Umbwe Route 6 Days 5 Nights
This route is relatively short, steep, scenic route. It is better to descend it (from Machame or Mweka route) than to climb it. The route follows a forested ridge to the moorlands, then traverses below the southern ice fields to reach the Machame Route, which you will follow to the summit. The route takes six days minimum to complete, although seven days is recommended for high acclimatization. The route approaches from the south and camping is the available option. The Umbwe Route is one of the toughest and steepest Kilimanjaro routes up and should not be undertaken by anyone who is not fit and accustomed to steep trekking. It also has some steep drops so it is best avoided for people who are afraid of heights. The route heads directly upward in a northerly direction to Barranco Wall where it joins with Shira, Lemosho, and Machame. Because of its steep ascent profile, it has a much lower success rate with little acclimatization chances.
Activities
ITINERARY UMBWE ROUTE 6 DAYS 5NIGHTS
DAY 1 AIRPORT - HOTEL MOSHI
Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), ensure customers clearance before you meet with our driver who will be waiting for you will special form with names. You will transferred to the Hotel in Moshi for your Overnight dinner and breakfast.
DAY 2 MOSHI- UMBWE CAMP
After breakfast, and short briefing from you guide, the day begins with drive to Machame Gate to complete registration formalities. We leave to the entrance of the Umbwe Park, the ride takes you through several villages with great coffee and banana plantations. The route initially follows a forestry track winding up through the natural rain forest. Half away up the trail you will have a lunch break and you will reach the Bivouac Camp. It then narrows and steepens to climb the ridge between the Lonzo and Umbwe rivers, with huge trees surrounding you. Also you can see some wildlife, including Colous monkeys. In the late evening Overnight dinner & breakfast will be available at Umbwe Camp.
DAY 3 UMBWE CAMP - BARRANCO
Weak up in the morning for breakfast, today we will leave the glades of the forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorland to Barranco Camp. Trail leads up a narrow ridge then flattens as it nears Barranco Valley, which offers great views of Kibo Peak and Moshi. At this campsite, you will be next to a stream and have a spectacular view of the Western Breach and the Great Barranco Wall in the East. Overnight dinner & breakfast will be at Barranco Camp.
DAY 4 BARRANCO CAMP - KARANGA CAMP
After an early morning breakfast , it's time for us to conquer the Great Barranco Wall. At the top of the wall, you will be above the clouds with superb views of the Southern ice-fields and the summit. The trail then winds up and down until we arrive at Karanga Campsite for Overnight dinner & breakfast.
DAY 5 KARANGA CAMP - BARAFU CAMP
Breakfast at Karanga Camp and after breakfast turn left up the ridge and the route ascends towards Barafu Camp. South Circuit will be completed, this circuits offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.
DAY 6 BARAFU CAMP - SUMMIT TO MWEKA CAMP
Very early in the morning, we will continue our way to summit between Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. We will head in a northwesterly direction and ascend though heavy stone scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. At Stella we will stop for a short rest and rewarded with the magnificent sunrise ever seen. From Stella Point you may encounter snow all the way on your 1 hour ascent to the summit (Uhuru Peak) the highest point on Mountain Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, remember to stop Barafu for lunch. You may what gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last Overnight dinner & breakfast.
DAY 7 MWEKA CAMP - MWEKA GATE TO HOTEL MOSHI
After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevation, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. From the gate, a vehicle will meet you drive you back to your hotel in Moshi for hot shower Overnight dinner & celebrations!.
Rate Include
- 2 Night accommodation in Moshi
- Private professional mountain guides
- All park fees
- Rescue fees
- All camping equipments
- All meals while on the Mountain
- All salaries for team
- Arrival and Departure transfers
- Government taxes, VAT and all relating service charges
- Emergency Oxygen
- Transport to and from the park gate
Exclude
- Tanzania Visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)
- Tips and any items of personal nature.
- Items of personal nature
- Portable toilets:
- Gratitude for climbing crew
- Gear for your climb, Some equipments is available for rent.
Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included
