Flights

Guide

Qualified guides that have been carefully selected and trained by us Minimum of 1 guide for every 2 clients

Transport

Complimentary meet and greet on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport On arrival & departure private Airport transfer per group between Kilimanjaro Airport and your hotel in a private vehicle with a driver Return transfers between the hotel to the start /finish point of a climb

Others

Water for washing up daily Porter to carry your duffel bag, with a maximum weight of 15kg / 32 lbs, from one camp to the next camp Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt Complimentary 3 liters of mineral water (per hiker) for the first day on your climb and Enough purified water per person per day from night 1 onwards Lashings of healthy tasty food Daily health checks by guides Emergency oxygen is provided on every climb (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid) Complete First Aid kit (for use in emergencies only)

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain Food of premium quality and of a bigger variety on the mountain Hot lunch is prepared at the lunch stop and served with a table, chairs (and inside mess tent in case of bad weather), except on day 1 of the hike where climbers are provided with a packed lunch. (Not applicable on the Marangu route as all meals are served at the camps in designated mess halls)

Insurance

Optional

Accommodation

Best premium hotel included in Bed & Breakfast as a standard option Hotel accommodation includes storage facilities for excess luggage during hikes Superior quality camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats) Table and chairs provided on all climbs Mess tent on all climbs

Hygieneprotocol

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Day 1 Lemosho Gate (2385 M) – Big Tree Camp (2780 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lemosho Gate (2385 M) – Big Tree Camp (2780 M)

After breakfast you’ll be picked up from your lodge and taken to Lemosho Gate on the western side of Kilimanjaro. Your head guide will arrange the formalities. The trail follows a moderately steep track which leads you through the unique flora and this section. You’ll see the endemic and colourful Impatiens Kilimanjari en route, and possibly some rare primates too. Your destination for today, Big Tree Camp (2780 m), is about 3 or 4 hours away and your mountain crew will have already set up your tents before you arrive. You can rest and enjoy the beautiful forest surroundings in which you will camp tonight.
Day 2 Big Tree Camp (2780 M) – Shira Camp 1 (3500 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Big Tree Camp (2780 M) – Shira Camp 1 (3500 M)

The destination for today will be Shira Camp 1, which sits at an altitude of 3500 meters. You will start the day on a thin trail through the rainforest, but soon you enter a terrain of heath and moorland where Lobelia plants and Erica trees regularly punctuate the landscape. Not long after climbing around the northern slopes of the Shira Ridge you will arrive at Shira Camp 1, where you can put your feet up and enjoy a hearty meal. The camp offers magnificent views across the plateau towards Kibo.
Day 3 Shira Camp 1 (3500 M) – Moir Camp (4175 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Shira Camp 1 (3500 M) – Moir Camp (4175 M)

After a good breakfast, you continue your trek over the Shira Plateau. Once again the landscape changes and you will pass big Senecios that can grow to an astonishing height of about 9 meters. Leaving behind the remains of Fischer Camp, we head towards our camp for the night, Moir Camp at 4175 meters. After a short rest you can go towards the top of the ridgeline for further acclimatization. The ridgeline is only about 2 km away and about 130 meters higher than the camp. After arriving back at camp dinner will be served.
Day 4 Moir Camp (4175 M) – Pofu Camp (4030 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Moir Camp (4175 M) – Pofu Camp (4030 M)

Today we set out onto the remote northern circuit of the mountain. You will tackle the hardest part of the day right at the beginning: a bleak and imposing slope rising up to 4300 meters. Continuing up and down through the undulating valleys on the northern face of Kibo, you’ll reach the first Pofu Campsite after 3 to 4 hours. Our destination is now only about an hour away. We will pass through an area of rock slabs before arriving at the second Pofu Campsite. If the cloud cover opens up you might get a glimpse of Kibo and the views over the plains that stretch out far below can be exceptional.
Day 5 Pofu Camp (4030 M) – Third Cave Camp (3935 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Pofu Camp (4030 M) – Third Cave Camp (3935 M)

After breakfast you leave the camp behind and proceed on a trail leading through the remote valleys around the northern slopes. The vegetation becomes increasingly sparse during this stretch, which takes about 5 hours in total. Although there are no steep passages to tackle today, you may well still be tired by the time you reach Third Cave Camp.
Day 6 Third Cave Camp (3935 M) – School Hut (4715 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Third Cave Camp (3935 M) – School Hut (4715 M)

Although your body will have had a good amount of time to acclimatize over the last days, you are likely to feel the altitude weighing down on you as you steadily climb higher towards School Hut (4715 m). Make sure to drink lots of water and stick to your guide’s slow pace. Take a few breaks to rest when possible and enjoy stunning views across the saddle to Mawenzi. After 4 to 5 hours you will arrive at School Hut. In preparation for the final stretch to the summit, you will have an early dinner before going to bed to rest for a few hours before the final climb.
Day 7 School Hut (4715 M) – Uhuru Peak (5895 M) – Mweka Camp (3080 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

School Hut (4715 M) – Uhuru Peak (5895 M) – Mweka Camp (3080 M)

Your guide will wake you up around midnight and after some hot tea and snacks you will start the slow ascent towards the crater rim of Kibo. After a brief stop at Hans Meyer Cave (5520 m), you will make your way to Gilman’s Point (5681 m) on the crater rim. The sun dhould be just beginning to rise as you continue via Stella Point (5730 m) to the highest summit of Kilimanjaro – Uhuru Peak at 5895 meters. You can now witness the awe-inspiring views from the highest point on the African continent – a truly unforgettable experience. After taking some pictures you will head back to Stella Point and then on to Barafu Camp. The descent will be fast and dusty. At Barafu Camp you can take a well-earned rest and have a warm meal to replace the lost energy before continuing your descent. You will spend the night at Mweka Camp (3080 m) which should be reached after about 3 to 4 hours.
Day 8 Mweka Camp (3080 M) – Mweka Gate (1630 M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mweka Camp (3080 M) – Mweka Gate (1630 M)

After breakfast the final day of your adventure begins with a traditional farewell ceremony with all the members of your crew. Walking down the last 2 to 3 hours to Mweka Gate gives you another opportunity to experience the beauty of the rainforest. Once you have reached the gate our driver will take you back to your Lodge. You may choose to enjoy a swim in the pool or enjoy a drink or two at the bar to celebrate your remarkable achievement.

8 days tour

Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Northern Circuit Route 8 Days + 1 D

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Itinerary of your trip Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Northern Circuit Route 8 Days + 1 D

Lemosho Gate (2385 M) – Big Tree Camp (2780 M)

Big Tree Camp (2780 M) – Shira Camp 1 (3500 M)

Shira Camp 1 (3500 M) – Moir Camp (4175 M)

Moir Camp (4175 M) – Pofu Camp (4030 M)

Pofu Camp (4030 M) – Third Cave Camp (3935 M)

Third Cave Camp (3935 M) – School Hut (4715 M)

School Hut (4715 M) – Uhuru Peak (5895 M) – Mweka Camp (3080 M)

Mweka Camp (3080 M) – Mweka Gate (1630 M)

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