8 Days |7 Nights
NORTHERN CIRUIT ROUTE.
Tanzania Kilimanjaro Trekking
Price Per Person
Overview
The Northern Circuit Route is a longer and less-travelled path to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, spanning 9 days. It offers unparalleled scenic beauty and maximum opportunities for acclimatization. Trekkers traverse diverse landscapes, including lush rainforests, high-altitude desert, and alpine meadows, providing a comprehensive Kilimanjaro experience. The route boasts stunning panoramic views and encounters with wildlife like colobus monkeys and elands.
With its extended duration, the Northern Circuit Route allows for gradual ascent and higher summit success rates. Experienced guides and a supportive team ensure trekkers have a safe and memorable journey to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
Starting Point:
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Ending Point:
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Accommodation Level:
Camps & Huts
Number of Days
9 Days Trekking
Tanzania
kilimanjaro NORTHERN CIRUIT ROUTE Trekking
Lemosho Glades, Shira Plateau, Shira Plateau, Pofu/Buffalo Camp, Third Cave Camp, School Huts Camp, Summit and Mweka Camp ,Mweka Park Gate
Arrival
OVERNIGHT:
Arusha or Moshi
MEALS:
Dinner
KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
From Kilimanjaro International airport (JRO) we will arrange a private transfer to your hotel. That night or early the next morning you will meet your local Off We Go Tours representative and have a full pre-climb briefing.
Day 1
OVERNIGHT:
Mti mkubwa Camp
MEALS:
Lunch & Dinner
Lemosho Glades
From your lodge, we will make our way to the Londorosi gate on the Western side of Mt. Kilimanjaro (a few hours drive from Arusha). We will begin our hike at the Lemosho trail head. Please note that in rainy/muddy conditions, sometimes the vehicles can’t make it to the true trailhead so there can be some extra hiking – but Serengeti Pride vehicles usually make it farther than any other company due to our great drivers and vehicles.
After a picnic lunch, we will hike for about 4 hours to the forest camp. In the forest, exotic moss and flowers delight the eye while bird calls entertain the ear. You may see Black and White Colobus monkeys as well as signs of the elephants that travel in this area. We will overnight at Forest Camp.
- Hiking: 4-5 hours
- Overnight Altitude ~9,498’
Day 2
OVERNIGHT:
Shira 1 Camp
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Shira Plateau
As we leave the Montane Forest and enter the Hagenia zone, our views open and we will catch our first views of the Kibo peak. This is a good acclimatization hike, as we go up and down several ridges along the way to our highest point of the day at 11,500’ before descending to camp.
- Hiking: 6-9 hours
- Overnight Altitude: 11,500’
Day 3
OVERNIGHT:
Mior Camp
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Moir Camp
We will traverse the Heath zone of the Shira Plateau and begin climbing the western slope of the Kibo Massif. Along the way, we will enjoy a picnic lunch at Scott Fisher’ memorial camp (the well-known Mt. Everest guide). We will continue on to the upper heath zone and Moir camp. Depending on the weather, acclimatization hikes can be arranged in the late afternoon
- Hiking: 5-6 hours
- Overnight Altitude: ~13,580′
Day 4
OVERNIGHT:
Buffalo Camp
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Pofu/Buffalo Camp
Hike about 4-7 hours, depending on stops along the way. You have quite a ridge to climb up as you depart Moir camp, so it’s best to start out very slowly until you crest the ridge. This is a great acclimatization day.
- Hiking: 5-7 hours
- Overnight Altitude: ~13,200′
Day 5
OVERNIGHT:
Third Cave Camp
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Third Cave Camp
Continue your traverse around the northern side of Mount Kilimanjaro, with expansive views, as you find your way to Third Cave Camp.
- Hiking: 5-7 hours
- Overnight Altitude: ~12,700′
Day 6
MEALS:
Barafu Camp
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
School Huts Camp
We get into our highest elevation camp today. Try to get to bed early for some rest before you start your night-time summit ascent (usually starting around midnight) to Gilman’s Point, through Stella Point, and for the final push up to the summit.
- Hiking: 4-5 hours
- Overnight Altitude: ~15,600’
Day 7
OVERNIGHT:
Mweka Camp
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Summit and Mweka Camp (or Millenium Camp by request)
Summit day. We will start our ascent to the summit (19,340ft – 5,896m) around 11:00 PM or midnight the night prior. The goal for you – and numerous other climbers – is to reach the peak right at sunrise. In reality, due to differences in hiking speed, energy, and altitude acclimatization, there is a several hour span where most climbers reach the summit. Using headlamps (bring extra lithium batteries, which last much better in cold dark conditions!) you will ascend 6-7 hours to Gilman’s point, traverse the Crater Rim to Stella Point and then up another 1-2 hours to Uhuru Peak, the summit.
After a summit celebration and photo, descend to Barafu camp for lunch and then to Mweka camp to sleep overnight. By advance request we can sleep at Millenium camp instead; this is at ~12,000’ so less descent today, but means more descent tomorrow.
- Hiking: Very variable on both the up and the down; 13-17 hours typical
- Summit: 19,341’
- Overnight Altitude:10,065’
Day 8
MEALS:
Barafu Camp
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8 |Mweka Park Gate
We make the final descent to the trailhead today, about 3-5 hours hiking. Here we will have lunch and say goodbye to our mountain crew before leaving Mount Kilimanjaro and heading back to town. Arrive at your lodge usually between 3-5 PM.
Hiking: 3-5 hours
Includes & Excludes
Trekking Includes
- Camping Equipment
- Porterage
- Rescue Fee
- Climbing Gear
- Sleeping Bag
- The Item Exclude
Safari Excludes
- Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure
- All items of a personal nature
- Gratuities or tip for safari guide and lodge staff (please tip
separately) - Travel insurance if needed
- Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
- Drinks and beverages in lodges
- Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari at Serengeti (589 USD per person),
including concession fees - Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Accommodation at Arusha on arrival
Let Every Moment Enthrall You
as You Traverse Vast Savannahs, Teeming with Wildlife, and Revel in the Majesty of Iconic Landmarks
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