Minimum Rate Per
Adult: US$ 1000
Departing From: Arusha
Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Departures: Daily
Minimum Persons Required: 2
Itinarery
Day 1: Umbwe Gate to Umbwe Caves Campsite 2,900m
From Hotel in Arusha Drive to Umbwe Gate, after registration
start the trail. It is climbing through steep slopes covered
with a dense natural rain forest, which then walk along
the narrow ridge between the Lonzo River and Umbwe River
to reach Umbwe Caves Campsite. Dinner and overnight at
the camp
Day 2: Umbwe Caves to Barranco Hut 3,900m.
The forest ends shortly after leaving the Umbwe Caves,
the path continue up past moorland and along a narrow
spectacular ridge before reaching Barranco Hut at 3,900m
Day 3: Barranco Hut to Barafu Hut 4,600m
Breakfast at Barranco Hut, and then proceed with a short
hard climb over a vertical wall to the top of the Great
Barranco (locally known as breakfast), descend through
scree and ridges to Karanga Valley, have a break here
before climbing over a ridge to the Barafu Hut near glacier
stream for overnight stay. This is the hardest part, it
might take 8 to 9 hours (see the note below)
Day 4: Barafu Hut to UHURU PEAK 5895
Start climbing early in the morning (normally 01:00 am)
to reach the Kibo crater rim at the Stella Point (sometimes
it is bitterly cold here) before sunrise. Ascending between
glaciers and sometimes it is covered with snow; therefore,
an ice-axe or ski stick become useful for balance. Proceeds
to UHURU PEAK at 5,896m the highest point in Africa. After
memorable pictures descend to Barafu Hut for Lunch, then
Mweka Hut for overnight
Day 5: Mweka Hut to Mweka Gate
After breakfast, descend to Mweka gate and drive back
to Arusha
Prices:
US$ 1,000 Per person sharing
Remarks
The above prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons.
A price reduction is available for numbers above two persons.
When arranging for your international air tickets, note
that it is usually cheaper to disembark at Nairobi in
Kenya. You then take a shuttle bus to Arusha at a cost
of US$ 20.
This shuttle bus leaves
at 0800 and 1400 hrs daily from either Nairobi or Arusha.
The drive takes 5 hours. If you wish to make use of this
option, please indicate so.
Includes:
- Transfers with pick up and drop off at Arusha or Airport
- Park entrance & rescues fees
- Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Accommodation in tents with 2 persons per tent during
climb
- Services of a cook to prepare meals during the climb
- Service of a mountain guide (English speaking) and porters
- Government taxes
Excludes:
- Extras at the hotel i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry
etc.
- International flight
- Departure tax
- Tips to guides, porters and drivers
- Climbing equipment and sleeping bags
What to bring
A) Waterproof hiking boots,
B) Rain suit, sleeping bags,
C) Flashlights,
D) Sunglasses balaclava,
E) Hand gloves,
F) Night shoes
G) Large plastic bags -essential for wetness in case of
rain
