Mt. Kilimanjaro Umbwe Treks

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  • OUR TREKKING TOURS:  

Mt. Kilimanjaro Umbwe Victory – Seven-day Trek

Mt. Kilimanjaro Umbwe Casual – Six-day Trek

Mt. Kilimanjaro Umbwe Express – Five-day Trek

Kilimanjaro Shira Here are presented the standard Mt. Kilimanjaro Umbwe Treks, which have the same route but differ in number of days.

Umbwe Route is a route suitable for more experienced trekkers as long as they avoid rushing up! Altitude-gain on this route is quite rapid. It is a six day trek and somewhat more difficult than the Machame-Mweka Route. It is steep, strenuous, quite scenic and direct route to the Uhuru Peak. Mud and ice can be expected at any time of the year. Descent is on Mweka Route.

Note:
Accommodation is in tents. Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is a serious attempt and proper acclimatization is important. An extra day for acclimatization at Barranco Camp will increase your chances to summit the mountain.

For more information about what to bring on trek, altitude diseases and other trekking details, have a look at our Trekking Tips, Trekking FAQ and Altitude Illness info. For any queries about Mt. Kilimanjaro Tours as well as quick price quotation please do not hesitate to contact us!

  • ITINERARY:

DAY 1: Arusha – Umbwe Gate – Forrest Caves (13km, 4-5 hour walk, 950m ascent)
Transfer from your hotel to the Umbwe Gate where the trek for Uhuru Peak begins following the path through the rainforest until the Forrest Caves are reached. Picnic lunch on the way; dinner and overnight in tents.

DAY 2: Forrest Caves– Barranco Camp (5km, 4-5 hour walk, 1100m ascent)
After breakfast, the trek continues through the forest passing upper caves and glacier streams all the way to the Barranco Camp for overnight. Picnic lunch on the way; dinner and overnight in Barranco Camp.  

DAY 3: Barranco Camp
OPTION: An extra day and night at Barranco Camp to help acclimatization. Breakfast, lunch, dinner at Barranco Camp. Side-trips or just relaxation in the camp.

DAY 3/4: Barranco Camp– Arrow Glacier Camp (5km, 6-7 hour walk, 1150m ascent)
The day is spent ascending to the day’s destination, the Arrow Glacier Camp, for dinner and overnight. Picnic lunch on the way.

DAY 4/5: Arrow Glacier Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp (16km, 10-15 hour walk, 800m ascent, 2200m descent)
After midnight, the final ascent towards the highest point of Africa begins. Passing the Stella Point and the Uhuru Peak is conquered! YES!!! Descend to Mweka Camp for overnight.

DAY 5/6: Mweka Camp– Mweka Gate – Arusha (9km, 3-4 hour walk, 1600m descent)
The day is spent descending to the Mweka Gate where you will be met and transferred back to your overnight hotel in Arusha. Do not forget to take your certificate!!!

End of tour!

  • DISTANCE CHART:

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  • 2012 PRICES:

    2012 UMBWE
    TREKKING TOUR

    PRIVATE
    (1 pax)

    COUPLE
    (2 pax)
    TRIPLE
    (3 pax)

    GROUP
    (4-5 pax)

    Mt. Kilimanjaro
    7-day Umbwe Victory
    1639 USD
    1539 USD
    1479 USD
    1439 USD

    Mt. Kilimanjaro
    6-day Umbwe Casual

    1499 USD
    1399 USD
    1339 USD

    1299 USD

    Mt. Kilimanjaro
    5-day Umbwe Express
    1359 USD
    1259 USD
    1199 USD

    1159 USD

 
VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE

On 1 January 2006 the following actions from Tanzanian Government came into effect and resulted in the rise of the price of all Mt. Kilimanjaro Umbwe Treks:
1) 24-hour government entrance fee for Kilimanjaro National Park doubled.

In addition, on 1 July 2006 the following actions from Tanzanian Government came into effect and resulted in the additional rise of the 2006/7 price of all Mt. Kilimanjaro Umbwe Treks:
1) Camping Fees for Basic Campsites increased for 50% and 25% for Special Campsites.
2) Vehicle Fees in all National Parks doubled.

 
For all queries and quick price quotations about our Mt. Kilimanjaro Umbwe Victory, Mt. Kilimanjaro Umbwe Casual and Mt. Kilimanjaro Umbwe Express please do not hesitate to contact us!

  • The prices are quoted in US dollars (US$) per person.
  • The prices are inclusive of: park entrance fees, camping/hut fees, rescue fees on the mountain, transfers, English-speaking mountain guide, assistant guide, helpers/porters, a cook, camping equipment - tents, dining tents with table and chairs, matresses, sleeping bags (if accommodation is in tents it is highly recommended that you bring with you your own high-quality sleeping bag!), three meals per day while on tour.
  • The prices are exclusive of: items of personal nature (e.g. toiletries, phone calls, souvenirs, beverages etc.), medical and personal insurance, accommodation and meals before/after the trek, tipping to the crew.
  • Additional AAR Action - Emergency Rescue & Evacuation Insurance (also called AAR Tourist Cover) can be obtained in our office for only 1 USD per day!
  • Please read our Terms and Conditions.
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