KILIMANJARO CLIMB - UMBWE ROUTE

Upon your arrival at the Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be met by a car and transferred to a lodge nearby Arusha. which is a beautiful lodge located on the lower slopes of Mount Meru and is a perfect place to prepare you for adventure. [BB]

Visit Arusha National Park to view wild animals found in typical safaris including buffalo, wildebeests, dik-diks, giraffes, and various primates. Return to a lodge for a late lunch and relaxation. Before dinner meet with your guide to receive a briefing of your trek plans and review the packing of your gear. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance. [BLD]

The climb starts from Umbwe Gate (1,800 m.) (5,940 F.) The path follows a ridge between two deep valleys up through the dense montane forest. The camp is perched between huge trees and thick undergrowth. There is no water available at this campsite, so we must carry from the gate all the water needed for drinking, food preparation, and cleaning. Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Cave (at 3,000 m) (9,900 F.) 6-8 hours walking. Overnight at Umbwe Cave Campground. [BLD]

The path gets steeper on this section, as you get out of the forest along the Umbwe ridge the route descends slightly to the Barranco camp situated in the valley. Umbwe Cave to Barranco Valley (3,950 m) (13,035 F.) 4-6 hours walking. Overnight Barranco Campground. [BLD]

A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally, we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp Barranco Valley to Karanga camp (4,000 m) (13,200 F.): 4-5 hours walking. Overnight at Karanga Campground. [BLD]

A steep climb out of Karanga, and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views through this empty and dry landscape up to Barafu Camp. ?The two peaks Kibo and Mawenzi can be seen from Barafu Camp. After a hot lunch at the Camp, The remainder of the day is spent resting as we prepare for the final ascent before an early night summit walk. Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m.) (15,180 F.): 3-4 hours walking. Overnight at Barafu Campground. [BLD]

Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree that has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at (5,735m) (18,926 F.). We will rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two-hour round trip from here along the crater rim to the main peak (5,895 m) (19,453 F.), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp. Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3100 m) (10,230 F.) 13-15 hours walking. Overnight Campground. [BLD]

A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will sign out. After the process at the gate, we drive back to a lodge near Arusha city for lunch and farewell dinner following an overnight rest. Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking. Overnight at the lodge. [BLD]

After saying bye to our team in operation you need a Private departure transfer which is included from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight, unless you have an option to have Safari or any other option we will discuss. [BLD]