Climbing Mt.Kilimanjaro via Umbwe Route 6 days

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ID: GYG686286-1127662
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Country: Tanzania

Duration: 6 days


Description

Embrace the challenge and raw beauty of Kilimanjaro's Umbwe Route on a thrilling 6-day adventure.
Your 6-day Kilimanjaro adventure via the Umbwe Route is a test of resilience and a visual feast. Here's a glimpse of what awaits:

* **Day 1:** The journey begins at Umbwe Gate, where lush rainforests teeming with exotic birdlife greet you. Breathe in the fresh air and keep an eye out for colobus monkeys as you embark on a challenging ascent through dense foliage. Be prepared for steeper inclines and a sense of adventure, as the Umbwe Route is known for its direct approach. Reach your first stop, Umbwe Cave Camp, nestled amidst the rainforest canopy.

* **Day 2:** Leaving the rainforest behind, you'll enter a dramatic zone characterized by towering rock faces and sparse vegetation. This moonscape-like environment offers a glimpse of the mountain's raw beauty. Prepare for captivating views of surrounding peaks as you conquer the elevation gain to Barranco Camp, where you'll spend the night.

* **Day 3:** Today's trek takes you through the Barranco Valley, a visually stunning gorge with unique rock formations known as the "Barranco Wall." Expect a mix of challenging climbs and traverses, requiring a good level of fitness and surefootedness. Reaching Karanga Camp, nestled on a plateau with panoramic views, provides a welcome respite.

* **Day 4:** Prepare for another day of acclimatization, crucial for summit success. A scenic hike takes you to the base of the legendary Breach Wall, offering breathtaking vistas of the Kibo Crater rim and the glaciers cascading down its slopes. Returning to Karanga Camp, you'll have time to relax and prepare for the upcoming summit push.

* **Day 5:** Summit day arrives! An early pre-dawn start sees you begin the ascent through challenging terrain, including scree slopes and switchbacks. Headlamps will illuminate your path as you conquer the demanding climb. As you reach Barafu Camp, a high-altitude camp perched on the Kibo Crater rim, witness a spectacular sunrise paint the African sky in vibrant hues. Take in the panoramic views before a short push to the iconic Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Celebrate your achievement at the "Roof of Africa" before descending to Mweka Camp for a well-deserved rest.

* **Day 6:** The final leg of your descent takes you down the Mweka Route, offering a different perspective of the mountain. Lush vegetation gradually reappears as you reach lower altitudes. Reaching Mweka Gate signifies the official end of your Kilimanjaro adventure, and you'll be transferred back to your hotel in Moshi, forever marked by your conquest of this legendary peak.

Highlights

  • Thrilling, direct route for experienced climbers
  • Dramatic landscapes unlike any other
  • Conquer the "Roof of Africa" and celebrate at Uhuru Peak

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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.