The Umbwe route has a reputation for being the most challenging route on Kilimanjaro. And rightly so. It’s the shortest and steepest of the Kilimanjaro routes, and accordingly has a poor acclimatization profile. For this reason its summit success rate is low and its one of the least used trails on the mountain. The Umbwe approaches the summit from the south and camping is the only available accommodation option. Pre-acclimatization is recommended for those who choose to trek this route. After climbing the Kilimanjaro we will have safari for 7 Days lodge Safari in Tanzania, Africa wildlife safaris and tours specifically include the Ngoro Ngoro Conservation Area and the world famous Ngoro Ngoro Crater in Tanzania. This specific Africa safari and travel itinerary has been designed for visitors with more time on hand for a longer safari or tours. It specifically includes the Tarangire National Park and has been designed to offer you a total Tanzanian northern circuit safari experience, while attempting to keep your non game-viewing travel time to a minimum.
Highlight
Day 1:Airport pick-up- Drop off at Hotel
Day 2: Umbwe Gate (1614m) – Umbwe Cave camp (2850m)
Day 3:Umbwe Cave camp (2850m) – Barranco camp (3985m)
Day 4: Barranco camp (3985m) – Karanga Camp (4040m)
Day 5:Karanga camp (4040m) – Barafu camp (4681m)
Day 6: Summit Attempt- Mweka
Day 7: Mweka camp (3090m) – Mweka Gate (1641m)
Day 8: Safari from Arusha to Tarangire
Day 9: Safari from Tarangire to Serengeti
Day 10: Full Day Serengeti Game Park.
Day 11: Full Day Serengeti Game Park.
Day 12: Serengeti – Ngoro Ngoro Crater
Day 13: safari from Ngoro Ngoro Crater to Lake Manyara
Day 14: safari from Manyara Park to Arusha Airport
Itenerary
14 days umbwe route combine luxury safaris
You will be picked up by the staff of witnessafricaSafaris from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and driven to your accommodation in Arusha. Participants will be given a short briefing for the climb the next day. Kits and the necessary equipment will be checked as well
Accommodation:
tulia Resort
Meals:
half board
Hiking time: 6 Hours •Distance: Approximately 10.3 km •Habitat: Forest (Montane)
After breakfast, you will be driven to the Machame gate where registration formalities will be completed. From there, we proceed to the Umbwe Gate (1641m), passing through villages with coffee and banana plantations. 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, glimpse of Kilimanjaro towering above you in the distance. The camp is perched between huge trees and thick undergrowth.
Accommodation:
Umbwe Cave Camp
Meals Planed:
B.L & D
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, you will have sightings of Kilimanjaro rising majestically ahead of you – etched against the blue sky. The path flattens as you approach Barranco Valley. From 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.
Accommodation:
Barranco Camp.
Meals Planed:
Full Board Basis.
Hiking time: 6 hours •Distance: Approximately 6 km •Habitat: Moorland / Semi desert
After spending a night at the great Barranco Wall, we make our way up this awesome looking obstacle, which in the end normally turns out to be easier than anticipated. Topping out just below the Heim Glacier, you will now appreciate just how beautiful Kilimanjaro really is. The route then heads down through the Karanga Valley over intervening ridges and valleys, and then joins up with the Mweka route. The last water stop on the route is the Karanga Valley, as there is no water available at Barafu camp.
Accommodation:
Karanga Camp
Meals Planed:
B.L & D
Hiking time: 4 hours •Distance: Approximately 3.4km •Habitat: Alpine desert
After breakfast, we turn left up the ridge and the route ascends 640m towards Barafu Camp. Barafu is the Swahili word for “ice” and it is a bleak and inhospitable camping area to spend the night. Totally exposed to the ever-present gales, the tents are pitched on a narrow, stony, and dangerous ridge. Make sure that you familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark to avoid any accidents.
The summit is now a further 1214m higher and you will commence with your final ascent attempt, the same night. Prepare your equipment, hiking poles and thermal clothing for your summit attempt. This should include the replacement of your headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you have a spare set available as well. To prevent freezing it will be wise to carry your water in a thermal flask.
Accommodation:
Kilimanjaro Camping.
Meals Planed:
B.L & D
Barafu camp (4681m)-Uhuru Peak (5895m)-Mweka (3090m)
Hiking time: 7 to 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak | 6 to 8 hours to descend to Mweka Camp •Distance: Approximately 4.5 km ascent and 10.8 km descent •Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
You will get up around 23h20, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night. You will head northwest and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. Most climbers find the 6-hour walk to Stella point as the most mentally and physically challenging.
At Stella Point (5739m), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you will normally encounter snow all the way on your 2-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak. The time you will spend on the summit will depend on the weather conditions but it’s best not to stop for too long as it will be extremely difficult to get going again due to cold and fatigue.
The walk back to Barafu from the summit takes about 3 hours. Here you will have a short rest before heading down to Mweka hut (3090m). 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
Accommodation:
Barafu Camp.
Meals Planed:
B.L & D.
Hiking time: 4 to 6 hours •Habitat: Forest •Distance: Approximately 8.5 km
It will be a short 4 to 6 hour scenic hike back to the Park gate. Some hikers do experience knee problems, which could make the descent longer than planned. At Mweka gate, successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Stella Point (5739m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates.
From the Mweka Gate you will continue down into the Mweka village, normally a muddy 3 km (1 hour) hike. In the Mweka village, you will be served a delicious hot lunch. Afterwards, we drive back to Arusha for a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebration.
Accommodation:
Sg Resort.
Meals Planed:
B.L.D.
The begins of safari after hiking the mountain for 7 days now will be going safari for 7 Days. In the morning after your breakfast you will be transferred to Tarangire Park for game drive. It will take us up to the afternoon were you will stop somewhere for lunch. The game drive will take us up to the evening were we will drive back to the Hotel.
Accommodation:
LAKE MANYARA SERENA
Meals Planed:
B.L .D.
In the morning start Safari to Serengeti Park while having en-route tour drive. You will reach at the main gate of Serengeti were packed lunch will be served for you. Later proceed to the park for evening safaris drive before it get dark ready for dinner and overnight
Accommodation:
SERENGETI SERENA LODGE.
Meals Planed:
Breakfast,Lunch& soft drinks
Full safari drives give us opportunity to spend much time in Serengeti Park. Depending on the season. You will be able to see unique movements of wildebeest search in food, water and sometimes safe area where they can give birth to their new calves. The games drive will be conducted both morning and evening before transfer to the SERENGETI SERENA LODGE for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation:
SERENGETI SERENA LODGE.
Meals Planed:
Breakfast,Lunch.dinner.
Full safari drives give us opportunity to spend much time in Serengeti Park. Depending on the season. You will be able to see unique movements of wildebeest search in food, water and sometimes safe area where they can give birth to their new calves. The games drive will be conducted both morning and evening before transfer to the SERENGETI SERENA LODGE for dinner and overnight
Accommodation:
SERENGETI SERENA LODGE
Meals Planed:
Breakfast,Lunch& dinner.
In the morning, you will have your delicious breakfast, later depart to Ngoro Ngoro conservation area. You will stop in one of the Boma were you will experience cultural tour. You guide will drive on the way to NGORONGORO SERENA LODGE. Here long resting and hot shower will be provided before overnight
Accommodation:
NGORONGORO SERENA LODGE.
Meals Planed:
Breakfast,Lunch& dinner.
The safari to Ngoro Ngoro caldera will start early morning after breakfast at your lodge. Drive down to the floor for animals viewing. Game drive will continue until afternoon time. You will drive and proceed to LAKE MANYARA SERENA LODGE
Accommodation:
LAKE MANYARA SERENA LODGE.
Meals Planed:
Breakfast,Lunch& dinner
The safari to Ngoro Ngoro caldera will start early morning after breakfast at your lodge. Drive down to the floor for animals viewing. Game drive will continue until afternoon time. You will drive and proceed to LAKE MANYARA SERENA LODGE.
Accommodation:
LAKE MANYARA SERENA LODGE.
Meals Planed:
Breakfast,Lunch& soft drinks
This will be final day being in the bush of Tanzania, you will complete half game drive at Manyara national park. Later transfer to Tulia lodge or to the airport for flight back home. This mark the end of Tanzania combines Safari 14 Days
End point
Drop at the airport, Arusha, Tanzania
Accommodation:
none
Meals Planed:
Breakfast,Lunch& soft drinks
Cancelation Procedure
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All activities (unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
A professional driver/guide.
All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
Roundtrip airport transfer
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