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Kilimanjaro
Climbing - Umbwe Route
A hiking Safari up Africa’s highest Mountain.
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Price: USD $1110/person
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Customise: This package can be customized
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Country: Tanzania
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Duration: 6 days
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Persons: min (2) max (6)
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Accommodation: Mixed
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Game Parks: Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
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Activities: Hiking, Mountain Climbing
This route is the hardest but most spectacular
and direct way to reach Uhuru Peak. Extra days
can be added to our itinerary to explore or
relax along the route or to camp in the Karanga
River valley.
Accommodation on the mountain is in tents; you
will need a sleeping bag but a mat is provided.
The porters do not pitch the tents for you but
will help if you wish.
TA – 03 – 7 Nights/ 8 Days – Umbwe Route Trail.
Day – 1 - Arrive at Kilimanjaro International
Airport meet and transfer to Impala Hotel (B&B.)
Day – 2 - Drive to the Umbwe Road head at 1800m.
The route initially follows a forestry track
winding up through the natural rain forest. It
then narrows and steepens to climb the ridge
between the Lonzo and Umbwe rivers. The first
campsite is in the forest by some rock overhangs
at 2940m, (5-6 hours walking).
Day – 3 – A shortly after leaving the camp the
forest ends and the path continues along a
narrow spectacular ridge. Above, the sheer 1000m
of the Breach Wall appears and disappears as the
afternoon mists roll up the Great Barranco. From
the Umbwe ridge the route descends slightly to
the Barranco Hut and our camp in the valley
floor at 3900m, (5-6 hours walking).
Day – 4 - A short scramble to the top of the
Great Barranco and then a traverse over scree
and ridges to the Karanga Valley (4000m, 3
hours), beneath the icefalls of the Heim,
Kersten and Decken Glaciers.
Day – 5 - After climbing out of the Karanga
Valley the trail ascends a ridge to the Barafu
Hut, a bleak location with little vegetation at
4600m, (3 hours walking).
Day – 6 - An early start for the ascent to the
rim of the Kibo Crater between the Rebmann and
Ratzel Glaciers, (4 hours); the last section
before the rim can sometimes be snow-covered and
an ice-axe or ski stick is useful for balance.
From here a further hour leads to Uhuru Peak,
from where there are often fine views of Meru to
the west and the jagged peak of Mawenzi to the
east. After a short time on the summit you
descend to the Barafu Hut for a rest and lunch
before continuing on down to camp at Mweka Hut
in the giant heather zone on the Mweka route.
Those with energy on the summit may wish to
descend to the Reutsh Crater and visit the
dramatic ice pinnacles of the Eastern Icefields.
Day – 7 - A 3 - 4 hour descent through beautiful
forest brings you to the Park gate and your
waiting transport. Drive back to Arusha Impala
Hotel. Evening you can refresh and relax in your
day room. If you're continuing with one of our
scheduled departures you'll overnight and begin
your wildlife safari the next day. Otherwise
you'll continue according to your onward
arrangements.
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Price Includes:
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All park entry fees.
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All camping/hut fees.
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Rescue fees
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Guide and porters fees
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Guide and porters salaries
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Transport to and from the mountain gates
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Meals 3 times daily
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Cook and all kitchen utensils.
Price Excludes:
Please note you can add an additional day for
acclimatization if you wish.
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