6 Days – Kilimanjaro Climbing - Umbwe Route

6 Days – Kilimanjaro Climbing - Umbwe Route

The Kilimanjaro Umbwe Route (Also Known As The "Vodka Route") Is Often Considered The Hardest But Most Spectacular And Direct Way To Reach Uhuru Peak - For More Experienced Trekkers. Due To The Difficulty Level, It's Not Very Popular Providing A Nice Sense Of Isolation And Wonderful Views.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Umbwe Roadhead

Pick Up From Your Hotel In Arusha/Moshi Then Drive To The Umbwe Roadhead At 1800 M. 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 2940 M, (5/6 Hours Walking).

Day 2: Barranco

Shortly After Leaving The Camp The Forest Ends And The Path Continues Along A Narrow Spectacular Ridge. Above, The Sheer 1000 M 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 3900 M, (5/6 Hours Walking).

Day 3: Barranco - Karanga Valley

A Short Scramble To The Top Of The Great Barranco And Then A Traverse Over Scree And Ridges To The Karanga Valley (4000 M, 3 Hours), Beneath The Icefalls Of The Heim, Kersten And Decken Glaciers.

Day 4: Karanga Valley - Barafu Hut

After Climbing Out Of The Karanga Valley The Trail Ascends A Ridge To The Barafu Hut, A Bleak Location With Little Vegetation At 4600 M, (3 Hours Walking).

Day 5: Barafu Hut - Rebmann And Ratzel Glaciers - Uhuru Peak - Mweka Hut

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.

Day 6: Mweka Hut - Park Gate

A 3-4 Hour Descent Through Beautiful Forest Brings You To The Park Gate And Then Transferred To Your Hotel In Moshi/Arusha Town.

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Hints

  • US$ 2,000 per person sharing
  • Extra days on the Mountain: US $ 335 per person per day
  • Minimum 2 Pax
  • Tour above can be customized based on your needs or requirements. You can add with Wildlife Safari, Beach Holidays etc...

Rate Includes

  • Transport To And From Mountain Gates.
  • All Parks Entry Fees.
  • All Camping Fees.
  • Rescue Fees.
  • Guide and Porters Fees.
  • Guide and Porters Salaries.
  • All Accommodations on the Mountain Based On Three Meals A Day.
  • Cook and All Kitchen Utensils.

Rate Excludes

  • International And Domestic Flights (We Can Arrange On Request)
  • Accommodation On The First Night Upon Your Arrival Before Climb And On The Last Day
  • After Climb (Book With Us)
  • Airport Transfers (Book With Us)
  • Tips, Drinks And All Items Of Personal Nature
  • Hard And Soft Drinks And Tips
  • Sleeping Bags But We Can Provide For Hire On Request.
  • All Mountain Gears (We Can Arrange Hire Of This)

Prices

Option Price Pax
US$ 2,000 per person sharing Minimum 2 Pax
• Extra days on the Mountain: US $ 335 per person per day Minimum 2 Pax
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