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Kilimanjaro Safaris, Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing

 

The Umbwe is a seldom traveled, steeper, more aggressive route up Kilimanjaro. If you are looking for a more challenging climbing route for Africa's highest peak, this is the trip for you!  

 

AASTM08: 7 Days Mt Kilimanjaro Climbing, Umbwe Route

 

Day 1: Nairobi Moshi
Arrive from Nairobi. Dinner and overnight at Arusha or Moshi hotel.

 

Day 2: Moshi –Barranco Hut
Breakfast. Drive to Umbwe gate via Umbwe Mission, 1400m above sea level. Ascend to Borranco Hut with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Barranco Hut.

 

Day 3: Barranco Hut
Breakfast. Acclimatization day. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Barranco Hut (3950m above sea level).

 

Day 4: Bianca -Barrafu Hut
Breakfast. Take picnic lunch and ascend to Barrafu Hut (4600m above sea level). Dinner and overnight at Barrafu Hut.

 

Day 5: Barrafu – Uhuru-Mweka Hut
Pre-breakfast. Very early in the morning, proceed to the summit - Uhuru peak (5896m above sea level). Descend to Mweka Hut. Decide, with your guide, a suitable spot for lunch. Dinner and overnight at Mweka Hut.

 

Day 6: Mweka-Moshi
Breakfast. With picnic lunch, descend to Mweka gate where your driver will drive you to Arusha or Moshi hotel for dinner and overnight.

 

Day 7: Moshi -Nairobi
After breakfast depart for Nairobi arriving in time for late lunch.