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8 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Trekking Umbwe Route

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Country

Tanzania

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Duration

8 Days, 7 Nights

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Price

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Overview

Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – The Umbwe Route provides the shortest route, and toughest, to the Southern Glaciers of Kilimanjaro and Western Breach of Kibo Peak. An ascent of Kibo by Umbwe Route is one of the finest non–technical climbing mountaineering. It is a challenging route, unsuitable for the solitary or for the inexperienced, and a route off the beaten track. This sound interesting and feel free to book this 8 days Kilimanjaro Climbing Umbwe Route and get different experience

Normally March, April and May are the months with long rains and should be avoided.
November is usually short rains but it is not often rains all the days so Climbing is possible.
The best Months for Kilimanjaro Climbing Umbwe Route are January, February and also August and September.
July can be colder and November to December can be wet.
January to February is the warmest months, almost clear of clouds each evening and morning.
The success rates with our guides are outstanding compared to the overall success rates for all climbers who attempt to reach the top.

Highlights

Go for the challenge on once in a lifetime adventure
Take in amazing views of Mt Kilimanjaro’s peak
Discover the high-alpine deserts of mount Kilimanjaro
Enjoy the beautiful view of Uhuru Peak (The summit of Mount Kilimanjaro)

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Duration

10 Days

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Accommodation

Mid-range lodges and tented camps

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Start & End

This tour will start in Arusha, end in Moshi

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Tour Type

Private group tour

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Minimum age

The minimum age required for this tour is 12 years.

Customization

This tour can be customized

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Your day by day trip

Day 1: Arrive in Arusha:

We stay at Mvuli hotel , which is a beautiful Hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Meru and is a perfect place to prepare you for adventure.
We will gather in the evening at 5:30 pm for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.

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Accommodation

Mvuli Hotel

Day 2: Umbwe Cave (Full Board)

The climb starts from Umbwe Gate (1,800 m.) The path follows a ridge between two deep valleys up through the dense montane forest. The camp is perched between huge trees and thick undergrowth. There is no water available at this campsite, so we must carry from the gate all the water needed for drinking, food preparation and cleaning.
Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Cave (at 3,000 m); 6-8 hours walking

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Umbwe Cave

Day 3: Umbwe Cave to Barronco (Full Board)

The path gets steeper on this section, as you get out of the forest along the Umbwe ridge the route descends slightly to the Barranco camp situated in the valley.
Umbwe Cave to Barranco valley (3,950 m); 4-6 hours walking.

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Barranco Valley

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp (Full Board)

A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp
Barranco Valley to Karanga camp (4,000 m): 4-5 hours walking.

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Karanga Camp

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (Full Board)

A steep climb out of Karanga, and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views through this empty and dry landscape up to Barafu Camp.  The two peaks Kibo and Mawenzi can been seen from Barafu Camp. After a hot lunch at the Camp, The remainder of the day is spent resting as we prepare for the final ascent before an early night summit walk.
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m.): 3-4 hours walking.

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Barafu Camp

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (Full Board)

Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. We will rest there for few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp.
Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3100 m): 13-15 hours walking.

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Accommodation

Mweka Camp

DAY 7: Days Northern Circuit Route Kilimanjaro climb

Third Cave to School Hut
Elevation: 12,700 ft to 15,600 ft
Distance: 5 km/3 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
We climb steadily up and over the “Saddle,” which sits between Kibo and Mawenzi. We continue on to our camp, School Hut. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.

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School Hut

Day 8: Departure day:

After saying bye to our team in operation then you need a Private departure transfer which is included from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight ,unless you have an option to have Safari or any other option we will discuss.
E-mail us at any time to discuss your trip and get the accurate quotation.
Trekking Kilimanjaro for Charity Challenge?
The above climb can be undertaken for your own personal charity or group charity.

What’s included

Daring experienced climbers seeking adventure and challenge will find just what they want on Umbwe. A short steep climb traversing all the climate zones – from tropical rainforest to eternal ice – will put your strength and endurance to the test. Like no other route on Kilimanjaro Umbwe gives a sense of achievement to those who reach the summit.

Your first day on the mountain will start from Umbwe Gate and continue with a lengthy trek to the first camp on your way – Umbwe camp. In spite of the challenge that Umbwe poses to hikers, well thought-out location of camps will contribute to proper acclimatization.

The trek through Umbwe is available only as a 6-day program. Recommended only to experienced hikers in good physical shape.

All transfers to the mountain and back to hotel
Professional, experienced, mountain guides
Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents
Sleeping Mattress
All meals while on the Mountain
Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
Clean, purified drinking water
Conservation fees (part of park fees)
Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
Rescue fees (part of park fees)
VAT (18% charged by the Government)
Surcharge for online payment of deposit (5%)
Transportation to and from your selected route
All land transport
Quality, Waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tent
Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
Certified, experienced, English speaking mountain guides:
Government Climbing Taxes
Climbing permits
All hot Meals prepared by our cook while on Mountain
Guides, Porters and Cook Salaries
Fair and ethical treatment of Porters
Enough porters to carry your luggage

Safety Equipment:

Emergency Oxygen
Pulse Ox meter
Hot drinks at every meal
Water provided on climb, mineral water for the first day and boiled water every day
Emergency rescue fees
Personal Summit Certificate signed by the National Park and your Guide

What’s not included

International airfares and departure taxes

All items of person nature such as telephone call, fax, email etc

Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks

Laundry services

Visa and International flight tickets fees.

Personal items and toiletries

Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain

Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber):

Guides: $20/day/guide
Cook: $15/day
Porter: $10/day/porter
N/B: Our Guides, cooks and Porters are always satisfied with your thanks giving (tip) you have and not beyond your ability.

Useful tips

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Adult pricing applies to all travelers 4 years old and up
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early Latecomers will not be reimbursed
In case of bad weather, maintenance, or for safety reasons, the top level of the Eiffel Tower may be closed
During peak times, the access to the venue can take some time to get through the security checkpoint
Not wheelchair accessible
Read more about Eiffel Tower Skip The Line Summit with Host – https://www.viator.com/tours/Paris/Summit-Eiffel-Tower-Priority-Access-with-Host/d479-7845P10?mcid=56757