|
Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb -
Umbwe Route 7 Days 6 Nights
Kilimanjaro climbing -Umbwe Route
This is the steepest route up or down Kilimanjaro, thus
those few people who use this route do use this route to
descend rather than ascending . The route also offers
scenery. Umbwe route is usually recommended for descent
only. Hardly anyone climbs it. It is extremely steep and
offers incredible views of Kibo, the Great Western
Breach (a huge stone mass protruding from Kibo) and the
Baranco.
Umbwe route is the hardest but most magnificent and
shortes 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.
DAY 1:
Board shuttle bus from Nairobi airport or city centre at
0800 hrs and proceed to Arusha arriving at 1300hrs.
Depart for Moshi at 1400hrs arriving at 1530hrs. Dinner
and overnight at a hotel in Moshi or (Pick up from
Kilimanajaro airport and transfer to hotel in Moshi)
Day 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 reachin Bivouac No. 1 (known as Forest
Caves at 2850m - Camp and overnight.
Day 3
The Path continues follwoing the ridge, then leaving the
forest through open moorlands to reach Barranco Hut at
395m. Camp oand overnight.
Day 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.
Day 5:
Early morning start to reach the crater rim at Stella
point, continuing to Uhuru Peak at 589m. Descend to
Mweka Camp.
Day 6:
The day is spent in descending down to the park Gates -
Overnight at hotel.
Day 7:
Board shuttle bus to Nairobi or start a Tanzania safari
The price is inclusive of:-
2 shuttle transfers Nairobi-Moshi-Nairobi
2 transfers from Moshi to Umbwe park gate -return
3 meals per day while trekking -
Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian
5 days Kilimanjaro trek- Umbwe
4 nights accommodation in camps while trekking Umbwe
First and Last night accommodation at YMCA/Buffalo hotel
Moshi -Bed and Breakfast.
All park entrance fees and government levies
English speaking mountain Guide and assistant guides
Porters- a maximum of 2 per client
The Price does not include: Gloves, Sun glasses,
Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits, Warm Jacket, Heavy
boots, Scarf's, Rain Trousers, tents
Note: All the above items can be hired at a
reasonable price
|
