Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) or Arusha Airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Banziadventure who will transfer you to a pre-booked hotel. You will have time to freshen up, shower, and rest before a comprehensive briefing session about the hiking itinerary. This briefing will cover details about the route, proper use of hiking gear, packing instructions for day packs, essential items checklist, and first aid kits.

Your guides and crew will meet you at the hotel and drive you to Umbwe Gate where permits and luggage checks for the crew will be finalized. The day’s hike begins through the rainforest zone towards Umbwe Camp, with the possibility of encountering heavy rain.

• Habitat: Forest zone
• Hiking Distance: 11 km
• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours (POLEPOLE/SLOWSLOW HIKING)
• Elevation: 2930 meters a.s.l
• Flora: Various lily flowers, African yellowwood trees, etc.
• Fauna: Black and white colobus monkeys, Blue Sykes monkeys, etc.
• Accommodation: Umbwe Camp – Tents with comfortable mattresses, mess tents, chairs, tables, candle lights, and solar lights.

Early morning wake-up call with tea, followed by breakfast. Today’s hike leads to Barranco Camp through the Heather and Moorland zone. A hot lunch will be prepared at Barranco Camp, and you’ll have time to rest before dinner.

• Habitat: Heather and Moorland
• Hiking Distance: 6 km
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours (POLEPOLE/SLOWSLOW HIKING)
• Elevation: 3950 meters a.s.l
• Flora: Various lily flowers, Giant Senecious Kilimanjaro trees, etc.
• Fauna: Sunbirds, White naked ravens, etc.
• Accommodation: Barranco Camp – Tents with comfortable mattresses, mess tents, chairs, tables, candle lights, and solar lights.

Early morning wake-up call with tea to prepare for the ascent of the Barranco Wall, approximately 1.5 hours of climbing to an elevation of around 4400 meters a.s.l for acclimatization. Descend into the Karanga Valley/River before ascending to Karanga Camp.

• Habitat: Heather and Moorland zone
• Elevation: 3995 meters a.s.l
• Hiking Distance: 6 km
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours (POLEPOLE HIKING/SLOWSLOW HIKING)
• Flora: Short grasses, shrubs, various lily flowers, rare trees like senecious, etc.
• Fauna: Various bird species like white naked ravens, etc.
• Accommodation: Karanga Camp – Tents with comfortable mattresses, mess tents, chairs, tables, candle lights, and solar lights.

Early morning wake-up call with tea, followed by breakfast. Continue ascending to Barafu Camp. A hot lunch will be provided at Barafu Camp, followed by a detailed briefing about the summit day.

• Habitat: Alpine Desert zone
• Elevation: 4673 meters a.s.l
• Hiking Distance: 4 km
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours (POLEPOLE HIKING/SLOWSLOW HIKING)
• Flora: Short grasses, shrubs in scattered system
• Fauna: Various bird species like white naked ravens, etc.
• Accommodation: Barafu Camp – Tents with comfortable mattresses, mess tents, chairs, tables, candle lights, and solar lights.

Summit day: Early morning start for the ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest point of Kilimanjaro. After summiting, rest and have lunch at Barafu Camp before descending to Mweka Camp.

• Habitat: Arctic zone
• Elevation: 5895 meters a.s.l
• Ascending Distance: 5 km
• Ascending Time: 7-8 hours (POLEPOLE HIKING/SLOWSLOW HIKING)
• Descending Distance: 12 km
• Descending Time: 4-6 hours
• Flora: None
• Fauna: White naked ravens
• Accommodation: Mweka Camp – Tents with comfortable mattresses, mess tents, chairs, tables, candle lights, and solar lights.

Morning after breakfast, meet with the team to share your adventure experiences, provide feedback, and give tips to the crew. Descend to Mweka Gate where you’ll sign out and collect your Golden Certificate. Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

• Descending Distance: 10 km
• Descending Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Heather and Moorland zone

• Transfer: Timely transfer to KIA or Arusha Airport for your departure, marking the end of your memorable Kilimanjaro adventure.

Price for Umbwe Route 6 Days (Includes 2 Nights Hotel Stay)