Umbwe Route, Silver Level Climb (On Request)
Umbwe Route, Silver Level Climb (On Request)
8 Days Starting and ending in Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Visiting: Kilimanjaro, Kibosho Magharibi, Motamburu Kitendeni, Barafu Camp
Tour operator:
Tour code:
435961
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
10 - 20
Age range:
18-80
Tour operated in:
English , GermanTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Daring experienced climbers seeking adventure and challenge will find just what they want on Umbwe. A short steep climb traversing all the climate zones - from tropical rainforest to eternal ice - will put your strength and endurance to the test. Like no other route on Kilimanjaro Umbwe gives a sense of achievement to those who reach the summit. All guides have "Wilderness First Responder" and "Wilderness First Aid" certificates, along with over 7 years of experience in climbing. At the end of the tour, you will receive an International certificate for a successful ascent!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Kilimanjaro International Airport – Moshi (40Km – 1Hr)
Location: Kilimanjaro
Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by our representative, and transferred to the hotel. In the evening, join the briefing with the climb representatives, who will share various information or you upcoming climb and ensure you are ready to embark on your adventure (For the kit list please refer to the ‘What do I need to bring section’). Please note the check-in starts at 02:00 pm.
Overnight in Moshi.
Day 2 : Umbwe Gate – Umbwe Camp (Hiking 11Km – 5/7Hrs)
Location: Kibosho Magharibi
After a delectable breakfast, a guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in order to meet you and hold a quick briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle to the entrance to Kilimanjaro National Park: Umbwe Gate (1,640 m). After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will start trekking up to your first camp: Umbwe Camp (2,930 m). This will be a long trekking day that includes an important increase in altitude, so don't hurry. It is important to find the right pace for your group and stick with it for the rest of the trip. You should also remember to take your raincoats: this route includes passage through a rainforest, where tropical showers are highly probable. By the time you reach the camp, our professional mountain crew will prepare everything necessary, put tents and cook dinner for you. Change in Elevation: Umbwe Gate (1,640 m) — Umbwe Camp (2,930 m). Hiking distance: 11 km. Hiking time: 5–7 hours.
Overnight in Umbwe Camp.
Day 3 : Umbwe Camp – Barranco Camp (Hiking 6Km – 4/5Hrs)
Location: Motamburu Kitendeni
Early wakeup, breakfast and the start of trekking to Barranco Camp. The rainforest will quickly give way to brush, and if it is not too cloudy you will be able to see Meru Volcano for the first time. Trekking for this day will be of a moderate length, and around lunchtime you will reach Barranco Camp (3,960 m), which is nestled inside a huge volcanic fault. Lunch will be provided here, and then you have the opportunity to relax for the rest of the day, which significantly facilitates the acclimatization process. Change in Elevation: Umbwe Camp (2,930 m) – Barranco Camp (3,960 m). Hiking distance: 6 km. Hiking time: 4–5 hours.
Overnight in Barranco Camp.
Day 4 : Barranco Camp / Karanga Camp (Hiking 5Km – 4/5Hrs) – Barafu Camp (Acclimatization Hike 2.5Km – 1/2Hrs)
Location: Barafu Camp
Early wakeup, breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups). Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb, you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano. Then you start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp (4,035 m), which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, but don't worry: our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group. After reaching the camp you will be offered warm lunch. After a couple of hours you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Barafu Camp with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then descent back down to the camp. Trekking from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp: Change in Elevation: Barranco Camp (3,960 m) – Karanga Camp (4,035 m). Hiking distance: 5 km. Hiking time: 4–5 hours. Acclimatization hike: Change in Elevation: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) – Destination point en route to Barafu Camp (4,270 m). Hiking distance: 2.5 km. Hiking time: 1–2 hours.
Overnight in Karanga Camp.
Day 5 : Karanga Camp / Barafu Camp (Hiking 6Km – 4/5Hrs) – Kosovo Camp (Acclimatization Hike 2Km – 1/2Hrs)
Location: Motamburu Kitendeni
In the morning after breakfast, you begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for a night summiting Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax. After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization hike towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m) and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting. Trekking from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp: Change in Elevation: Karanga Camp (4,035 m) – Barafu Camp (4,640 m). Hiking distance: 6 km. Hiking time: 4–5 hours. Acclimatization hike: Change in Elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) — Kosovo Camp (4,800 m). Hiking distance: 2 km. Hiking time: 1–2 hours.
Overnight in Barafu Camp.
Day 6 : Ascent Uhuru Peak – Descent To Millennium Camp (Hiking 15Km – 8/12Hrs)
Location: Motamburu Kitendeni
Departure from Barafu Camp (4,640 m) at night and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m). Change in Elevation: Barafu Camp (4,640 m) — Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) — Millennium Camp (3,820 m). Hiking distance: 15 km. Hiking time: 8–12 hours.
Overnight in Millennium Camp.
Day 7 : Millennium Camp / Mweka Gate (Hiking 12Km – 4/5Hrs) – Moshi
Location: Kilimanjaro
The camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park's exit: Mweka Gate (1,650 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates in our office and provide you with a transfer back to the hotel. Change in Elevation: Millennium Camp (3,820 m) — Mweka Gate (1,650 m). Hiking distance: 12 km. Hiking time: 4–5 hours.
Overnight in Moshi.
Day 8 : Moshi – Departure Kilimanjaro (40Km – 1Hr)
Location: Kilimanjaro
Indulge in a tasty breakfast and then transfer to the airport. Please note that the hotel check-out is at 11:00 am. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee (available as an optional extra).
What's Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with English- and German-speaking professional mountain crew
- All guides have "Wilderness First Responder" and "Wilderness First Aid" certificates, along with over 7 years of experience in climbing
*There is no guarantee that you will be part of a group, or part of the same group during the tour. Airport transfers will be operated with English-speaking drivers
ACCOMMODATION:
- 2 night’s hotel accommodation
- 5 night’s camp accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1, 7 Moshi
Standard Hotel Category = Aishi Machame Hotel or similar 3*
Day 2 Umbwe Camp
Standard Hotel Category = Standard Tent | Standard Camp or similar
Day 3 Barranco Camp
Standard Hotel Category = Standard Tent | Standard Camp or similar
Day 4 Karanga Camp
Standard Hotel Category = Standard Tent | Standard Camp or similar
Day 5 Barafu Camp
Standard Hotel Category = Standard Tent | Standard Camp or similar
Day 6 Millennium Camp
Standard Hotel Category = Standard Tent | Standard Camp or similar
OPTIONAL EXTRA:
Post-night Moshi
Standard Hotel Category = Aishi Machame Hotel or similar 3*
MEALS:
- 3 Square meals daily on the mountain
- The menu includes different soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit and vegetables; water, tea and coffee
- Breakfasts at the hotel before and after the ascent
TRANSPORT:
- Arrival and departure transfers in an air-conditioning vehicle from/to Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Transfer to the trailhead
- Transfer to the hotel
ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITIES:
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Hike to Umbwe Camp (Day 2); Hike to Barranco Camp (Day 3); Hike to Karanga camp and acclimatization hike to Barafu Camp (Day 4); Hike to Barafu Camp and acclimatization to Kosovo Camp (Day 5); Ascent to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Millennium Camp (Day 6); Hike to Mweka Gate (Day 7)
OTHER:
- Meet & Greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Each participant will be provided with a porter (who can carry up to 15 kg of personal baggage)
- Kilimanjaro National Park permits
- Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees
- Camping/hut fees
- Modern The North Face VE-25 tents
- Oxygen systems and pulse oximeters
- First aid kit
- Warm and comfortable sleeping pads (2 inches thick)
- Group equipment (dining tent, table, chairs, crockery and cutlery)
- Meeting the group at the National Park exit
- International certificates for a successful ascent
What's Not Included
- Visa fees
- Domestic flights
- International flights
- Optional tours (if any)
- Any visit not mentioned in the program
- Lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the ascent)
- Personal gear rentals
- Tips for the mountain crew
- Mountaineering and Flying Doctor insurance
- Sleeping bags
- Portable toilet and shower (available as an optional extra, upon an additional cost)
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
- Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Requirements
Passengers arriving in Tanzania may be asked to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate. Travellers’ cheques are generally not accepted in East Africa. US banknotes cannot be older than 2004 and must have the latest security markings (large portrait of the president).
KIT LIST:
- Small backpack (20–40 litres) for your daily necessities
- Large duffel bag for your belongings, which will be carried by a porter (80–120 litres)
- Sleeping bag (designed for up to -15°C)
- Rain poncho, a water-proof covering for your backpack
- Hiking boots with a water-repellent layer and good protector
- Gym shoes for the first days of the climb and to change at the camp
- Hiking pants for the first days of the climb (2 pairs)
- Waterproof pants
- Warm ski pants (designed for -15°C)
- T-shirts, long sleeve shirts (4–5 pieces)
- Soft-shell or fleece jacket
- Windproof jacket
- Insulated jacket for -15°C is an absolute necessity for the final ascent to the summit
- Thermal underwear for active sports (preferably 2 pairs)
- Light trekking gloves
- Mittens/gloves designed for -15°C for the final ascent to the summit
- Hiking socks (4–5 pairs)
- Gaiters for protection against dust/snow
- Cap/Panama hat/hat to protect your face and neck against the equatorial sun
- Fleece hat
- Balaclava for wind protection during the final summit ascent
- Alpine sunglasses or googles
- Headlamp + extra batteries
- Trekking poles
- Water flasks (2 litres in total); the flask may be substituted by a water bladder installed in your backpack
- SPF 40-50+ sunblock
- Lip balm
- Towel, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush
- Personal medication in case of a chronic disease
- Snacks and energy bars, chocolate and nuts
Please Note
- On Day 1, the check-in starts from 02:00 pm
- On the last day, the check-out is at 11:00 am. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee (available as an optional extra)
- There is no guarantee that you will be part of a group, or part of the same group during the tour
- On your first day at this altitude, it is strongly recommended you heed the following instructions from this point on (1) Abstain from consuming alcohol and caffeine (2) Drink over 4 litres of bottled water daily (little by little, frequently). At night you may experience discomfort associated with acclimatization to the high altitude: because of a reduction in your waking breathing pattern, your body gets less oxygen than during the day. Taking altitude into account, you may therefore start feeling sick and have a headache. Pay attention to your own body and tell your guide if you start feeling any symptoms of altitude sickness
- Day 4: The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitude done in order to speed up the acclimatization process. You should take the acclimatization hikes very seriously. They help increase your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitude sickness
- Day 6: 90% of all accidents occur during descent. Please pay attention to your feet, as there is a high risk of damaging your toenails
- We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
- Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
- In many hotels in Tanzania, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
- No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1, 7 Moshi
- Standard Hotel Category = Aishi Machame Hotel or similar 3*
Day 2 Umbwe Camp
- Standard Hotel Category = Standard Tent | Standard Camp or similar
Day 3 Barranco Camp
- Standard Hotel Category = Standard Tent | Standard Camp or similar
Day 4 Karanga Camp
- Standard Hotel Category = Standard Tent | Standard Camp or similar
Day 5 Barafu Camp
- Standard Hotel Category = Standard Tent | Standard Camp or similar
Day 6 Millennium Camp
- Standard Hotel Category = Standard Tent | Standard Camp or similar
OPTIONAL EXTRA:
Post-night Moshi
- Standard Hotel Category = Aishi Machame Hotel or similar 3*
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1, 7 Moshi
- Standard Hotel Category = Aishi Machame Hotel or similar 3*
Day 2 Umbwe Camp
- Standard Hotel Category = Standard Tent | Standard Camp or similar
Day 3 Barranco Camp
- Standard Hotel Category = Standard Tent | Standard Camp or similar
Day 4 Karanga Camp
- Standard Hotel Category = Standard Tent | Standard Camp or similar
Day 5 Barafu Camp
- Standard Hotel Category = Standard Tent | Standard Camp or similar
Day 6 Millennium Camp
- Standard Hotel Category = Standard Tent | Standard Camp or similar
OPTIONAL EXTRA:
Post-night Moshi
- Standard Hotel Category = Aishi Machame Hotel or similar 3*
Check out our Q&As
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What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
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Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
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Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
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When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client´s arrival
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
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Are flights included in the tour?
No, they are not included
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Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
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