7 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing- Umbwe Route

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6 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Umbwe route is the hardest but most magnificent and shortest way to reach Uhuru Peak. A Less-frequented route, which is very steep and suitable only for experienced trekkers.Additional days can be added to our programme to discover or lighten up along the route or camp in the Karanga valley.

What's Included

First and Last night accommodation at YMCA/Buffalo hotelMoshi -Bed and Breakfast.
2 transfers from Moshi to Umbwe park gate -return
2 shuttle transfers Nairobi-Moshi-Nairobi
Lunch (Optional[5])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[6])
Breakfast
3 meals per day while trekking - Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian
5 days Kilimanjaro trek- Umbwe
Gloves, Sunglasses, Sleeping bag, Hats, Rain suits, Warm Jacket, Heavy boots, Rain Trousers, Tents

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up available from airbnb and private apartments

Drop-off point

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival Moshi

    1 stop
  • 1
    Moshi

    Pick up from Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to hotel in Moshi on Bed and breakfast.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Moshi to Umbwe

    1 stop
  • 2

    After breakfast drive to Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Umbwe for starting the climb. From here hike within the forest through a narrow ridge between Umbwe and Lonzo rivers reaching Bivouac No. 1 (known as Forest Caves at 2850m - Camp and overnight.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Barranco Hut

    1 stop
  • 3

    The Path continues following the ridge, then leaving the forest through open moorlands to reach Barranco Hut at 395m. Camp oand overnight.

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Barafu Hut

    1 stop
  • 4

    This day stars off with a steep climb out of Barranco valley crossing Karanga Valley and finally reaching Barafu Hut at 4600m. Camp overnight.

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Mweka Camp

    1 stop
  • 5

    Early morning start to reach the crater rim at Stella point, continuing to Uhuru Peak at 589m. Decend to Mweka Camp

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 6

    Descend to Gate

    1 stop
  • 6

    The day is spent in descending down to the park Gates - Overnight at hotel.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Gracepatt Safaris

Tags

Multi-day Tours
Extreme Sports
Small Group
Zombie
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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