| The Umbwe Route provides the shortest route to the Southern
Glaciers and Western Breach of Kibo. An ascent of Kibo by Umbwe route is one of the finest non-technical mountaineering expeditions. It is
serious route, unsuitable for the solitary or the inexperienced. Day 1:
Arrival day in Moshi/Arusha
We will pick you from arrival destination to the hotel booked for stay overnight. After enjoying your cup of Coffee/ Tea a short briefing about
your tour will be presented with your organizer introduction to your Chief guide on trip will be follow. dinner and Stay overnight at the
hotel.
Day 2: Umbwe gate to Umbwe Cave
From the 2,100m the path begins keeps to the narrow ridge crest between the Lonzo River on the west and the Umbwe River on the east. It is easy
to follow as it continues up through the dense forest. The path continues to follow the ridge, rising steadily with some steep sections and
scramble rocks. The route takes you to the first camp Umbwe cave (Bivouac No. 1 at 2,940m) in 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 3: Umbwe cave to Barranco
Keep ascent through steep and scramble rock across rainforest to moorland which it may take about 4 to 5hrs to reach Bivouac No 2 at 3,780m.
After 1hrs walking you will reach to 3,900m and you will see the end of tree line. The path proceed cairn to the Southern Glacier branches
right contouring into the Barraco situated at 4,000m is 2hrs from Bivouac No 2
Day 3: Barraco Acclimatization
This is a good place to rest a day to acclimatize; you may spend your time at camp and snooze in the sun all day. If you are feel fit you may
walk to high altitude and come down to relax in low this it will help you more to get well acclimatize.
Day 4: Barraco to Arrow glacier
The route to the Western Breach from the tree lines and then continue up to Umbwe ridge, which becomes the western lateral moraine of the peak
and the route goes straight towards the Western Breach and then reach to Arrow Glacier which is situated at 4,800m.
Day 5: Arrow Glacier to Mweka Hut.
To ascent to summit on this day you may involve between 10 1/2 or 14 1/2 usually to start this day's walking early in the morning for idea to
see the sunrise and also to avoid the mist the screen and snow on the ascent will still be frozen. So after 3 km. and 6 - 8 hours in 1100mts of
ascent you will reach the top and descent through Barafu in 2800m. for 4 - 7 hours of walking in 12 km. you will reach Mweka Hut.
Day 6: Mweka Hut to Mweka Gate
After breakfast descend steeply through the forest on a narrow path in 10km. of walking and 3 - 4 hours to reach Mweka Gate after 1400m. of
descent
Included:
· An experienced Tanzanian climbing guide
· Mountain climbing orientation the afternoon before the climb
· Tanzanian couriers and porters
· All hotel and lodge accommodations as specified on this itinerary
· Hut fee on the mountain
· All meals as specified on this itinerary
· All ground transportation as specified on this itinerary
· All group equipment
· All park fees on Mt. Kilimanjaro
Not Included:
· All international Flight
· All airport departure taxes
· Personal equipment, sleeping bag and pad etc
· Meals in hotels
· Passport and visa fees
· Gratuities for our local couriers, porters, and trip leaders while on the climb.
· Items of a personal nature such as liquor, fax, telephone, and laundry
· Trip cancellation, travel delay, or baggage insurance, emergency evacuation off the mountain
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