6 Days Umbwe Route - Mount Kilimanjaro
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Day 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport
Pass By: Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Tanzania
Arrive at Kilimanjaro airport or Arusha airport and transfer to Arusha at Mvuli Hotel or Arusha Ambassador hotel for overnight
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Mvuli Hotel or Arusha Ambassador hotel
Day 2: Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp
Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
The day begins with a 2 hours drive to Machame Gate where registration formalities will be completed. We then transfer through villages and coffee and banana plantations to Umbwe Gate. The trail ascends sharply on a forestry track which winds up the dense rain forest. The path narrows and steepens as we climb the ridge between two rivers surrounded by huge trees. Umbwe Camp is perched between trees and thick undergrowth.
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Umbwe Camp
Day 3: Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp
Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
The second day of the trek follows rockier terrain with sparse undergrowth and straggly, moss-covered trees. As we gain elevation, glimpses of Kilimanjaro can be seen. The path flattens as we approach Barranco Valley. From Umbwe ridge, the route descends to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Barranco Camp
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
We begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then we climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall we cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Karanga Camp
Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
We leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the rocky section to Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Barafu Camp
Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. Near Stella Point (18,900 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mweka Camp
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Arusha
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Mvuli Hotel or Ambassador Hotel
Day 8: Departure
Pass By: Arusha Tanzania, Arusha, Tanzania
Our driver will transfer back to Airport to fly back in your home
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport
Pass By: Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Tanzania
Arrive at Kilimanjaro airport or Arusha airport and transfer to Arusha at Mvuli Hotel or Arusha Ambassador hotel for overnight
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Mvuli Hotel or Arusha Ambassador hotel
Day 2: Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp
Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
The day begins with a 2 hours drive to Machame Gate where registration formalities will be completed. We then transfer through villages and coffee and banana plantations to Umbwe Gate. The trail ascends sharply on a forestry track which winds up the dense rain forest. The path narrows and steepens as we climb the ridge between two rivers surrounded by huge trees. Umbwe Camp is perched between trees and thick undergrowth.
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Umbwe Camp
Day 3: Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp
Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
The second day of the trek follows rockier terrain with sparse undergrowth and straggly, moss-covered trees. As we gain elevation, glimpses of Kilimanjaro can be seen. The path flattens as we approach Barranco Valley. From Umbwe ridge, the route descends to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Barranco Camp
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
We begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then we climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall we cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Karanga Camp
Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
We leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the rocky section to Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Barafu Camp
Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. Near Stella Point (18,900 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mweka Camp
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Pass By: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 00255 Tanzania
On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Arusha
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Mvuli Hotel or Ambassador Hotel
Day 8: Departure
Pass By: Arusha Tanzania, Arusha, Tanzania
Our driver will transfer back to Airport to fly back in your home
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 7x Breakfast
- 5x Dinner
- 6x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 7 nights
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
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Tourism
70%
Cultural
55%
Aquatic
35%
Original
20%
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