This is the steepest route up or down Kilimanjaro, thus those few people who use this route do use this route to descend rather than ascending . The route also offers scenery.
Umbwe route is usually recommended for descent only. Hardly anyone climbs it. It is extremely steep and offers incredible views of Kibo, the Great Western Breach (a huge stone mass protruding from Kibo) and the Baranco

Distance	Time (Approx.)
Umbwe to Bivouac I	: 4-6 hours
Bivouac I to Bivouac II	: 3-4 hours
Bivouac II to Barranco Hut	: 2-3 hours
Barranco Hut to Lava Tower Hut	: 3-4 hours
Barranco Hut to Shira Hut	: 5-6 hours

Price Includes:

Guarantee Departure and Guarantee Price once we receive your deposit (be aware! most other Companies do not have this policy!)

Arrival and departure airport transfers including complimentary transfer if you choose not to be in group flights. Also, free bus shuttle transfer Nairobi-Arusha-Nairobi if flying to/from Nairobi.

2 nights accommodations at a mid-class hotel (Bed & Breakfast) in Arusha, before and after the climb.
Upgrade to Ilboru Safari Lodge is available for $30/person for the 2 nights in Arusha.
Also, upgrade to Impala Hotel is available, and this will cost $40/person for the 2 nights in Arusha.

Accommodation in mountain huts or mountain tents with mattresses We use the highest quality expedition tents of Eureka and The North Face, which are made and imported directly from USA.

Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).

All park fees, including mountain rescue fees, government taxes and all applicable fees and taxes.

Services of Professional English-speaking mountain guide, assistant guide (s) and a skilled cook (serving as porter), and enough numbers of porters for your luggage, food, and water, and a dinning tent.

Transport from your hotel to the mountain, and back to your hotel.

Use of radios/phones to increase your safety.

Group average of 4~6 climbers, maximum of 12.

Discount is available for group of 3 or more!

Price excludes:

Items of a personal nature such as passport, visa, traveler's insurance, medical evacuation insurance (a 50$ value).

Tips to guides and porters.

International Airfare (unless explicitly stated).

Emergency Oxygen: If you may want this to be included in your climb, then add $190/person (or $210/group). Kindly, let us know at the time you make a booking and not afterwards.

Portable toilets: If you do not want to use public toilets which some of climbers have been complaining about being dirty, then add $110/person (or $180/group) for a portable toilet. Kindly, let us know at the time you make a booking and not afterwards.