9 Days Northern Circuit Route Kilimanjaro

Day 1 (Airport pick-up - Drop off at Hotel)

Day 2 (Moshi – Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp)

we will have a short drive to the start point of today’s walk.

Day 3 (From Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp 1)

you will reach Shira Camp 1 in about 4-5 hours.

Day 4 (From Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2)

You will cross Shira Ridge.

Day 5 (From Shira Camp 2 to Moir Hut Camp)

You will spend the morning trekking up to Lava Tower and the iconic Shark’s Tooth rock.

Day 6 (From Moir Hut Camp to Buffalo Camp)

You will leave Moir Valley and take a short walk to reach the summit of Little Lent Hill.

Day 7 (From Buffalo Camp to Rongai Third Cave Camp)

We climb up the Buffalo ridge and down into Pofu Camp.

Day 8 (From Rongai Third Cave Camp to School Hut)

you are likely to feel the altitude weighing down on you as you steadily climb higher towards School Hut.

Day 9 (From School Hut to the summit at Uhuru Peak, descent to Millennium Camp)

You will start your ascent by headlamp about 12:00 a.m. so that you can be up on the crater rim.

Day 10 (Descent from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate Moshi)

5 to 6 hours’ descent through the rainforest continues to Mweka Gate.

Day 11 (Departure)

Unlike the other west approaching routes which following the southern circuit via Barranco Valley, the Northern Circuit traverses the mountain around the quiet, rarely visited northern slopes. While you trek, you will see nearly 360 degrees of beautiful scenery as you traverse the mountain at nearly 4,000 meters. As the longest route on Kilimanjaro, the Northern Circuit also has the longest acclimatization time, giving you the highest chance of reaching the summit successfully.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate