Kilimanjaro Climb 9 Days Northern Circuit Route

Kilimanjaro Climb 9 Days Northern Circuit Route

Kilimanjaro National Park

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Duration

9 Days 8 Nights

Tour Type

Hiking

Group Size

No size Limit

Overview

The Northern Circuit is a fantastic Kilimanjaro route that's walked by relatively few. It offers amazing scenery, excellent acclimatisation, and a quiet trek. We tell you all the reasons we love this Kilimanjaro route!"The Northern Circuit route is the longest and newest of the seven established Kilimanjaro routes. It's one of the best routes because of its great acclimatisation profile, high summit success rate, stunning views, and comparatively relaxed pace. It's also much less crowded than the other Kilimanjaro routes. Simply put, it's one of the best ways to experience the roof of Africa.

Tour Highlights
  • Extra day for acclimatisation

  • High summit success rate (over 90%)

  • Unique sights + Shira Plateau, The Barranco Wall & Lava Tower

  • Classic Adventure! Hiking & Camping

  • More quiet route for the most adventurous experience

  • Stunning view of Mount Kilimanjaro after crossing the rainforest zone

  • The descending follows the Mweka route via Mweka gate

Destination Kilimanjaro National Park.
Starting Point: Airport / Moshi
Ending Point: Airport / Moshi
Package includes :-
  • Pick-Up And Drop-Off From Airport
  • All Park Fees Collected By The Kilimanjaro National Park
  • All Meals On The Hike.
  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Mountain crew (cook & porters)
  • Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables etc.)
  • Drinking water
  • Government Climbing Taxes
  • Enough porters to carry your luggage
  • Fair and ethical treatment of porters
Package Excludes :-
  • Airline Tickets.
  • Lunch And Dinner At The Hotel (Before And After The Ascent)
  • Visa, Travel Insurance (we can help arrange of them).
  • Expenditures of personal nature like drinks, telephone, laundry, Internet etc.
  • Tips
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    DAY 0 : Kilimanjaro Airport – Moshi

    Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be greeted by our transfer driver and taken to the Secret Garden Hotel Moshi. The rest of the day will be at leisure and you may choose to relax at the hotel or perhaps explore the town of Moshi (taxi required). In the evening, you will attend a briefing in preparation of your upcoming trek. Dinner and overnight at Secret Garden Hotel.

  • 01
    Day 1: Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

    Today you drive to Londorossi Park Gate, where you're recorded in the Kilimanjaro National Park records. You then start the trek from Lemosho Gate, hiking through mountain rainforest for three to four hours to reach Mti Mkubwa Camp, where you stay the night.

    • Elevation: 2,100 m to 2,895 m
    • Distance: 6 km / 4 miles
    • Hiking time: 3-4 hours
    • Habitat: Montane forest
    • Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included

  • 02
    Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

    Today you trek through the last of the rainforest, before entering moorland terrain. The trail leads towards Shira Plateau and Shira Camp 1, where you stay the night. All in all today's hike takes about five to six hours.

    • Elevation: 2,895 m to 3,505 m
    • Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
    • Hiking time: 5-6 hours
    • Habitat: Rainforest
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

  • 03
    Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

    Today you make your way across the Shira Plateau to Shira 2 Camp on a trek that lasts just four to six hours. Temperatures start to change rather dramatically at this point of the trek, with the nights sometimes plummeting below freezing.

    • Elevation: 3,505 m to 3,810 m
    • Distance: 7 km / 4 miles
    • Hiking time: 4-6 hours
    • Habitat: Semi-desert
    • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included

  • 04
    Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Moir Hut

    On this day you can expect a trek of two to three hours through the high alpine desert. You climb to Lava Tower and the Shark's Tooth rock formation. You then head back down Moir Camp. This is an important acclimatisation day.

    • Elevation: 3,810 m to 4,206 m
    • Distance: 14 km / 8 miles
    • Hiking time: 2-3 hours
    • Habitat: Alpine desert
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

  • 05
    Day 5: Moir Hut to Pofu Camp

    Today you hike for five to six hours. The trek The trek begins with a steep incline as you journey around Kibo's north face. You then walk through the alpine desert to reach Pofu Camp, where you spend the night.

    • Elevation: 4,206 m to 4,033 m
    • Distance: 12 km / 7 miles
    • Hiking time: 5-6 hours
    • Habitat: Alpine desert
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

  • 06
    Day 6: Pofu Camp to Third Cave

    Much like the past couple of days, the journey today is lengthy but can be very rewarding. Buffaloes are sometimes spotted here. You cross valleys on this trek of four to five hours and end at Third Cave, where you stay the night.

    • Elevation: 4,033 m to 3,870 m
    • Habitat: Semi-desert
    • Hiking time: 4-5 hours
    • Habitat: Arctic
    • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included

  • 07
    Day 7: Third Cave to Kibo Hut

    Today you undertake a steady climb over the Saddle, a stretch of barren land connecting the two peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. The terrain is pretty inhospitable, being high-altitude desert. You climb for four to five hours to arrive at School Hut, where you get some rest before the big day!

    • Elevation: 3,870 m to 4,750 m
    • Distance: 5 km / 3 miles
    • Hiking time: 4-5 hours
    • Habitat: Arctic
    • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included

  • 08
    Day 8: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

    Today is summit day! It's all been leading to this, so it's time to dig deep and use all of your determination to reach the top. Picture yourself standing on the roof of Africa and enjoying those unparalleled views!

    Part 1 | Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak

    Your guide wakes you up around midnight to begin your trek to the summit! The route ascends northwest into the dark night. In about five to seven hours you reach Stella Point on the crater rim at 5,685 m (18,651 ft) above sea level. You then continue for an hour or so on a sometimes snow-covered trail to reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m (19,341 ft). You're now standing at the very top of Africa having achieved a truly remarkable feat!

    • Elevation: 4,750 m to 5,895 m
    • Distance: 6 km / 4 miles
    • Hiking time: 6-8 hours
    • Habitat: Arctic

    Part 2 | Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

    After reaching the summit, you descend to Mweka Camp at 3,110 m (10,204 ft) above sea level. Here you spend your final night on the mountain after having hiked for about 12 to 16 hours today!

    • Elevation: 5,895 m to 3,068 m
    • Distance: 12 km / 7 miles
    • Hiking time: 6-8 hours

  • 09
    Day 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

    Today you do the last bit of hiking down to the foot of the mountain, where your driver meets you. Time for high-fives and a celebratory drink!

    • Elevation: 3,068 m to 1,640 m
    • Distance: 10 km / 6 miles
    • Hiking time: 3 hours
    • Habitat: Rainforest
    • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included

2023 & 2024 prices :-

Number of Pax Price Per Person
Solo = $2,520 USD
Group of 2-3 = $2,480 USD
Group of 4+ = $2,440 USD
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Accommodation in Moshi

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