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Umbwe Route -Joining Trek-Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

Overview

Day 0 – pick up from JRO air port drop off -at your lodge Arusha safari lodge  ,Day 1,to mount kilimanjaro national park ,Umbwe get-umbwe cave ,Day 2,Barranco camp,Day 3 Karanga camp,Day 4 Barafru hut,Day 5 Uhuru peak,SUMMIT,To Millenium or mweka Camp,Day 6 mweka gate ,after hot luch transfer to airport for depature

Highlights

  • Trek to the Highest peak in Africa-the roof of Africa
  • Enjoy the amazing view POINT
  • Take a fantastic photograph, sun rise and sun set
  • Enjoy bird watching,montane foret,the zonations of mount kilimanjaro np

Cities Covered

Arusha-Tanzania

Itinerary

Day 0, :
Pick up from kilimanjaro international airport to Arusha town to your lodge

We stay at  arusha safari lodge , which is a beautiful lodge located on the arusha town near to mount meru  and is a perfect place to prepare you for adventure.
We will gather in the evening at 5:30 pm for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.
We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.

Dinner and overnight at Arusha Safari Lodge: Bed, dinner and Breakfast-included.

Day 1 :
Drive to Moshi-kilimanjaro national park-Umbwe Gate to Umbwe cave

 (at 3,000 m); 6-8 hours walking.
The climb starts from Umbwe Gate (1,800 m.) The path follows a ridge between two deep valleys up through the dense montane forest. The camp is perched between huge trees and thick undergrowth. There is no water available at this campsite, so we must carry from the gate all the water needed for drinking, food preparation, and cleaning.
(Full Board) breakfast, lunch & dinne

Day 2 :
Trek from Umbwe Cave To Barranco Valley camp

(3,950 m); 4-6 hours walking.
The path gets steeper on this section, as you get out of the forest along the Umbwe ridge the route descends slightly to the Barranco camp situated in the valley.

(Full Board) breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 3 :
Early trek from Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

(4,000 m): 4-5 hours walking.

A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally, we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp.(Full Board) breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 4 :
Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

(4,600 m.): 3-4 hours walking
A steep climb out of Karanga, and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views through this empty and dry landscape up to Barafu Camp.The two peaks Kibo and Mawenzi can be seen from Barafu Camp. After a hot lunch at the Camp, The remainder of the day is spent resting as we prepare for the final ascent before an early night summit walk.
(Full Board) breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 5 :
Barafu Camp , Summit To Mweka Camp

(3100 m): 13-15 hours walking.
Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. We will rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp.

(Full Board) breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 06 :
trek to Mweka gate,after hot lunch transfer to JRO Airport for departure

A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch, we drive back to Arusha Safari Lodge. 0r transfer to JRO airport for departure.
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking.
Dinner and overnight at Arusha Safari Lodge: Bed, dinner and Breakfast-included

Cost

The Cost Includes

  • Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport (in our own vehicle)
  • Transportation to and from!!
  • Food all along the trip (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
  • Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
  • Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map (in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
  • First Aid Medical Kit (Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
  • All the required permits and paperwork

The Cost Excludes

  • International Airfare (flight)
  • Visa Charges
  • Your travel and medical insurance
  • Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills,
  • Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency (Additional services)
  • Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.

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