Tanzania
Lodge Safaris
3 Days Ngorongoro Crater
3 Days Manyara, Ngorongoro
4 Days Ngorongoro, Manyara
5 Days Ngorongoro Serengeti
6 Days Serengeti, Manyara
6 Days Manyara, Serengeti
7 Days Best of Tanzania
8 Days Classical Safari.
12 Days Safari & Zanzibar
13 Days Combined Tour
Tanzania & Zanzibar Safari
6 Days Wildlife/Zanzibar Beach
7 Days Ngorongoro/Zanzibar Beach
8 Days Manyara/Zanziabr Beach
8 Days Ngorongoro/Zanzibar
9 Days Manyara/Zanzibar Beach
10 Days Manyara/Zanzibar Beach
20 Days - Wildlife / Zanzibar Beach
Tanzania National Parks
Arusha National Park
Mount kilimanjaro
Katavi National Park
Gombe Stream Park
Lake manyara
Serengeti National Park
Ruaha National Park
Mikumi National Park
Tarangire National Park
Rubondo island
Saadani National Park
Kitulo Plateau
Mahale Mountains
Udzungwa Mountains
Safari & Climbing Tour
12 Days Wildlife Tour & Climbing Marangu Route
13 Days Wildlife Tour & Climbing Marangu Route
14 Days Wildlife Tour & Climbing Machame Route.
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TGHTKI
04 -
6
Days Umbwe Route Trip
A very strenuous walk up steep, slippery paths with many fallen trees to
negotiate. The middle section follows a narrow spectacular ridge with
magnificent views of the Great Barranco and Southern Icefields.
Day 1
 Umbwe
Gate (1800m) - Bivouac (first) camp (2940m)
Hiking time: 5h
After breakfast you will be driven to the Umbwe Gate at 1800m, passing
through villages with coffee and banana plantations. On arrival at the
Parks Gate your guide and porters will meet you. Sign the register
before you entre the park for your first step to accomplishing a
life-long dream. The air is thick with moisture and the path is usually
muddy. The route initially follows a forestry track winding up through
the natural rain forest. It then narrows and steepens to climb the ridge
between the Lonzo and Umbwe rivers, with huge trees surrounding you. The
path offers some spectacular views of deep gorges and if you are lucky,
glimpses of Kilimanjaro towering above you in the distance. The camp is
perched between huge trees and thick undergrowth.
Day 2
Bivouac (first) camp (2940m) - Barranco camp (3950m)
Hiking time: 6h
Shortly after leaving the camp the forest starts thinning and is
replaced by rockier terrain, sparser undergrowth and straggly,
moss-covered trees. The path continues along a narrow, but spectacular
ridge. As you gain higher altitude, catch glimpses of Kilimanjaro rising
majestically ahead of you - etched against the blue sky. The path
flattens as you approach Barranco Valley.
From the Umbwe ridge the route descends slightly to the Barranco camp.
The camp is situated in the valley below the Breach and Great Barranco
Wall, which should provide you with a memorable sunset while your dinner
is being prepared.
Day 3
Barranco camp (3950m) - Lava Tower (4630m) - Arrow Glacier Camp (4800m)
Distance: Approximately kms
Habitat: Moorland / Semi desert
After breakfast you will start your hike towards Lava Tower, a famous
landmark on Kilimanjaro. The path is steep and rocky, with views of Mt.
Meru, Kilimanjaro's little sister, punching her peak through the clouds.
From Lava Tower you turn towards the Western Breach, a steep climb to
Arrow Glacier camp (4800m). This is taxing and symptoms of altitude
sickness might become noticeable. The campsite is spectacular.
Vegetation has now all but disappeared, leaving only rock and scree in
varying shades of brown and black. The campsite is very cold and you
need to be prepared.
Day 4
Arrow Glacier (4800m) - Crater (5700m)
Hiking time: 5h
From the Arrow Glacier camp steep scree and rocky outcrops requiring a
scramble lead up the Western Breach to the crater floor (5700m). This
day will be the toughest challenge by far. After snowfalls the route can
become icy and in these conditions an ice axe or ski stick may be
required. When reaching the crater rim, you will be astonished by the
view of snow and glaciers. Visible to you left is the Northern Ice
fields of Kilimanjaro with the Furtwangler Glacier in front of you. Walk
past this glacier to the Crater camp, situated at the crater rim. If
time permits, you can climb to the Ash Pit (1 ½ hour). The Ash Pit is
340m across, 120m deep and is one of the most perfect-formed examples in
the world. The campsite is very cold as snow might occur. Be one of a
fortunate few to spend a night in the inner crater of Kilimanjaro.
Day 5
(Summit attempt) Crater (5700m)-Uhuru Peak (5895m)-Mweka (3100m
Hiking time: 2h to Uhuru, 7-8h to Mweka
You will rise around 04:00, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle
off into the early morning darkness. From the crater floor you will
probably encounter snow all the way on your 2-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak.
Time spend on the summit will depend on the weather conditions. Do not
stop here for too long, as it will be extremely difficult to start again
due to cold and fatigue. Enjoy your accomplishment and a day to remember
for the rest of your life.
The walk to Barafu camp from the summit, takes about 3 hours. Here you
will have a well earned but short rest, before heading down to
Millennium camp (3100m). The route is not difficult and will take you
down the rock and scree path into the moorland and eventually into the
forest. The camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be
expected in the late afternoon. Dinner, and washing water will be
provided as well as drinking water.
Day 6
Mweka camp (3100m)- Mweka Gate (1980m)
Hiking time: 3h
Habitat:
Distance: Approximately kms
Wake early to enjoy a well-deserved breakfast, and then tackle the five
hour walk to the park gate. Pay your porters only when you know you and
your equipment is safe at the gate.
At Mweka Gate you receive your certificate of summit, after signing the
register, and if you've completed the climb successfully. Climbers who
successfully got to Uhuru receive golden certificates, while those who
made it to Stella Point receive green certificates.
From Mweka Gate you walk to Mweka Village, a one hour walk through 3kms
of muddiness (usually). You receive a hot lunch at the Mweka Village,
and are taken back to Moshi, where you can celebrate your summit, and
have that long-overdue hot shower. You stay the night in Springlands
Hotel.
Please note: Safety conditions or weather may cause the itinerary to
change without warning. Hike times are estimated, calculated to form a
comfortable pace throughout the ascend.
Please note: The itinerary above serves only as a guide. You can add an
extra day if you so wish. You can summit Mt Kilimanjaro via Arrow
Glacier or Barafu Camp with Umbwe Route.
Basically, the above price include:
Guarantee Price, Guarantee Departure.
Free scheduled bus shuttle Nairobi-Arusha- Moshi-Nairobi.
2 nights accommodations in a mid-class hotel (Bed and Breakfast), before
and after the climb.
Accommodation in mountain tents/huts.
Meals (3 meals a day),
All park fees, including mountain rescue fees, and government taxes.
Services of our own trained English-speaking mountain guide, and a
skilled cook, and enough numbers of porters for your luggage,
Transport from your hotel to the mountain, and back to your hotel.
The price does not include:
-Item of personal nature.
-Tips to guide and porters
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Tanzania
Camping Safaris
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3 Days Ngorongoro Crater
3 Days Manyara, Ngorongoro
4 Days Ngorongoro, Manyara
5 Days Manyara/Serengeti/Crater
6 Days Manyara/Serengeti/Crater
6 Days Crater/Serengeti/Manyara
7 Days Serengeti/Tarangire
8 Days Crater/Serengeti/Manyara
13 Days Ngorongoro/Masai Mara
Serengeti Migration
Safaris
3 Days Serengeti Migration Safari
4 Days Manyara/Serengeti/Crater
5 Days Ngorongoro/ Serengeti
6 Days Ngorongoro/Serengeti
6 Days Manyara/Serengeti/Crater
Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing
Marangu Climbing Route 1
Marangu Climbing Route
Mweka Route Climbing
Umbwe Climbing Route
Machame Climbing Route
Shira Climbing Route
Lemosho Climbing Route
Rongai Climbing Route
Zanzibar Beach Holidays
Stone Town Tour
Spice Tour
Jozani Forest
Prison Island
Chumbe Marine Park
Mangapwani Caves
3 Days Beach Safari Zanzibar
4 Days Beach Safari Zanzibar
5 Days Beach Safari Zanzibar
5 Days Beach Safari Zanzibar
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