Umbwe Route: 7-Day Kilimanjaro Adventure

Package Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 7-day journey to conquer Kilimanjaro via the challenging Umbwe route. This expedition takes you through diverse ecosystems, from lush rainforests to alpine deserts, culminating in a triumphant summit bid at Uhuru Peak. Led by experienced guides and supported by a dedicated team, this adventure promises breathtaking views, camaraderie, and a profound sense of achievement.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : 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

  • Themes Adventure, Camping, Trekking, Hiking
• Day 2 : 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

  • Themes Adventure, Camping, Trekking, Hiking
• Day 3 : Stay at Barranco Camp

  Extra Day for Acclimatization. Adding this day will ease your effort, and amplify your acclimatization.
  
  Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft
  Distance: 0km/0mi
  Hiking Time: 0 hours
  Habitat: Alpine Desert
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Themes Adventure, Camping, Trekking, Hiking
• Day 4 : Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

  After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.
  
  Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft
  Distance: 5km/3mi
  Hiking Time: 34 hours
  Habitat: Alpine Desert
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Themes Adventure, Camping, Trekking, Hiking
• Day 5 : 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

  • Themes Adventure, Camping, Trekking, Hiking
• Day 6 : Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp

  Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through a heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. 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. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit.
  
  From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa!
  
  From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. 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
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Themes Adventure, Camping, Trekking, Hiking
• Day 7 : Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi hotel

  After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. 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
  Distance: 10km/6mi
  Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
  Habitat: Forest
  Meals: Breakfast

  • Themes Adventure, Camping, Trekking, Hiking
  • Accommodation Kilimanjaro White House [ 3 Star ]

Inclusions

• AP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
• Hotel
• Transfers
• Private Guide
• o Park fees,
• o Camping fees
• o Rescue fees
• o 18% GOVERNMENT VAT.
• o Transportation to & from the mountain gate
• o Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
• o 3 meals daily while on the mountain
• o Filtered water throughout the trek
• o Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
• o Pick up and drop off to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
• o Pre and after Trek accommodations at the hotel, 2 nights at hotel in Moshi town with bed & breakfast (BB) Meal plan

Exclusions

• o Both National and International flights
• o Medical insurance
• o Visa cost which is $50 except for Canadian and USA passport holders which is 100$
• o Tips to mountain crew
• o Items of a personal nature
• o Laundry Services
• o A doctor for the group
• o Alcoholic beverages
• o Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is extra ($100 per toilet + toilet tent)

Price & Rates

Accommodation

Package Start From

• Moshi, Tanzania, Africa

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