Norhern Cicruit Route

Tour Highlights:

• Route: Northern Circuit, starting from Londorossi Gate via the Lemosho trail.
• Duration: 9 days, providing ample time for acclimatization and higher success rates.
• Success Rate: High due to the gradual ascent and extended time spent at higher altitudes.
• Scenery: Diverse landscapes, including rainforest, savannah, heath, alpine desert, and glaciers, with the least number of visitors on this route.

Includes:

• Transport from/to park gate & airport transfer
• Pre & post-climb accommodation (B&B)
• Park, camping & rescue fees
• Tents & mattress
• Professional English-speaking guide(s), porters & cook
• Water, tea, coffee with meals
• Chemical portable toilet

Excludes:

• Flights, travel insurance, visa, passport fees
• Personal equipment (sleeping bags, etc.)
• Tips for guides, porters & cook
• Soda and alcoholic beverages

Daily Itinerary Overview:

Day 1: Arusha – Londorossi Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp

• Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft
• Distance: 6 km / 4 miles
• Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest

You will be picked up from Arusha, drive to Londorossi Gate, and begin your trek through the rainforest to Mti Mkubwa Camp.

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira 1 Camp

• Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft
• Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
• Time: 5-6 hours
• Habitat: Heath

Enjoy scenic fields of savannah and heather on your ascent, with your first views of the Kibo Glacier at Shira 1 Camp.

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp – Shira 2 Camp

• Elevation: 11,500 ft to 12,500 ft
• Distance: 7 km / 4 miles
• Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Heath

An acclimatization day as you explore the Shira Plateau, with hikes through meadows and Senecio forests.

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp – Lava Tower – Moir Hut

• Elevation: 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft
• Distance: 7 km / 4 miles
• Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

Climb to Lava Tower for stunning views, then continue to the secluded Moir Hut for the night.

Day 5: Moir Hut – Buffalo Camp

• Elevation: 13,580 ft to 13,200 ft
• Distance: 12 km / 7 miles
• Time: 5-7 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

Enjoy moderately steep trails and breathtaking views before reaching Buffalo Camp.

Day 6: Buffalo Camp – Third Cave

• Elevation: 13,200 ft to 12,700 ft
• Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
• Time: 5-7 hours
• Habitat: Heath

Trek through wild, remote terrain, reaching the Third Cave for the night.

Day 7: Third Cave – School Hut

• Elevation: 12,700 ft to 15,600 ft
• Distance: 5 km / 3 miles
• Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

A short ascent through the alpine desert to School Hut, where you'll rest for your summit attempt.

Day 8: School Hut – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

• Elevation: 15,600 ft to 19,341 ft (summit) to 10,065 ft
• Distance: 18 km / 11 miles (round trip)
• Time: 6-8 hours to summit, 4-6 hours to descent
• Habitat: Arctic

Start early for the summit, arriving at Uhuru Peak just in time for sunrise. Then descend to Mweka Camp.

Day 9: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate

• Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
• Distance: 10 km / 6 miles
• Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Rainforest

Conclude your journey with a descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your certificate of completion.

This 9-day trek offers a challenging yet rewarding adventure, combining the thrill of summiting Kilimanjaro with diverse ecosystems and spectacular views.