Kilimanjaro Climb, Umbwe Route, 5 Days
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Kilimanjaro Climb, Umbwe Route, 5 Days

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Day 1: Start: Umbwe Gate (1650m) Finish: Umbwe Cave Camp (2944m) Total distance: 9.6km

Hiking Time (approx.): 5-7 hours

The starting point for Umbwe is the closest from Moshi town- after a short drive you will arrive at the gate where you will sign in to the National Park.

Day 2: Start: Umbwe Cave Camp (2944m) Finish: Barranco Camp (3986m)

Total distance: 4.75km

Hiking Time (approx.): 4-6 hours

Shortly after leaving camp you will come out on to a ridge, with two steep ravines home to the Lonzo stream on the left and Umbwe stream on the right, 

Day 3: Barranco Camp (3980m) to Barafu Camp (4640m) Total distance (approx.): 9.4km Hiking time: 7-8 hours

Rise for an early breakfast and then head for a little challenge as you climb up what has been nicknamed the ‘breakfast rock’.

Day 4: Summit (5895m) to Mweka Camp (3080m)

Total distance: 10.8km

Hiking time: Summit- Barafu Camp (2-3hours) Barafu Camp- Mweka Camp (4-5 hours)

From the summit you will descend back down to Barafu Camp where you will be welcomed by the rest of the crew and enjoy a short break and breakfast. Here you can have a nap for a couple of hours if you wish and depending on the time you arrive. From Barafu Camp you will make your way down to Mweka Camp, passing from desert to moorland terrain. 

Day 5: Mweka Camp (3080m) to Mweka Gate (1800m)

Total distance: 8.5km

Hiking time: 3-4 hours.

 Passing through the montane forest, similar to your first day trekking, you will make your way down to Mweka Gate, stopping to watch the monkeys and spot turaco birds or hornbills. Upon reaching the gate you will sign out and exit Kilimanjaro National Park.
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Included
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Features
Cultural
60%
Tourism
55%
Sport
45%
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