7 DAYS UMBWE ROUTE
ROUTE DETAILS
The Umbwe Route is the steepest and most direct path up Kilimanjaro, offering a tough but rewarding climb. Extending the route to 7 days greatly improves acclimatization and summit success compared to the shorter 6-day option. This itinerary is best suited for experienced trekkers seeking a challenging ascent with dramatic scenery.
ROUTE ITINERARY
Upon arrival, you will meet with our guide at the airport. Your guide will drive you towards the assigned hotel for
overnight at Moshi town. You will have some little rest whereby after some little rest you will meet with your guide to
brief you on your upcoming trek and hiking gears check in so as to be assured that all necessary equipment’s you have them
while having more time to buy or rental whatever will be missing.
| Distance covered: | Approx. time | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 35 KM | 1hrs | - |
Get your drive and heading to Umbwe Gate of Kilimanjaro National Park (1,640m). Stopover for registration formalities
in a mean while once finalized the permits starts climbing. Stopover to Umbwe Camp (2,930 m) for your first mountain
overnight stays while enjoying a little rest and hot dinner. The trail drives over rainforest with prospect of rain
showers get in touch with your raincoat.
These below are climbers reminders recommended in first night on this elevation
• Do not drink any alcohol and get little caffeine intake.
• Drinking more than 4 liters of water at a day retains climbers hydrated.
• We inspire climbers to takes Diamox in mornings earlier before hiking to control altitude sickness symptoms. Check doctor of Diamox prior sendoff for the trip.
• “The higher the discomfort the higher the acclimatization”. Though, as soon you feel sense of headaches and nausea and other symptoms, get notify your guide immediately.
Vegetation zone; montane forest
These below are climbers reminders recommended in first night on this elevation
• Do not drink any alcohol and get little caffeine intake.
• Drinking more than 4 liters of water at a day retains climbers hydrated.
• We inspire climbers to takes Diamox in mornings earlier before hiking to control altitude sickness symptoms. Check doctor of Diamox prior sendoff for the trip.
• “The higher the discomfort the higher the acclimatization”. Though, as soon you feel sense of headaches and nausea and other symptoms, get notify your guide immediately.
| Distance covered: | Approx. time | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 8 km | 5-7 hours | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included |
Gets transit from Umbwe over rain forest heading to Barranco Camp (3,960 m), which is nestled privileged a vast
volcanic fault. In a midafternoon you will Stopover for some rest, explore the view while waiting for Hot lunch and
overnight stay. And if lucky you might be able to realize Meru Volcano for the first time. Here the point to retain
more acclimatization process.
Vegetation Zone; Semi-Desert
| Distance covered: | Approx. time | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 8km | 4-5 hrs | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included |
Get transit over Barranco Wall and heading to Karanga. As come across this track you highly recommend to depart the camp
as early as possible to escape crowds from other climbers groups. Trekking easy across the gorge wall of which takes about
1 hour. Stopover for some rest and take photos from the wonder Paranomic view of Kibo volcano. In a while advance on
towards Karanga camp which of the difficult track as features numerous ascents and descents during the route though this can
be fixed up with our expert Trekking guides. You will have to stopover for a hot lunch with little hours of some rest ready
for acclimatization of climbing towards Barafu Camp of 210m in altitude before descent back to camp.
Vegetation Zone; Alpine Desert
| Distance covered: | Approx. time | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 7km , | 4-5 hours | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included |
Here is where climbers will have an Extra Day for Acclimatization. This day will comfort your energy, and strengthen
climber’s acclimatization. After breakfast, you will advance on along a steep ridge to the great Barranco Wall, which
turns out to be easier than it looks. Get topping out just below the Heim Glacier, you can now escalate on how gorgeous
Kilimanjaro really is as the real Roof icon of Africa.
| Distance covered: | Approx. time | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 7km | 4-5 hours | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included |
Get transit over Barranco Wall and heading to Karanga. As come across this track you highly recommend to depart the camp
as early as possible to escape crowds from other climbers groups. Trekking easy across the gorge wall of which takes about
1 hour. Stopover for some rest and take photos from the wonder Paranomic view of Kibo volcano. In a while advance on towards
Karanga camp which of the difficult track as features numerous ascents and descents during the route though this can be fixed
up with our expert Trekking guides. You will have to stopover for a hot lunch with little hours of some rest ready for
acclimatization of climbing towards Barafu Camp of 210m in altitude before descent back to camp.
Vegetation zone ; Alpine Desert
| Distance covered: | Approx. time | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 13KM | 8 hours | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included |
In a midnight about 00.00Am you will get off from Barafu camp (4,640m) towards Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). The trail holds the
easy walk despite of altitude challenges on trekking. We assign on each two hikers within a group to be accommodated with
guide whom will be in charge to ensure effectiveness in monitoring climber’s fitness. Get stopover at Uhuru peak for some
rest; take some pictures while enjoying a little walk of Paranomic view of the peak dispersed with glaciers before getting
back to Barafu Camp for a 2-hour rest, while retaining energy to descent at Millennium Camp (3,820 m).
Note: It has been recommended that mostly 90% accidents use to occur as descent brings relief from high altitude. Get just be keen to watch your steps.
Vegetation Zone; Scree and seasonal snow
Note: It has been recommended that mostly 90% accidents use to occur as descent brings relief from high altitude. Get just be keen to watch your steps.
| Distance covered: | Approx. time | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 7 km up, 23 km | 7-8 hours | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included |
Get descending down from Millennium Camp over a rain forest in a lower altitude associated relief from any effects of altitude
sickness where you will stopover for some rest, get worm water while getting ready for the last leg of the drive to Mweka Gate
(1,640 m), where you will be awarded climbing certificates and drive back to Hotel for a fresh shower have celebrates with
soft drinks and ready to flight back home. This will be your last occasion to share memorable experience of the trek with your
professional guides and the entire trekking crew.
Vegetation zone; Forest
| Distance covered: | Approx. time | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 15.5mi , | 3 hrs | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included |
Price Route
| NUMBER OF PEOPLE | AMOUNT IN US DOLLAR/PERSON |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $2310 |
| 2-4 People | $2090 |
| 5+ People | $1900 |
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INCLUDED & EXCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking Equipments
HIRING EQUIPMENTS
Most of kilimanjaro equipments you may hire but some is for your personal
use(you must to buy it example:underwear).
The picture above shows the equipments
that you may hire and belows are the categories of equipments
Clothing
- Waterproof Jackets (rain jackets, hard shell jackets)
- Insulated Jackets (down jackets, synthetic jackets)
- Soft Jackets (fleece jackets, soft shell jackets)
- Hiking Shirts (short sleeve shirts, long sleeve shirts, hooded shirts)
- Hiking Pants (also hiking shorts, waterproof pants, fleece pants, underwear)
Headwear
- Hats (caps, sun hat, beanies, balaclavas, neck gaiters)
- Headlamp
- Face Masks (face coverings, surgical masks, N95 masks)
Handwear
- Gloves (liners, mittens)
Footwear
- Hiking Boots
- Hiking Shoes (trail shoes, trail runners, camp shoes)
- Hiking Socks (sock liners, toe socks)
- Gaiters
Accessories
- Sunglasses (sport sunglasses, glacier goggles, ski goggles)
- Water Bottles (Nalgene bottles, hydration bladders)
- Pee Bottle
Equipment
- Sleeping Bags (down bags, synthetic bags, camp pillow)
- Trekking Poles
- Duffel Bags (gear bags)
- Daypacks (backpacks)
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