MOUNT KILIMANAJARO WESTERN BREACH Umbwe Cave / Baranco / Arrow Glacier / Mweka

ITINERARY
Day 1: Arusha - Umbwe gate – Umbwe Cave
Transfer to Machame gate for park formalities, and proceed to Umbwe gate, begin the climb through the magnificent forest, Umbwe Cave (2900m / 5-7 hours trek)    
 
Day 2: Umbwe Cave – Barranco
Steep climb through the last forest to join the ridge (20 minutes strenuous trek) and a couple of hours later the start of the moorland, Barranco Camp (3940m / 4-5 hours trek)
Day 3: Baranco acclimatisation day
Trek around the Breach wall, outstanding views of Kibo Glaciers (4200m), Barranco Camp  
Day 4: Barranco – Arrow Glacier
Vegetation soon ends and outward views become ones of distant forest, moorland and oceans of clouds, with a foreground of bleak rocky screes, all seen through gaps in the swirling mists, Arrow Glacier Camp (4850m / 3-4 hours Trek)


Day 5: Arrow Glacier – Uhuru Peak – Mweka
Soon after midnight steep and heavy scree ascend via crater to Uhuru Peak (5895m) THE HIGHEST POINT IN AFRICA. Descend via Barafu to Mweka Camp (3100m / 5-7 hours trek to the Summit + 6-7 hours trek to Mweka Camp)

Day 6: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate - Arusha
Descend through the rain forest to the gate where you will be picked-up and transfer to Arusha (trek 2-3 hours to gate)
PRICE
USD 1608.00 PER PERSON SHARING (2 PAX)
USD 1476.00 PER PERSON SHARING (4 PAX)
USD 1458.00 PER PERSON SHARING (6 PAX)

Valid till 15.dec.2009

Price Includes: Transfers to/from the gate, park/hut/rescue fees, three meals while on trek, tea/coffee, treated drinking water, guide, porters, mats, tents.
Price Excludes: Tips, drinks, climbing gears, sleeping bags, travel/luggage insurance and all items of personal nature/use such as toilet paper.  
 
TIPS ON WHAT TO BRING
Anorak, Fleece, Walking Boots, Water proof Jacket/Pants, Shirts, Trousers, Socks, Gloves, Sun Hat, Balaclava/woollen Hat, Gaiters, Thermal Underwear, Towel, Toiletries, Sun Glasses, Thermal Water Bottle, Walking Pole, Crampons depends on season, Torch, Sun Cream, Lip salve,  Swiss knife, Day  pack, 4 Season Sleeping Bag, First aid Kit.