Meals

Three meals per day with mineral water

Accommodation

TENTED CAMPS

Transport

To and from the starting point of climbing

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Profession English Speaking Guide

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Return transportation from Moshi to/from the starting/finishing point on the mountain Qualified guides with mountain crew National park fees Tents and sleeping mattresses Cutlery / Crockery / Eating utensils Mess tent (for dining) / Mini camping chairs / Tables / Candles Rescue Fees Pulse oximeters First aid kit Guides, porters, cook, waiter salaries Boiled water on the mountain All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner) Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain

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Insurance

Client Cover His/Her own insurance policies

Flights

is not included

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Guides, Porters, Cook & Waiters tips Meals and drinks not specified Gear for your climb Items of personal nature Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included Visas Emergency oxygen

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Day 1 Day 1: Umbwe
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Umbwe

Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp Elevation: 5,249 ft to 9,514 ft Distance: 11 km/7 miles Hiking Time: 5-7 hours Habitat: Heath The day begins with a 50 minute drive to Machame Gate where registration formalities will be completed. We then transfer through villages and coffee and banana plantations to Umbwe Gate. The trail ascends sharply on a forestry track which winds up the dense rain forest. The path narrows and steepens as we climb the ridge between two rivers surrounded by huge trees. Umbwe Camp is perched between trees and thick undergrowth
Day 2 Day 2: Barranco Camp
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Barranco Camp

Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp Elevation: 9,514 ft to 13,044 ft Distance: 6 km/4 miles Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Heath The second day of the trek follows rockier terrain with sparse undergrowth and straggly, moss-covered trees. As we gain elevation, glimpses of Kilimanjaro can be seen. The path flattens as we approach Barranco Valley. From Umbwe ridge, the route descends to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest
Day 3 Day 3: Karanga
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Karanga

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft Distance: 5 km/3 miles Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert We begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then we climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall we cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization
Day 4 Day 4: Barafu Hut
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Barafu Hut

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft Distance: 4 km/2 miles Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert We leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the rocky section to Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position
Day 5 Day 5: Uhuru Peak
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Uhuru Peak

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft Distance: 5 km/3 miles Hiking Time: 7-8 hours Habitat: Arctic Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft Distance: 12 km/7 miles Hiking Time: 4-6 hours Habitat: Rain Forest Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. Near Stella Point (18,900 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep
Day 6 Day 6: Mweka Gate
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Mweka Gate

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft Distance: 10 km/6 miles Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Rain Forest On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi

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Kilimanjaro Climb Umbwe Route 6 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Kilimanjaro Climb Umbwe Route 6 Days

Day 1: Umbwe

Day 2: Barranco Camp

Day 3: Karanga

Day 4: Barafu Hut

Day 5: Uhuru Peak

Day 6: Mweka Gate

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