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Mt. Kilimanjaro
Climb - Umbwe Route 7 Days 6 Nights
Umbwe route
is the hardest but most magnificent and shortes way to reach Uhuru Peak.
A Less-frequented route, which is very steep and suitable only for experienced
trekkers.Additional days can be added to our programme to discover or
lighten up along the route or camp in the Karanga valley.
DAY 1: Board
Riverside shuttle bus or Davanu shuttle bus from Nairobi airport or city
centre at 0800 hrs and proceed to Arusha arriving at 1300hrs. Depart for
Moshi at 1400hrs arriving at 1530hrs. Dinner and overnight at a hotel
in Moshi or (Pick up from Kilimanajaro airport and transfer to hotel in
Moshi)
Day 2: After
breakfast drive to Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Umbwe for starting
the climb. From here hike within the forest through a narrow ridge between
Umbwe and Lonzo rivers reachin Bivouac No. 1 (known as Forest Caves at
2850m - Camp and overnight.
Day 3 The
Path continues follwoing the ridge, then leaving the forest through open
moorlands to reach Barranco Hut at 395m. Camp oand overnight.
Day 4: This
day stars off with a steep climb out of Barranco valley crossing Karanga
Valley and finally reaching Barafu Hut at 4600m. Camp overnight.
Day 5: Early
morning start to reach the crater rim at Stella point, continuing to Uhuru
Peak at 589m. Decend to Mweka Camp.
Day 6:
The day is spent in descending down to the park Gates - Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Board
shuttle bus to Nairobi or start a Tanzania safari
Price US$1580 per
person:
Any additional day is US$ 110
The price is inclusive
of:-
2 shuttle transfers Nairobi-Moshi-Nairobi
2 transfers from Moshi to Umbwe park gate -return
3 meals per day while trekking - Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian
5 days Kilimanjaro trek- Umbwe
4 nights accomodation in camps while trekking Umbwe
First and Last night accommodation at YMCA/Buffalo hotelMoshi -Bed and
Breakfast.
All park entrance fees and government levies
English speaking mountain Guide and assistant guides
Porters- a maximum of 2 per client
The Price does not
include:Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits, Warm Jacket,
Heavy boots, Scarf's, Rain Trousers, tents
Note: All the above
items can be hired at a reasonable price
CLIMBING KILIMANJARO CLIMB: LEMOSHO
ROUTE 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS
Day 1: Deaprt
Nairobi by Boarding
Riverside shuttle bus or Davanu shuttle bus
at 8am either in Nairobi airport or hotel in Nairobi then drive through
Namanga border /Arusha Arriving at Moshi at 3.30 pm.Ovenight buffalo hotel
bed and breakfast.
Day 2: After
breakfast transfer from your hotel to National park forest edge. From
here walk through the undisturbed forest to Mti Mkubwa camp site for dinner
and overnight. By luck you will be able to see colubus monkeys and signs
of elephants.
Day 3.Take
your time to walk through the forest sporting some of plentiful game and
bird life. You will pass through montane forest and hagenia zone. Dinner
and overnight at Shira camp.
Day 4:. The
hike today is across Shira plateau up the western slope of Kibo massif.
Overnight at Fisher campsite.
Day 5: .After breakfast hike up LavaTower - The first introduction
to the alpine zone. The only plant life being the hardest of grasses and
Lichen. Here you will be able to have a spectacular view of final ascent
route up the Western breach.
Day 6: .With
the Western breach ascent route in view, spend a few hours climbing to
the base of the route where you will make a camp near Arrow Glacier. An
afternoon hike further up the route before relaxing in camp will help
you acclimatize and improve your performance the next day.
Day 7: Wind
your way up the Western Breach non -technical climbing route about six
hours to the crater rim. Explore the inner crater and ash pit before to
pitching the camp at the crater floor.
Day 8. Summit
day. Start your ascent to the summit early enough in the morning to put
on the Summit by 10 am. After Uhuru peak descend via Barafu Hut and on
down to Mweka Hut camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 9. It
take about 3 to 4 hours to make the descent to the road head . After your
lunch bid bye to your porters and transfer to Moshi for dinner and overnight.
DAY 10.Depart
for Nairobi by shuttle bus at 11am arriving at 6.30 pm .
Price US$ 1660
per person:
Any additional day is US$ 150
The price is inclusive
of:-
two return transfers from Nairobi airport/city to Moshi
2 transfers from Moshi to Lemosho park gate -return
3 meals per day while trekking - Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian
9 days Kilimanjaro trek- Lemosho
8 nights accomodation in camps while trekking Lemosho
First and Last night accommodation at YMCA/Buffalo hotelMoshi -Bed and
Breakfast.
All park entrance fees and government levies
English speaking mountain Guide and assistant guides
Porters- a maximum of 2 per client
Mess Tent, tables, chairs, toilet tents.
The Price does not
include:
Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits, Warm Jacket,
Heavy boots, Scarf's, Rain Trousers, tents
Note: All the above items can be hired at a reasonable price
MOUNT
KILIMANJARO CLIMBING RONGAI - ROUTE FOR 7days / 6 nights.
The Rongai route begins its ascent of Kilimanjaro
from the northeastern side of the mountain, along the border between Tanzania
and Kenya. Experienced guides consider the Rongai route to be both easier
and more scenic than the Marangu Trail. Summit attempts begin in the pre-dawn
hours, with climbers usually reaching Gillman's Point at sunrise. For
those who feel strong enough, an approximately three hour round trip hike
will take you from Gillman's Point to Uhuru Peak.
DAY 1: Boards
shuttle bus from Nairobi at 0800 hrs and proceedto Namnga Border for formalities
then to Arusha arriving at 1300hrs. Depart for Moshi at 1400hrs arriving
at 1530hrs. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Moshi or (Pick up from
Kilimanajaro airport and transfer to hotel in Moshi)
DAY
2
The climb begins at the village of Nale Moru ( 1950 mts) through cultivated
land before entering the pine forest. Watch out for Kilimanjaro Colobus
monkeys in the tree tops with their white fringed 'capes' and tail. Taking
3 - 4 hours the first camp is on the edge of the moorland zone where the
forest begins to thin out at First Cave at 8500ft/2600m. Overnight 1st
Cave Camp
DAY 3
The morning walk is a steady ascent up to Second Cave at 11300ft/3450m
with superb views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields on the crater rim.
Pushing on to reach Third Cave taking 3 to 4 hours at 12800ft/3800m for
overnight camp. Overnight 3rd Cave Camp
DAY 4
Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle between
Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut at 15000ft/4700m.
The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final
ascent which begins around midnight. Overnight Kibo Camp
DAY 5
An early start for the summit on steep heavy scree to arrive at Gilman's
Point at 18640ft/5681m in time to see the sun rise. Those who want to
reach the highest point in Africa can take the approximately three hour
excursion to Uhuru Peak 19340/5896m passing close to the spectacular glaciers
and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent
to Kibo is surprisingly fast and after some refreshment, continue the
descent to reach the final campsite at Horombo at 12000ft/3700m taking
11 to 15 hours. Overnight Horombo Camp
DAY 6
A steady descent down through the moor land to Mandara Hut and then downward
through the lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu
( 1830m) taking 5 to 7 hours to be met and transferred to your Hotel for
dinner and overnight.
DAY 7.Board
shuttle bus to Nairobi or start a Tazania safari.
Price US$ 1680 per
person
Any additional day is US$ 150
The price is inclusive
of:-
2 transfers Nairobi-moshi-Nairobi
2 transfers from Moshi to Rongai park gate -return
3 meals per day while trekking - Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian
5 days Kilimanjaro trek- Rongai
4 nights accomodation in camps while trekking Rongai
First and Last night accommodation at YMCA/Buffalo hotelMoshi -Bed and
Breakfast.
All park entrance fees and government levies
English speaking mountain Guide and assistant guides
Porters- a maximum of 2 per client
The Price does not
include:
Gloves, Sun glasses, Sleeping bag, Hats , Rain suits, Warm Jacket,
Heavy boots, Scarf's, Rain Trousers, tents
Note: All
the above items can be hired at a reasonable price
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