Mt Kilimanjaro – Day 3

After an hours drive from the hotel this morning, the group arrived at Umbwe gate (1800m).  After completing a bit of paperwork, the hike started through the primary rain forest – onwards and upwards!

Lunch en route, and then the trail gets noticeably steeper but to compensate, the views are magnificent. The group climbed along a ridge with a deep ravine on each side, the one to the right carved by the River Umbwe far below.  After about 5-6 hours of climbing they reached Umbwe Camp (3000m).  Tonight’s camp is one of the nicest on the mountain and one of few actually situated in the forest. Camp was set up by the porters before everyone arrived.  They were served hot drinks, popcorn and warm water for washing followed by dinner.