s climbing. Our team in Arusha will suggest the right route and send the full price, usually within a day.