Climbing Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak (5895 m). Umbwe Route, 7 days
- The cost of the full package of services – 1470 $
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- Africa. Tanzania
- Climbing Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak (5895 m)
- Maximum height: 5895 m
- Program Category: Mountaineering
- The complexity of the program: basic (NOT REQUIRED PRELIMINARY PREPARATION!)
- Duration: 7 days
- High Season: June , July , August , September , October , December – January and February
- First ascent: Hans Meyer, Ludwig Purtscheller, 1889
- Program cost: 1470 USD
The state of Tanzania (United Republic of Tanzania) is located in the eastern part of central Africa, washed by the Indian Ocean, in which there are a number of islands, including the archipelago of Zanzibar. The capital is Dodoma.
On the territory of Tanzania are: 15 National Parks, the highest mountain in Africa – Kilimanjaro (5895 m), the largest freshwater lake in Africa – Lake Victoria.
Kilimanjaro International Airport, located between the cities of Arusha and Moshi, approximately 50 km south-west from the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro is the highest point in Africa (5895 m), an extinct stratovolcano located in northeastern Tanzania, near the cities of Arusha and Moshi. The highest point of the mountain is Uhuru peak (5895 m). The peak was first conquered by Hans Meyer and Ludwig Purtsheller in 1889. There are two more peaks, also extinct volcanoes: Mawenzi (5149 m, the third highest peak in Africa after Uhuru and the mountains of Kenya) and Shira (3962 m). Climbing Kilimanjaro is carried out on such popular routes: Marangu, Lemosho, Machame, Rongai, Umbre, Shira, Mweka and new Northern Circuit Crater Route. The number of days for climbing, from 5 (normal) to 10 days. It depends on the state of the group, how much you are ready to go, distances from 5 to 12 km every day, time from 5 to 7 hours.
Mount Meru (4566 m), volcano – the second peak of Tanzania (after Kilimanjaro), is located in Arusha National Park, about 70 km south-west of Mount Kilimanjaro. Currently, the mountain consists of two peaks: the great Meru, which also bears the peak of Socialist (4566 m) and the small Meru (3820 m). Climbing Mount Meru (4566 m) – good training and acclimatization before climbing Mount Kilimanjaro (5895 m).
Since we are in the equatorial climate zone, there are two seasons: wet (the rainy season reigns tentatively in April-May and November) and dry for the rest of the year. Accordingly, the ascents are held from January to mid-March, from mid-June to October and from mid-December to January.
Guides, Rangers
According to the rules of the park, in order to SAFETY, we are ALWAYS accompanied by an armed ranger !!! The team is led by a local certified English / French / German speaking guide.
Climbing Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak (5895 m). Umbwe Route
Country:
Tanzania
Tour type:
Climbing Kilimanjaro
Directions:
Umbwe route
Complexity:
Easy
Number of participants:
From 1 person
Duration:
7 days
Price:
1 470 US
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Climbing Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak (5895 m). Umbwe Route, 7 days
About This Route
The Umbwe route has a well-deserved reputation of being the most challenging route on Mount Kilimanjaro. Approaching from the south, the Umbwe route is a short, steep and direct climb. After reaching Barranco Camp, the trail follows the southern circuit to the summit. The descent is done via the Mweka route. Major reason that Umbwe route considered to be very difficult is its steepness in the first two days and its shrt time of acclimatization.This route is attempted by strong hikers who are also confident of their ability to acclimatize to altitude.
Day 1: You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to Parkview In hotel/Kilimanjaro wonders Hotel or any booked in Moshi town, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day. Overnight at your arranged Hotel. Hotel is Bed & Breakfast basis.
Day 2: Machame gate for permit (1790m) – Umbwe gate (1800m) – Umbwe Cave (3000m)
The climb starts from Umbwe Gate, where 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.
Distance covered: 9.5km / 6.7mi / Approx. time taken: 6- 7hours / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 3: Umbwe Cave (3000m) to Barronco Camp (3960m)
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. In this camp you will meet with other trekkers from Machame route and Lemosho route. Therefore the population will be bigger.
Distance covered: 7.5km / 4.9mi / Approx. time taken: 5 hours / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 4: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)
Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.
Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi / Approx. time taken: 5 hours / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 5: Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m)
Our day starts by descending into the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical, but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley, which is our last stop for fresh water before the summit. Scree now forms the terrain as we walk through arid and desolate land towards Barafu camp.
Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi / Approx. time taken: 3 hours / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 6: Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Mweka Camp (3100m)
We start off at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Mweka Camp for a long well-earned rest.
Distance covered: 16.4km / 9.6mi / Approx. time taken: 13hours – 15hours / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 7: Trek Mweka Camp (3100m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)
A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower then celebrate with cold drinks. Overnight at your arranged Hotel.
Distance covered: 9.1km / 7.5miles / Approx. time taken: 3 hours / Hotel: Bed &Breakfast
Day 8 etc.: This day left for your next destination. If you wish, for a fee, you will be additionally offered: climbing Kilimanjaro (5895 m) another route, climbing Mount Meru (4566 m), Safari tours from 2 to 10 days, rest on Zanzibar and other programs.
Meals: Breakfast Included
Climbing Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak (5895 m). Umbwe Route, 7 days
Moshi – Machame gate for permit (1790m) – Umbwe gate (1800m) – Umbwe Cave (3000m) – Barranco Camp (3960m) – Karanga Camp (3963) – Barafu Camp (4640m) – UHURU PEAK (5895m) – Mweka Camp (3100m) – Mweka Gate (1630m)
Climbing Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak (5895 m). Umbwe Route, 7 days
- The cost of the full package of services – 1470 $ *
*) ATTENTION!!!
- The minimum cost is indicated for one participant as part of a combined group of 11 or more people, 7 – days tour
- Prices for individual participants and groups:
Group size | 7 days Tour, USD |
1 person | 1,670 |
2 – 4 persons | 1,470 |
5 – 7 persons | 1,370 |
8 -10 persons | 1,270 |
11 + persons | 1,070 |
- Price quotations for climbing are given on terms of escorting the group by a local CERTIFIED GUIDE, ENGLISH LANGUAGE. (This is a MANDATORY condition of the National Parks of Tanzania). As a rule, this is not a problem for the participants of the ascent, since the participant has enough knowledge of English at the school level.
Includes Treks Route :
- Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
- Pre & Post Trek accommodation at Parkview Inn or Kilimanjaro wonders Hotel
- Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees and 18% VAT on tour fees & services which cost nearly 55% of the total cost charged.
- 4 Season mountain tents
- Sleeping Mats
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate
- Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain
- Filtered water throughout the trek
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
- Portable flush toilet can be provided for free upon client’s request.
Not Excludes Treks Route :
- Flights international and Domestic
- Items of a personal nature
- Laundry Services
- A doctor for the group
- Tips to mountain crew
Tip on Mountain Kilimanjaro is recommended for group sharing as following:
- Guide $25 – $20/guide/day
- Cook $18 – $15/day
- Porters $8 – $10/porter/day.
SAMPLE FOOD ON KILIMANJARO (MERU)
The menu on Kilimanjaro (Meru) is designed to ensure your food intake matches your level of exertion. It will provide you with a good balance of protein, carbohydrates, fruit and vegetables.
When you are at altitude you could start to feel nauseous and your appetite may be suppressed, so the meals prepared at high altitude usually contain more carbohydrates and less protein to help you to digest your food.
Your meals will be prepared by your cooks on Kilimanjaro and the food will be carried by your porters.
A typical day’s menu will include the following:
Breakfast:
- Porridge
- Toast
- Pancakes
- Eggs
- Smoked sausages
- Fresh fruit (pineapple, melon or oranges)
- Tea / Coffee / hot chocolate
Lunch:
- Sandwiches
- Fresh fruit
- Hard boiled eggs
- Biscuits
- Fruit juice
Dinner:
- Soup
- Pasta / Rice / Potatoes
- Chicken / Beef
- Vegetables
- Salad
- Fresh fruit
- Snacks
You may wish to bring your own snacks to provide well deserved treat, or energy boost!
Chocolate is generally the best answer and if it has nuts in then even better, but whatever you choose make sure it is a favourite treat and not a ‘power bar’, or ‘energy gel’.
If you are suffering from altitude sickness then your appetite may be suppressed and these snacks may become a good supplement to your meals, so make sure it is something that you enjoy eating!
A powdered energy drink such as accolade sport is also a good source of energy and will help with the taste of the water if you have been using iodine table
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