Umbwe Route – 8 Days

Overview

The Umbwe Route 6 Days stands as the briefest path to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. This trail, especially after recent rainfall, can prove to be a challenging and muddy endeavor. The ascent to the initial camp, Umbwe Cave, is characterized by steep and rugged terrain. Despite its difficulties, this route presents a genuine sense of adventure, making it an ideal choice for intrepid climbers seeking a challenging and daring experience.

    Itinerary

    • Day 01: Arrival in Moshi

    • Day 02: Umbwe Cave (Hiking Time: 6-8 hours / Altitude: 3000 m)

    • Day 03: Barranco Valley (Hiking Time: 4-6 hours / Altitude: 3950 m)

    • Day 04: Karanga Campsite (Hiking Time: 4-5 hours / Altitude: 4000 m)

    • Day 05: Barafu Camp (Hiking Time: 4-5 hours / Altitude: 4600 m)

    • Day 06 Mweka Forest Camp (Hiking Time: 13-15 hours / Altitude: 3100 m)

    • Day 07: Mweka Forest Camp to Mweka Gate (Hiking Time: 3-5 hours / Altitude: 1650 m)

    • Day 08: Moshi to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Further Tanzanian Adventures

    Inclusions

    This Tour Includes:

    • Accommodations the night before and the night after the trek two nights in Moshi
    • Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
    • Professional, experienced, mountain guides
    • All Park fees
    • Entry fees, Rescue fees, camping fees or hut fees
    • All meals while on the Mountain
    • Arrival and Departure transfers
    • Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
    • Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
    • Transport to the gate on starting day and after the trek
    • Clean, purified drinking water
    • Private, portable chemical flush toilets
    • Fair and ethical treatment of porters
    • Portable Summit Emergency Oxygen
    • Kilimanjaro National park certificate for successful summit attempt
    • Flying Doctor Service

    This Tour Excludes but option service

    • Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival
    • Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
    • Meals not listed above
    • Optional Tours (short safari before or after your climb, marangu village day tour, day trip to lake challa, etc)
    • Tips and any items of personal nature
    • Health requirements (Yellow Fever – only compulsory if you travel to Tanzania via a Yellow Fever infected country, Meningitis & Hepatitis A remains optional, but comes recommended)

    Accommodations

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