Overview​

     This is the route to follow if you are fit, trekking is your hobby and an experienced climber. Umbwe is the most spectacular route that goes direct to the peak, characterized by steep slopes, dense rain forests, narrow ridges, valleys and glaciers. Owing to steep slopes and being hard to climb the route has become one of the least used routes up.

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              Day 1: Airport-Hotel

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the night (a range of hotels are available dependent on your budget). In the evening you will meet your guide and have a Mountain Briefing to prepare you for the climb. You will also be able to hire equipment if required. Dinner at the hotel followed by an early night.

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               Day 2:Umbwe Gate(1700m) to Umbwe Caves Campsite 2,900m 
From your hotel in Arusha/Moshi Drive to Umbwe Gate, after registration start the trail. It is climbing through steep slopes covered with a dense natural rain forest, which then walk along the narrow ridge between the Lonzo River and Umbwe River to reach Umbwe Caves Campsite. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

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               Day 3: Umbwe Caves to Barranco Hut 3,950m. 
The forest ends shortly after leaving the Umbwe Caves, the path continue up past moorland and along a narrow spectacular ridge before reaching Barranco Hut at 3,950m.

 
               Day 4: Barranco Camp (3,950m) to Karanga Valley (4,100m) 
Elevation Gain: 150 meters. 
Leave Barranco Camp after breakfast for Karanga Valley. The day begins with an hour and a half scramble up the Barranco Wall. This is the hardest part of the day and in some places you may have to use your hands to pull your body up. After reaching the top, make a short descent into the greener Karanga Valley. We generally camp on the ridge above the valley to allow for greater acclimatization. 

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              Day 5: Karanga Valley (4,100m) to Barafu Camp (4,600m) 
Elevation Gain: 500 meters. 
After breakfast, begin the hike to Barafu Camp. On the way to Barafu, view several of Kibo's glaciers as well as the junction that connects the descent route, Mweka, with the Machame trail. During day four, hike by the Heim, Kersten and Decken Glaciers. Although the trail to Barafu passes through alpine desert with little vegetation, there are stunning views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks along the way. Try to sleep as soon as you finish dinner as you will awake before midnight for your summit hike. 

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               Day 6: Barafu Camp (4,600m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) to Mweka Camp (3,100m) 
Elevation Gain: 1,295 meters .
Elevation Loss: 2,795 meters. 
Around midnight, begin the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. For the next six hours, hike by the light of your headlamp. The Machame ascent to the crater rim is the most challenging part of the entire six-day trek. The going is steep and slow until you reach the crater rim at Stella Point. 
The hike from Stella Point to Uhuru Peak is a gradual climb and, as far as hikes go, not very difficult. The altitude, however, makes the hike long and difficult. The crater rim hike takes approximately forty-five minutes. Upon reaching Uhuru, take photos of your guide and group at the peak before beginning the descent to Mweka Camp. On the way down from Uhuru, enjoy breathtaking views of the mountain, crater, clouds and glaciers. 
At Barafu Camp, eat a specia- prepared brunch, and take a short break. You still have another three hours to go before reaching Mweka Camp, day five's destination.

 

                Day 7: Mweka Camp (3,100m) to Mweka Gate (1,500m) 
Elevation Loss: 1,600 meters . 
After breakfast, finish the trek with a descent to Mweka Gate. Your last hike on Kilimanjaro is a beautiful one, passing through Kilimanjaro's cloud forest. Watch your step during the descent as the trail can be slippery. Everlasting adventures vehicles will be waiting at the lower station of Mweka Gate to take you back to Arusha. You will be able to buy t-shirts and drinks at the gate. 

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               Day 08: Departure 

-Morning proceed on with your personal final errands. Late afternoon transfer to JRO ready for your flight back home. If you wish to carry on your Tanzanian Adventure and go on safari, we can arrange this for you starting the next day.

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             All the costing includes the followings:

1-Airport transfers for Kilimanjaro airport arrivals and departure

2-2 nights accommodation in a mid-range hotel with a swimming pool (pre/post climb)

3-Transport from the hotel to the park gate-trail head and return.
4-All park fees-includes entry fees-including forest fee, camping 
fee, and rescue fee.
5-Food-3 meals a day; morning tea served in your tent, full breakfast in a private mess tent, hot lunch and complete dinner in a mess tent.
6-Top notch camping gears essential for very high altitude expeditions-including 4 seasons sleeping tents, private mess tents, camping chairs, camping tables.etc-

7-First aid service plus safety and health equipments; i.e. W.H.O recommended 
katdyn water filter,micropur, oxygen cylinder, Gamow bag for prevention and treatment of Altitude 
mountain sickness, pulse-ox meter, thermometer, pressure meter, all the medical items needed for high altitude expeditions.
8-Fair salary for our crew-guides, porters, cooks and drivers.

9-Mobile, chemically treated toilet.
10-Seedlings-in line with our eco-friendly practices-apart from community 
projects, we buy and plant 5 species of indigenous trees in honor of every climber, and you can actually participate in this restorative process..
11-Administrative costs and government taxes

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Not included;-

Visa, flights, gratuities, Tips for the crew are highly recommended and items of personal nature.