Tour Overview
8 Days Kilimanjaro Climb-Umbwe Route 8 Days Kilimanjaro Climb-Umbwe Route is the most challenging route to Kilimanjaro. The notorious 8 Days Umbwe Route is our newest tour and the toughest route to tame the summit of Kilimanjaro. If you are an experienced, bold climber you will relish challenging yourself on the unforgiving but uncrowded and beautiful terrain. You will enjoy breathtaking sights that few travelers see. You will experience the raw, primitive beauty of the sun-bleached rocky outcrops. You will balance along knife-edge ridges. Water-carved ravines swoop giddily below. You will skirt round the dangerous mist-clad western Breach, crossing each grade of alpine and glacier zone. Every moment will be a feast to your senses and a challenge to your body and character. The Umbwe route is like a test of endurance amongst the majesty and grace of Kilimanjaro. You stand proudly on top of Uhuru Peak at Sunri. You can say that you have conquered the Umbwe route. This tour is offered by bluechip aviation and safaris ltd.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Start the climb through the rainforest to Lava Caves Camp (2800m) for the first night.
- Ascend a dramatic ridge into the moorland, staying at Barranco Hut (3900m).
- Trek past Barranco Wall to camp near the Arrow Glacier, ideal for acclimatization.
- Scramble up challenging scree slopes to the spectacular crater rim for stunning views.
- Reach the summit (5896m) for an unforgettable sunrise and panoramic views.
- Descend via Gilman’s Point, then rest at Horombo Hut (3761m).
- Hike down to Marangu Gate and transfer back to Arusha, then return to Nairobi.
INCLUDE AND EXCLUDE
- Return transfers from Nairobi to Mt Kenya (private)
- All Park fees.
- All food while on the Mountain.
- Accommodation in mountain huts/ camping where applicable.
- All guiding services
- Porter support for the climb.
- Personal clothing and equipment Tips and gratuities for guides and porter (recommended to be 10 – 15% of climb costs)
- Beverages while not on the mountain
- Assist on Visa Application and processing Upon request
- International Flights upon request
DAY BY DAY
Leave Nairobi for Arusha by shuttle bus arriving in time for lunch. The afternoon is spent at leisure and shopping for the provision needed for the mountain. Dinner and overnight at Arusha Hotel.
After breakfast to Marangu gate and then to Umbwe village to start to climb for four hours through the rain forest to camp at 2800m above sea level.
After breakfast continue ascending along a sharp ridge giving a distinct high mountain feeling then onto the moorland camp and mid-after noon stay at Barranco Hut 3900m
A four–hour walk past an enormous beach wall to camp at the foot of the arrow glacier. A leisurely afternoon and evening acclimatizing behind Mt. MERU.
Climbing the same steep scrambling up the screens and across the frozen Lave on the tottering wall we camp on the stunning crater rim of Kilimanjaro.
You trek up the highest point in Africa Uhuru Peak (5896m) descend via Gilman’s point AND POINT Kibo hut for dinner and overnight ( 3761m)
After breakfast, descend to Marangu Park gate via Mandara. You will be transferred to Arusha for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast leave for Nairobi by Morning or afternoon shuttle bus where the tour ends.
Location
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