Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb - Umbwe Route 7 Days 6 Nights
Umbwe
route is the hardest but most magnificent and shortes
way to reach Uhuru Peak. A Less-frequented route, which
is very steep and suitable only for experienced trekkers.Additional
days can be added to our programme to discover or lighten
up along the route or camp in the Karanga valley.
DAY
1: Board Riverside shuttle bus or Davanu
shuttle bus from Nairobi airport or city centre at 0800
hrs and proceed to Arusha arriving at 1300hrs. Depart
for Moshi at 1400hrs arriving at 1530hrs. Dinner and overnight
at a hotel in Moshi or (Pick up from Kilimanajaro airport
and transfer to hotel in Moshi)
Day
2: After breakfast drive to Kilimanjaro National Park
gate at Umbwe for starting the climb. From here hike within
the forest through a narrow ridge between Umbwe and Lonzo
rivers reachin Bivouac No. 1 (known as Forest Caves at
2850m - Camp and overnight.
Day
3 The Path continues follwoing the ridge, then leaving
the forest through open moorlands to reach Barranco Hut
at 395m. Camp oand overnight.
Day
4: This day stars off with a steep climb out of Barranco
valley crossing Karanga Valley and finally reaching Barafu
Hut at 4600m. Camp overnight.
Day
5: Early morning start to reach the crater rim at
Stella point, continuing to Uhuru Peak at 589m. Decend
to Mweka Camp.
Day
6:
The day is spent in descending down to the park Gates
- Overnight at hotel.
Day
7: Board shuttle bus to Nairobi or start a Tanzania
safari
Price
US$1580 per person:
Any additional day is US$ 110
The
price is inclusive of:-
2 shuttle transfers Nairobi-Moshi-Nairobi
2 transfers from Moshi to Umbwe park gate -return
3 meals per day while trekking - Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian
5 days Kilimanjaro trek- Umbwe
4 nights accomodation in camps while trekking Umbwe
First and Last night accommodation at YMCA/Buffalo hotelMoshi
-Bed and Breakfast.
All park entrance fees and government levies
English speaking mountain Guide and assistant guides
Porters- a maximum of 2 per client
The
Price does not include:Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag,
Hats , Rain suits, Warm Jacket, Heavy boots, Scarf's,
Rain Trousers, tents
Note:
All the above items can be hired at a reasonable price
CLIMBING KILIMANJARO
CLIMB: LEMOSHO ROUTE 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS
Day
1: Deaprt Nairobi by Boarding
Riverside shuttle bus or Davanu shuttle bus
at 8am either in Nairobi airport or hotel in Nairobi then
drive through Namanga border /Arusha Arriving at Moshi
at 3.30 pm.Ovenight buffalo hotel bed and breakfast.
Day
2: After breakfast transfer from your hotel to National
park forest edge. From here walk through the undisturbed
forest to Mti Mkubwa camp site for dinner and overnight.
By luck you will be able to see colubus monkeys and signs
of elephants.
Day
3.Take your time to walk through the forest sporting
some of plentiful game and bird life. You will pass through
montane forest and hagenia zone. Dinner and overnight
at Shira camp.
Day
4:. The hike today is across Shira plateau up the
western slope of Kibo massif. Overnight at Fisher campsite.
Day 5: .After breakfast hike up LavaTower - The
first introduction to the alpine zone. The only plant
life being the hardest of grasses and Lichen. Here you
will be able to have a spectacular view of final ascent
route up the Western breach.
Day
6: .With the Western breach ascent route in view,
spend a few hours climbing to the base of the route where
you will make a camp near Arrow Glacier. An afternoon
hike further up the route before relaxing in camp will
help you acclimatize and improve your performance the
next day.
Day
7: Wind your way up the Western Breach non -technical
climbing route about six hours to the crater rim. Explore
the inner crater and ash pit before to pitching the camp
at the crater floor.
Day
8. Summit day. Start your ascent to the summit early
enough in the morning to put on the Summit by 10 am. After
Uhuru peak descend via Barafu Hut and on down to Mweka
Hut camp for dinner and overnight.
Day
9. It take about 3 to 4 hours to make the descent
to the road head . After your lunch bid bye to your porters
and transfer to Moshi for dinner and overnight.
DAY
10.Depart for Nairobi by shuttle bus at 11am arriving
at 6.30 pm .
Price
US$ 1500 per person:
Any additional day is US$ 150
The
price is inclusive of:-
two return transfers from Nairobi airport/city to Moshi
2 transfers from Moshi to Lemosho park gate -return
3 meals per day while trekking - Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian
9 days Kilimanjaro trek- Lemosho
8 nights accomodation in camps while trekking Lemosho
First and Last night accommodation at YMCA/Buffalo hotelMoshi
-Bed and Breakfast.
All park entrance fees and government levies
English speaking mountain Guide and assistant guides
Porters- a maximum of 2 per client
Mess Tent, tables, chairs, toilet tents.
The
Price does not include:
Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits,
Warm Jacket,
Heavy boots, Scarf's, Rain Trousers, tents
Note: All the above items can be hired at a reasonable
price
MOUNT
KILIMANJARO CLIMBING RONGAI - ROUTE FOR 7days / 6 nights.
The Rongai route begins its ascent
of Kilimanjaro from the northeastern side of the mountain,
along the border between Tanzania and Kenya. Experienced
guides consider the Rongai route to be both easier and
more scenic than the Marangu Trail. Summit attempts begin
in the pre-dawn hours, with climbers usually reaching
Gillman's Point at sunrise. For those who feel strong
enough, an approximately three hour round trip hike will
take you from Gillman's Point to Uhuru Peak.
DAY
1: Boards shuttle bus from Nairobi at 0800
hrs and proceedto Namnga Border for formalities then to
Arusha arriving at 1300hrs. Depart for Moshi at 1400hrs
arriving at 1530hrs. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in
Moshi or (Pick up from Kilimanajaro airport and transfer
to hotel in Moshi)
DAY
2
The climb begins at the village of Nale Moru ( 1950 mts)
through cultivated land before entering the pine forest.
Watch out for Kilimanjaro Colobus monkeys in the tree
tops with their white fringed 'capes' and tail. Taking
3 - 4 hours the first camp is on the edge of the moorland
zone where the forest begins to thin out at First Cave
at 8500ft/2600m. Overnight 1st Cave Camp
DAY 3
The morning walk is a steady ascent up to Second Cave
at 11300ft/3450m with superb views of Kibo and the eastern
ice fields on the crater rim. Pushing on to reach Third
Cave taking 3 to 4 hours at 12800ft/3800m for overnight
camp. Overnight 3rd Cave Camp
DAY 4
Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the
saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to
reach Kibo Hut at 15000ft/4700m. The remainder of the
day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent
which begins around midnight. Overnight Kibo Camp
DAY 5
An early start for the summit on steep heavy scree to
arrive at Gilman's Point at 18640ft/5681m in time to see
the sun rise. Those who want to reach the highest point
in Africa can take the approximately three hour excursion
to Uhuru Peak 19340/5896m passing close to the spectacular
glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the
summit area. The descent to Kibo is surprisingly fast
and after some refreshment, continue the descent to reach
the final campsite at Horombo at 12000ft/3700m taking
11 to 15 hours. Overnight Horombo Camp
DAY 6
A steady descent down through the moor land to Mandara
Hut and then downward through the lush forest on a good
path to the National Park gate at Marangu ( 1830m) taking
5 to 7 hours to be met and transferred to your Hotel for
dinner and overnight.
DAY
7.Board shuttle bus to Nairobi or start a Tazania safari.
Price
US$ 1680 per person
Any additional day is US$ 150
The
price is inclusive of:-
2 transfers Nairobi-moshi-Nairobi
2 transfers from Moshi to Rongai park gate -return
3 meals per day while trekking - Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian
5 days Kilimanjaro trek- Rongai
4 nights accomodation in camps while trekking Rongai
First and Last night accommodation at YMCA/Buffalo hotelMoshi
-Bed and Breakfast.
All park entrance fees and government levies
English speaking mountain Guide and assistant guides
Porters- a maximum of 2 per client
The
Price does not include:
Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits,
Warm Jacket,
Heavy boots, Scarf's, Rain Trousers, tents
Note:
All the above items can be hired at a reasonable price
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro climb routes Ubwe,Lemosho and Rongai
