Kilimanjaro Climb

7 days Umbwe Route

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Safari summary

he Umbwe route, which is based in the south, is a classic 6 day tour and is by far the most difficult one offered on Kilimanjaro. The first two days are extremely steep, muddy and generally strenuous making it only suitable for well-trained mountaineers. An acclimatization day is rarely offered on the standard programme, but can be added whereby giving the climber an extra day in the Karanga Valley. The descent trail is the same as the Mweka Route, accommodation is on campsites using 4 season tents & traffic is low.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking
Farm | plantation visits

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Kilimanjaro 6 days Umbwe route

Kilimanjaro

Day 1: Pre-trek Briefing If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi. Pre-trek briefing at your Moshi hotel. You should be planning to arrive at least one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend time having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed.

Camping

Hotel in Moshi to Kili

Kilimanjaro

Hotel to Umbwe Cave Camp Drive from Moshi to the Umbwe Gate (about 1 hour). Commence the climb through the rain forest with packed lunch on route. Elevation: 1660m/5450ft to 2850m/9350ft Distance: 11km/7mi Hiking Time: 5-6 hours Habitat: Montane Forest Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Camp

Umbwe Cave to Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

Umbwe Cave Camp to Barranco Camp After breakfast, we leave the glades of the forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorland to Barranco Camp. Elevation: 2850m/9350ft to 4000m/13,000ft Distance: 6km/4mi Walking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Semi-desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Camp

Baranco Camp to Karanga

Kilimanjaro

camp

Karanga camp to Barafu

Kilimanjaro

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft Distance: 4km/2mi Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Camp

Barafu Camp to Summit

Kilimanjaro

At Stella Point you will stop for a short, rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are,ever likely to see. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the, highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa! We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain. Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft Down to 3090m/10,150ft Distance: 5km/3mi up 13km/8mi down, Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

Camp

Summit/Mweka to Moshi/Arusha

Kilimanjaro

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi hotel After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate . At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). From the gate, continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes). Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft

Arusha/Moshi

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