The Umbwe route, which is based in the south, is a classic 6-day tour and is by far the most difficult one offered on Kilimanjaro. The first two days are extremely steep, muddy and generally strenuous making it only suitable for well-trained mountaineers. An acclimatization day is rarely offered on the standard programme, but can be added whereby giving the climber an extra day in the Karanga Valley. The descent trail is the same as the Mweka Route.
Inclusions
7-night accommodation in double occupancy
19 meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
Transfers to/from airport or Arusha
English-speaking mountain guide
Experienced cooks, guides and porters
Tents
Dining or mess tents, camping table and chairs
Exclusions
International air – E-Visa for Tanzania – Mountain gear – Sleeping bag – Items of a personal nature – Gratuities to hotel personnel, guides and drivers – Insurance
DAY 1 ARUSHA · MOSHI
Meals : Dinner
Accommodation : Moshi for 1 night
DAY 2 MOSHI · UMBWE CAVE CAMP
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Overnight at Umbwe Cave Camp
DAY 3 UMBWE CAVE CAMP · BARRANCO CAMP
Accommodation : Overnight at Barranco Camp
DAY 4 BARRANCO CAMP · KARANGA CAMP
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Overnight at Karanga Camp
DAY 5 KARANGA CAMP · BARAFU CAMP
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Overnight at Barafu Camp
DAY 6 BARAFU CAMP · UHURU PEAK · MWEKA HUT
continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit. It can be very cold at night at these elevations, but it will be quite warm by the end of the hiking day. You will want clothing for both extremes with you. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. 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.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Overnight at Mweka Hut
DAY 7 MWEKA HUT · MOSHI
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Moshi for 1 night
DAY 8 MOSHI · ARUSHA
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Moshi
Park View Inn
Umbwe
Umbwe Cave Camp
Barranco
Barranco Camp
Karanga
Karanga Camp
Barafu
Barafu Camp
Mweka
Mweka Hut
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy | Land Package | |||
Daily departures | Standard Climb | Deluxe Climb | ||
Double | Single | Double | Single | |
January 1st – December 31st, 2024 | 3459 | 4489 | 4609 | 6559 |
January 1st – December 31st, 2025 | 3579 | 4649 | 4779 | 6789 |
Extra Night 2024 | +469 | |||
Extra Night 2025 | +489 |
ITEMS INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED: | STANDARD CLIMBS: | DELUXE CLIMBS: |
4 SEASON MOUNTAINEERING TENTS | YES | YES |
COMFORTABLE MESS TENTS | YES | YES |
FOAM CAMPING MATRESSES | NO | YES |
CAMPING CHAIRS | YES | YES |
CAMPING TABLES | YES | YES |
HOT WATER BOTTLE FOR SLEEPING BAG | NO | NO |
PERSONAL PORTER FOR CARRYING DAY PACKS | NO | NO |
DRINKING WATER ON THE MOUNTAIN | YES | YES |
FOOD RESUPPLY (ONCE ON TREK) | NO | YES |
SOLAR LIGHTING IN DINING TENT | YES | YES |
SOLAR LIGHTING IN SLEEPING TENT | NO | NO |
KILIMANJARO MAP FOR EACH CLIENT | NO | NO |
DAILY HEALTH MONITORING (TWICE A DAY WITH AN OXIMETER) | YES | YES |
GUIDES EXPERIENCED IN FIRST AID AND LIFE SAVING SKILLS | YES | YES |
COOKS WHO FOR ALL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS | YES | YES |
PORTERS | YES | YES |
OXYGEN CYLINDER (1 CYLINDER EVERY 4 PASSENGERS) | NO | YES |
HYPERBARRIC PRESSURE BAG (1 EVERY 5 PASSENGERS) | NO | YES |
CHEMICAL TOILET (1 EVERY 5 PASSENGERS) | NO | YES |
FOOD DEPENDING ON THE DIETARY REQUIREMENTS OF THE CLIENTS | YES | YES |
AED HEART SAVING MACHINE | NO | YES |
PARK FEES | YES | YES |
HOT WATER FOR GETTING FRESH IN THE MORNING AND ONCE YOU REACH CAMP | YES | YES |
ASSISTANT GUIDES | YES | YES |
ALTITUDE SICKNESS CHECKLIST | YES | YES |
FULL TRIP AND SAFETY BRIEFING | YES | YES |
FULLY STOCKED FIRST AID KIT | YES | YES |
WASH BASIN FOR EACH CLIMBER AT CAMP | YES | YES |
THREE DELICIOUS AND HEARTY MEALS PER DAY | YES | YES |
SNACKS UPON ARRIVAL IN CAMP | YES | YES |
MOBILE PHONES | YES | YES |
VHF RADIOS | NO | YES |
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