climb the Kilimanjaro via Umbwe route

Our team is composed of experienced people in all fields of tourism industry. The team and it's management are very unique. They will make you feel at home and have an enjoyable time. With friendly, dedicated, knowledgeable guides and cooks, with hospitality and kindness, you will have unforgettable moments while in Tanzania. Whether you like trekking, safari, budget lodge, luxury or camping safari, no worries with us.

Itinerary

Day 1: KILIMANJARO – UMBWE CAVES

Stop At: Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park 40000 Tanzania
In the morning you are picked up at 8am from your hotel and drive to Machame gate to collect your permits. There is then an hour drive to the Umbwe gate where after checking in you set off up through the forest zone. The first day hiking is not overly difficult but certainly steepens towards the latter end of the day. In the late afternoon you arrive in the first camp for dinner and overnight
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: In the late afternoon you arrive in the first camp for dinner and overnight

Day 2: KILIMANJARO – BARRANCO

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
The second day ascends from the forest zone into the heath zone and there are some very steep sections here. Taking it easy is essential to allow your body to acclimatise. A picnic lunch is taken on route and then in the afternoon you arrive into Barranco camp in time to relax for a while before dinner. The views of the Barranco wall and Western breach pertain to events some 60,000 years ago when this whole part of the mountain collapsed. Dinner and overnight Barranco Camp
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Dinner and overnight Barranco Camp

Day 3: KILIMANJARO – KARANGA

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
From Barranco camp, famous for its’ giant groundsels (Senecio species), you ascend the Barranco wall and hike glacial valleys to Karanga camp. Today is a relatively short day hiking and lunch is taken at Karanga camp. In the afternoon a walk can be taken with your guides for great views of the Southern walls of Kibo and deep glacial valleys. Overnight Karanga Camp
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Karanga Camp

Day 4: ILIMANJARO- BARAFU

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Today is another half day ascending to Barafu camp. Once again lunch is taken in camp allowing plenty of time to relax before the summit bid. Desolate apline desert and at times strong winds rip over this camp and yet in the evening slendid views of Mawenzi peak are the norm. A relatively early dinner is taken before heading to rest for the evening. Overnight Barafu Camp
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Barafu Camp

Day 5: KILIMANJARO – SUMMIT / MWEKA

Stop At: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Kilimanjaro Region
Most people depart just before midnight for the final summit bid. Patience and persistence is the name of game to reach the summit and by dawn as the first rays of light start to appear, most arrive near the rim. Ascending via Stella Point affords a realtively short final section to Uhuru peak, the Roof of Africa! What goes up must come down and your goal today is to reach Mweka camp. Overnight Mweka Camp
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight Mweka Camp

Day 6: Arusha

Stop At: Arusha, Arusha, Arusha Region
After breakfast you decend once again through montane forest and around mid day after saying farewell to your crew, you are picked up and transfer back to your hotel for a well deserved shower!

~ End of our service ~
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.