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Umbwe Route

The Umbwe Route is slightly steeper than the Machame Route. Once at the Barranco Hut, you can continue up towards the Western Breach variation or join the Machame hikers on the South Circuit on this Umbwe Machame variation. With the Machame/South Circuit route, you will circle halfway around the mountain with magic views from all angles.

Most people descend down the Mweka trail and stay at the Mweka camp the final night on the mountain. An alternative is to descend the Marangu route if you like crowds, but availability may be limited in the Horombo Hut.   The route is usually done in 5 or 6 days but 7 or 8 is recommended.

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