5 Nights / 6 Days
Umbwe route Kilimanjaro Trekking is the challenging climbing route among the rest of the Kilimanjaro Climbing route because of it being the direct and steep route, by which to some points, a climber might be required to use hands to climb. However, Umbwe route Kilimanjaro trekking is not a technical route just need the climbing experiences due to its nature. Hiking through Umbwe route you will join climbers from Machame near the Baranco Camp. The different of the 6 days and 7 days climb, is on the 3rd climbing day whereby for 6 days climb, they will skip the 3rd day for acclimatization.
The first day of your Adventure will begin in Moshi town having your breakfast from your lodging place and then you will meet by your Mountain guide/guides and the driver who will pick you from your hotel and take a drive to Umbwe gate. Reaching at the gate, the porters will take the luggage and do the Kilogram check at the gate and they will start the climb leaving you behind with your guide. After the gate and park formalities it鈥檚 when you will start the hike with your guide, always follow the instructions from your guide. The climb will be of 4 to 5hrs which is the distance of 10 Kilometers walking through the ridge and valleys to the thick montane forest reaching to the Umbwe cave campsite where you will overnight. Time and distance: 4 to 5 hrs. which is 10km distance Elevation: 5,249 ft to 9,514 ft
It is the second day of your hike looking forward to reach the highest point in Africa, the Uhuru peak of the Kilimanjaro Mountain. You will be hiking through the Moorland Forest enjoying the view of the Baranco valleys and the snowcap of the mountain. It will be a hike of 4 to 5hrs and distance of 6 Kilometers reaching the Baranco camp for your camping and resting to collect some energy for the next day hike. Time and distance: 4 to 5 hrs which is 6km distance Elevation: 9,514 ft to 13,044 ft.
This is the adventurous day when climbing the Kilimanjaro via Machame route where ypu will be facing the climb of the Baranco wall. Considering the distance, it is a short climb because it is just a distance of 4 Kilometers, but considering the climbing challenges it will take 4 to 5hrs climbing through the Baranco wall and the alpine desert valleys where you will be enjoying the view of the Kibo peak which will be closer, the southern glaciers and the western bridge. Reaching the Karanga camp you will have your rest collecting some energy for your next day venture. Time and distance: hiking of 4 to 5hrs a distance of 4km Elevation: 13,000ft to 13,100ft
The hike will begin after your breakfast; you will be hiking through the alpine desert enjoying the stunning view of the two Kilimanjaro cones of Kibo and Mawenzi. It will be a 4 to 5hrs hike a distance of 4 Kilometers. You will be walking hitting the junction that connects with the Mweka trail and head up to the Barafu camp where you will be complete the southern circuit of the Kilimanjaro Mountain. Here you will do the camping with an early sleep and meals read for the next day complete adventure which starts in the midnight. Time and distance: hiking of 4 to 5hrs a distance of 4km Elevation: 13,100ft to 15,300ft
This is the lifetime memory day of reaching the highest point of Africa, 鈥渢he roof of Africa鈥 of the Kilimanjaro Mountain. The day will begin in the midnight where you will be leaving your tents and the porters as you will be accompanied by the guides and summit porter heading to the summit point. Heading up there, it is a physical and mentally challenging hike with and extreme cold and elevation. As you will start the hike nearly the midnight, you will have a dark hike as you will need your head-lump than ever, you will hike up to the Gilman鈥檚 point where you will be amazed with a stunning sunrise from the Mawenzi cone, then you will have a short walk and finally you are there 鈥淐ONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE REACHED THE HIGHEST PEAK IN FRICA, THE UHURU PEAK OK KILIMANJARO MOUNTAIN鈥 due to the weather you will not last long here you will take some photos at the sign post of the Uhuru point and starts your descend down through the Mweka route, where you will have a stop at the Barafu camp for your Lunch and trek down up to the Mweka camp for your overnight stay and dinner. On descending down it is a very rocky trail and can be quite hard on the knees, trekking poles are helpful. Time and distance: hiking of 6 to 8hrs ascending and 5 to 6hrs descending a distance of 5km up and 13km down respectively. Elevation: 15,600ft to 19,341ft up and 19,341ft to 10,065 down
Finally, you will be on your last day of your lifetime memory adventure, you will take your breakfast at your camp and starts your trek down up to Mweka gate, and you will be walking through wet and muddy forestry trail which requires your walking poles. At the gate you will meet our driver waiting for you where you will be picked and drive back to Moshi town for your next schedule. Time and distance: hiking of 3 to 4hrs a distance of 10km Elevation: 10,150ft to 5500ft
No of pax | Age Limit | Price per pax (Rs) |
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Adult | Above 12 years | $ 1860 / Adult ( With Tax ) |
Kilimanjaro Lifetime Adventures is the registered Tanzania Local Tour Operator Company located in Moshi Town Kilimanjaro Region. The company is legally recognized by the government business registration and Operation Authorities and Agencies to cater Tanzania inbound travelers for their holidays in Tanzania i.e TANAPA. The company is one of the sustainable tourism companies on focusing of satisfying the present generation while conserving for the resources for the future generation. It being a classic tour company, we mainly focus on providing unique experiences for traveler鈥檚 holiday based on Adventures tours Mountain Climbing, Wildlife Safari Tour, Beach Holidays, Cultural and historical visits, other day trips excursions around the traveler鈥檚 arrival destination. The company caters the inbound travelers to all of Tanzania Majestic destinations. Kilimanjaro Lifetime Adventures will make you experience Tanzania destinations in a very unique and your tasty manner. Allow us to show you around is this fantastic destination with a unique means of giving you a life time memorable experience. Read More...
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