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Mountain Climbing |
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| -Mt. Kilimajaro(Kili Trekking-Kili Climb) |
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| -Mount Meru |
- 5 days/4 nights Itinerary |
| -Mt. Oldoinyo Lengai |
| -Usambara Mountains |
| -Pare Mountains |
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Umbwe Route |
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The Umbwe Route is a challenging one,inexperienced ones will find it unsuitable.Its the toughest and shortest route,to the Western Breach of Kibo and Southern Glaciers of Kilimanjaro.Using Umbwe route for An ascent of Kibo by Umbwe route requires non-technical mountaineering experiences. |
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Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to a Hotel in Moshi/Arusha.Please note this is an arrival day and you may arrive at any time.In the evening there is a briefing on the trek |
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| Day 2 |
Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Camp -Elevation (m): 1800m to 2800m/Elevation (ft): 5900ft to
9200ft.Drive from Moshi to the Umbwe Gate. Commence the climb through the rain forest with
packed lunch on route. Dinner and overnight at the first encampment at 2,800 meters (9186 ft). |
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| Day 3 |
Umbwe Camp to Barranco Camp-
Elevation (m): 2800m to 3900m/Elevation (ft): 9200ft to 12,800ft After breakfast, we leave the glades of the forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorland to the Barranco Hut located at 3900 meters (12,795 ft). Dinner and overnight at the campsite.
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| Day 4 |
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp-
Elevation (m): 3860m to 4200m/Elevation (ft): 12,700ft to 13,800ft.After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga
Valley campsite.
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| Day 5 |
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp-
Elevation (m): 4200m to 4600m/Elevation (ft): 13,800ft to 15,100ft
After breakfast, we leave the Karanga Valley and pass the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue to the Barafu Hut. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.
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| Day 6 |
Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut-
Elevation (m): 4600m to 5895m /Elevation (ft): 15,100ft to 19,300ft
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point (5685m / 18,652 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting).From Stella Point, you will encounter snow all they way on your 2-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, we have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.It can be very cold at night at these elevations, but it will be quite warm by the end of the hiking day. You will want clothing for both extremes with you.From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon
Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep. Beer and soda may be available for purchase at the Mweka Hut -- the only location on this route.
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| Day 7 |
Mweka Camp to Moshi-
Elevation (m): 3100m to 1830m/Elevation (ft): 10,200ft to 6000ft
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates.
At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will
probably be plenty to wear, keep rain gear with you everytime)
From the gate, a vehicle will meet you there (at the gate) and drive you back to the hotel in Moshi/Arusha.
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| Day 8 |
Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport / Safari / Beach holiday / Cultural Tourism
You will be transferred by your private vehicle to the airport for departure. You can book this transfer at anytime depending your flight schedule or we can arrange Safari / Beach holiday / Cultural Tourism.
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===Note:===
-You can Choose to either spend your First/Last night at Arusha or Moshi.You may also ask Us what will be the best for you,In your Case.
-Distance between JRO and Arusha= 55Kms Approx.
-Distance between JRO and Moshi= 55Kms Approx.
-Moshi is a capital Town of the Kilimanjaro Region.
-Meal/Board code-(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner,L=Lunch, FB=Full Board, BB=Bed and Breakfast, PL=Picnic Lunch, HB=half Board, Trf=Transfer). |
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