KILIMANJARO-UMBWE ROUTE 6 DAYS TREKKING begins and ends at Arusha Green Mountain Hotel. Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), there will be a private transfer from Xandro Adventure Tours waiting at the airport to pick you to Arusha Green Mountain Hotel. All airport transfers are part of the package, no extra fee is required. The Umbwe route has a well-deserved reputation of being the most challenging route on Mount Kilimanjaro.
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DAY 1: ARRIVE IN TANZANIA:

We stay at Arusha Green Mountain Hotel, which is a beautiful Hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Meru and is a perfect place to prepare you for adventure. Gather in the evening at 5:30 pm for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.
Dinner and overnight at Arusha Green Mountain Hotel: Bed, dinner, and Breakfast-included.

DAY 2: UMBWE CAVE (FULL BOARD)

The climb starts from Umbwe Gate (1,800 m.) The path follows a ridge between two deep valleys up through the dense montane forest. The camp is perched between huge trees and thick undergrowth. There is no water available at this campsite, so we must carry from the gate all the water needed for drinking, food preparation, and cleaning.

Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Cave (at 3,000 m); 6-8 hours walking.

DAY 3: UMBWE CAVE TO BARRANCO (FULL BOARD)
The path gets steeper on this section, as you get out of the forest along the Umbwe ridge the route descends slightly to the Barranco camp situated in the valley.

Umbwe Cave to Barranco valley (3,950 m); 4-6 hours walking.

DAY 4: BARRANCO CAMP TO KARANGA CAMP (FULL BOARD)

A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally, we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp.

Barranco Valley to Karanga camp (4,000 m): 4-5 hours walking.

DAY 5: KARANGA CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP (FULL BOARD)

A steep climb out of Karanga, and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views through this empty and dry landscape up to Barafu Camp. 
The two peaks Kibo and Mawenzi can be seen from Barafu Camp. After a hot lunch at the Camp, The remainder of the day is spent resting as we prepare for the final ascent before an early night summit walk.

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m.): 3-4 hours walking.

DAY 6: BARAFU CAMP TO SUMMIT TO MWEKA CAMP (FULL BOARD)

Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. We will rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to the main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp.

Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3100 m): 13-15 hours walking.

DAY 7: DESCENT – MWEKA CAMP TO MWEKA GATE TO ARUSHA (FULL BOARD)

A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch, we drive back to Arusha at Green Mountain Hotel.

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking.

Dinner and overnight at Arusha Green Mountain Hotel: Bed, dinner, and Breakfast-included.

DAY 8: DEPARTING DAY:
After saying bye to our team of guides then you need a private departure transfer which is included from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight unless you have an option to have a short safari or any other option we will discuss.

KILIMANJARO-UMBWE ROUTE 6 DAYS TREKKING INCLUDES.

Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees
Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha and Arusha to Kilimanjaro airport
Hotel Lodging the night before and the night after the climb, with dinner and breakfast included (double occupancy)
With bed dinner and breakfast
Transfer from your hotel to starting point for your climb, and return to your hotel after your climb
Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping fees, and climbing permits.
Flying Doctor Service

KILIMANJARO-UMBWE ROUTE 6 DAYS TREKKING EXCLUDES.

Flights and airport taxes
Items of a personal nature
Compulsory tips for guides, porters and cook (average tip is anything from US $230 to US $ 300 per hiker
South African passport holders do NOT require a visa for Tanzania, however, most other Nationalities require a visa for Tanzania
Tips and any items of personal nature.