9-Day Mt Kilimanjaro Climbing via Northern Circuit Route

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa

Elevation: 7,742 Ft To 9,498 Ft

Hiking Time: 3-4 Hours

Distance: 6 Km | 4 Miles

Habitat: Rain Forest

We Depart Moshi For Londorossi Gate, Which Takes About 4 Hours, Where You Will Complete Entry Formalities. Then Drive To The Lemosho Trailhead. Upon Arrival At Trailhead, We Begin Hiking Through Undisturbed Forest Which Winds To The First Camp Site.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

Elevation: 9,498 Ft To 11,500 Ft

Hiking Time: 5-6 Hours

Distance: 8 Km | 5 Miles

Habitat: Health

We Continue On The Trail Leading Out Of The Rain Forest And Into A Savannah Of Tall Grasses, Heather And Volcanic Rock Draped With Lichen Beards. As We Ascend Through The Lush Rolling Hills And Cross Several Streams, We Reach The Shira Ridge Before Dropping Gently Down To Shira 1 Camp. Here We Catch Our First Glimpse Of Kibo Across The Plateau.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Shira 1 Camp - Moir Hut

Elevation: 11,500 Ft To 12,500 Ft

Hiking Time: 3-4 Hours

Distance: 7 Km | 4 Miles

Habitat: Health

We Explore The Shira Plateau. It Is A Gentle Walk East On Moorland Meadows Towards Shira 2 Camp. The Heath Zone Displays Abundant Wildflowers And Unique Senecio Trees.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Shira 2 Camp - Lava Tower - Moir Hut

Elevation: 12,500 Ft To 15,190 Ft

Hiking Time: 3-4 Hours

Distance: 7 Km | 4 Miles

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Lava Tower To Moir Hut

Elevation: 15,190 Ft To 13,580 Ft

Hiking Time: 2-3 Hours

Distance: 7 Km | 4 Miles

Habitat: Alpine Desert

We Continue To The East Up A Ridge And Then Head Southeast Towards The Lava Tower – A 300 Ft Tall Volcanic Rock Formation. Then We Divert From The Main Trail To Moir Hut, A Little Used Site On The Base Of Lent Hills. A Variety Of Walks Are Available On Lent Hills Making This An Excellent Acclimatization Opportunity. Shira Plateau Is One Of The Highest Plateaus On Earth.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp

Elevation: 13,580 Ft To 13,200 Ft

Hiking Time: 5-7 Hours

Distance: 12 Km | 7 Miles

Habitat: Alpine Desert

We Trek Out Of Moir Valley With A Moderately Steep Climb, Then Hike To The Summit Of Lent Hills Before Returning To The Main Trail. The Path Crosses A Rock Field And Gently Undulates Before Reaching Buffalo Camp. This Section Of The Trail Offers Great Views Across The Plains That Lie North Of Kilimanjaro And Stretch Out To The Kenyan/Tanzanian Border.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Buffalo Camp to Third Cave

Elevation: 13,200 Ft To 12,700 Ft

Hiking Time: 5-7 Hours

Distance: 8 Km | 5 Miles

Habitat: Arctic

As We Head Up Buffalo Ridge, The Terrain Becomes Increasingly Sparse. This Route Is Rarely Travelled And We Will Enjoy Its Mountain Wilderness Feel. We Trek Through Remote Valleys On To The Northern Slopes Of Kilimanjaro Until We Arrive At Third Cave.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Third Cave to School Hut

Elevation: 12,700 Ft To 15,600 Ft

Hiking Time: 4-5 Hours

Distance: 5 Km | 3 Miles

Habitat: Alpine Desert

We Climb Steadily Up And Over The “Saddle,” Which Sits Between Kibo And Mawenzi. We Continue On To Our Camp, School Hut. Once Here We Rest, Enjoy An Early Dinner To Prepare For The Summit Day.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

School Hut - Uhuru Peak - Mweka Camp

Elevation: 15,600 Ft To 19,341 Ft

Hiking Time: 6-8 Hours

Distance: 6 Km | 6 Miles

Habitat: Arctic

Uhuru Peak To Mweka Camp

Elevation: 19,341 Ft To 10,065 Ft

Hiking Time:4-6 Hours

Distance: 12 Km | 7 Miles

Habitat: Rain Forest

Very Early In The Morning (Around Midnight), We Begin Our Push To The Summit. This Is The Most Mentally And Physically Challenging Portion Of The Trek. The Wind And Cold At This Elevation And Time Of Day Can Be Extreme. We Ascend In The Darkness For Several Hours While Taking Frequent, But Short, Breaks. At Gilman’s Point (18,600 Ft), You Will Be Rewarded With The Most Magnificent Sunrise You Are Ever Likely To See Coming Over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, We Arrive At Uhuru Peak- The Highest Point On Mount Kilimanjaro And The Continent Of Africa.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate - Moshi

Elevation: 10,065 Ft To 5,380 Ft

Hiking Time: 3-4 Hours

Distance: 10 Km | 6 Miles

Habitat: Rain Forest

On Our Last Day, We Continue The Descent To Mweka Gate And Collect The Summit Certificates. At Lower Elevations, It Can Be Wet And Muddy. From The Gate, We Continue Another Hour To Mweka Village. A Vehicle Will Meet Us At Mweka Village To Drive Us Back To The Hotel In Moshi.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.