8 days tour

8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing - Umbwe Route

$ 2,725 .00 USD

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8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing - Umbwe Route

This tour includes:

Guide

Experienced bilingual trekking guide, assistance guide, cook, porters throughout tour. We have excellent guides who speak fluent English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish and Italian.

Accommodation

6 nights in two-person dome tents at mountain campsites. 2 nights in twin-share rooms at the Sasalinero Hotel. Please be aware that all accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. Final accommodation details will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Others

Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees 18% VAT on tour fees & services Mountain tents Sleeping Mats 3 meals daily while on the mountain Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO) Supplemental Oxygen & Pulse Oximeter

Meals

7 Breakfasts. 6 Lunches. 5 Dinners. Other meals are not included to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where what and with whom to eat. This tour offers Jain, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal and Kosher food options on request. Simply let Nature-Safaris know the food option that you prefer.

Transport

Private vehicle transfers throughout tour.

Not included:

Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

Others

Sleeping bag and pillow. Pre and post-tour accommodation. Tipping. Other meals, snacks and drinks. Single supplement (Mandatory) - This can be purchased on the Book Now page

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents. Please contact our team of Travel Experts for more information. Safaris to: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park.โ€จ Extension to Zanzibar beaches.

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Itinerary of your trip 8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing - Umbwe Route

  • Day 1 Kilimanjaro International Airport - Moshi Town - Sasalinero Hotel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kilimanjaro International Airport - Moshi Town - Sasalinero Hotel

      Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport; and meet by our knowledgeable driver-guide, after greetings and double-checking your bags will transfer you to Moshi town (45 minutesโ€™ drive). The briefing will be provided by your Kilimanjaro professional and experienced guide. Your Kilimanjaro guide will also check your climbing equipment. Anything missing can be rented for you. 


      Accommodation: Sasalinero Hotel or Similar

  • Day 2 Moshi - Umbwe Gate - Umbwe Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Moshi - Umbwe Gate - Umbwe Camp

      Your guide and climb support crew arrive at your hotel in the morning. Introductions and a last brief equipment check precede your drive to the Umbwe Gate of Kilimanjaro National Park. This entrance, situated at 1,640 m above sea level, is where your trek starts. The head-guide will finalize the permits and registration for search and rescue services. Your first-day trekking is meant to bring you to Umbwe Camp for your first mountain overnight. 


      Change in Elevation: Umbwe Gate (1,640 m) โ€” Umbwe Camp (2,930 m)

      Hiking distance: 11km

      Hiking time: 5-7 hours


      Accommodation: Umbwe Camp

  • Day 3 Umbwe Camp - Barranco Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Umbwe Camp - Barranco Camp

      Early wakeup, breakfast and the start of trekking to Barranco Camp. The rainforest will quickly give way to brush, and if it is not too cloudy you will be able to see Meru Volcano for the first time. Trekking on the Umbwe route for this day will be of a moderate length, and around lunchtime, you will reach Barranco Camp (3,960 m), which is nestled inside a huge volcanic fault. Lunch will be provided here, and then you have the opportunity to relax for the rest of the day, which significantly facilitates the acclimatization process.


      Change in Elevation: Umbwe Camp (2,930 m) โ€” Barranco Camp (3,960 m)

      Hiking distance: 6 km

      Hiking time: 4-5 hours


      Accommodation: Barranco Camp

  • Day 4 Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp

      Early wakeup, breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups). Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb, you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano.

      Then you start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, but donโ€™t worry: our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group. After reaching the camp you will be offered a warm lunch. After a couple of hours you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Barafu Camp with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then descent back down to the camp.


      Change in Elevation: Barranco Camp (3,960 m) โ€” Karanga Camp (4,035 m)

      Hiking distance: 5 km

      Hiking time: 4โ€“5 hours


      Accommodation: Karanga Camp 

  • Day 5 Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp

      In the morning after breakfast you begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for a night summiting Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax. After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization hike towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m) and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting.


      Change in Elevation: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) โ€” Barafu Camp (4,640 m)

      Hiking distance: 6 km

      Hiking time: 4-5 hours


      Accommodation: Barafu Camp

  • Day 6 Barafu Camp - Uhuru Peak - Millennium Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Barafu Camp - Uhuru Peak - Millennium Camp

      The group leaves Barafu Camp and the altitude of 4,640 m around midnight. This night you climb to 5,895 m at Uhuru Peak. The altitude poses a challenge on this trek, despite the relative ease of the walk. Every two climbers in the group will be accompanied by a guide whose responsibility is the constant monitoring of their fitness for the climb. Upon reaching Uhuru Peak you may choose to walk on one of Kilimanjaroโ€™s glaciers. The group will then returns to Barafu Camp for a 2-hour rest before the descent to 3,820 m at Millennium Camp. 


      Change in Elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) โ€” Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) โ€” Millennium Camp (3,820 m)

      Hiking distance: 15 km

      Hiking time: 8-12hours


      Accommodation: Millennium Camp

  • Day 7 Millennium Camp - Mweka Gate - Moshi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Millennium Camp - Mweka Gate - Moshi

      Millennium Camp sits amidst a rain forest. Lower altitude and the associated relief from any effects of altitude sickness, as well as the realization of having reached you goal make for a good nightโ€™s sleep. The group will set out on the last leg of the journey towards Mweka Gate Park exit (1,640 m) upon finishing breakfast. This will be your last opportunity to share memories of the climb with your guides and support team. You will receive your certificates of accomplishment at our offices before being driven back to your hotel.


      Change in Elevation: Millennium Camp (3,820 m) โ€” Mweka Gate (1,640 m)

      Hiking distance: 12 km

      Hiking time: 4-5 hours


      Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort or Similar

  • Day 8 Moshi - Kilimanjaro International Airport
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Moshi - Kilimanjaro International Airport

      After breakfast at your hotel today we shall have a short walk around Moshi town(Optional) then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport to connect with your flight. Goodbye!

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 89

Age range allowed for this experience.

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