10 days tour

Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit - 10 Days

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Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit - 10 Days

This tour includes:

Guide

Our guides are friendly and professional for the mountain and safari with wilderness first aid certificates along with many years of experience.

Accommodation

2 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Moshi Before & After trek 9 nights in twin-share tents at campsites.

Others

Arrival and departure transfers. Park entry fees. Camping fees. Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees. Four-season mountain tents with double-layered sleeping mats. Cook and porters throughout tour. Portable oxygen tanks, ox meter and emergency first-aid kit. All camping equipment (except sleeping bag).

Meals

3 meals per day while on the mountain and on safari. Treated and filtered drinking water throughout tour. Daily hot water for washing.

Transport

Arrival and departure transfer.

Not included:

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Others

Toilet tent (during the trek) - $70. Sleeping bag - These are available for rent for $15. Pre and post-tour accommodation. Tipping. Other meals, snacks and drinks. Single supplement (Optional) - This can be purchased on the โ€˜Book Nowโ€™ page.

Flights

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Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit - 10 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Londorossi Gate To Mti Mkubwa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Londorossi Gate To Mti Mkubwa

      • Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft
      • Distance: 6 km
      • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
      • Habitat: Rain Forest
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      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.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Mti Mkubwa To Shira 1 Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Mti Mkubwa To Shira 1 Camp

      • Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft
      • Distance: 8 km
      • Hiking Time 5-6 hours
      • Habitat: Heath
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      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.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Shira 1 Camp To Shira 2 Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Shira 1 Camp To Shira 2 Camp

      • Elevation: 11,500 ft to 12,500 ft
      • Distance: 7 km
      • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
      • Habitat: Heath
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      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.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Shira 2 Camp To Lava Tower
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Shira 2 Camp To Lava Tower

      • Elevation: 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft
      • Distance: 7 km
      • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
      • Habitat: Alpine Desert
      • Lava Tower to Moir Hut
      • Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,580 ft
      • Distance: 7 km
      • Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
      • Habitat: Alpine Desert
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      We continue to the east up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower โ€“ 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.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Moir Hut To Buffalo Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Moir Hut To Buffalo Camp

      • Elevation: 13,580 ft to 13,200 ft
      • Distance: 12 km
      • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
      • Habitat: Alpine Desert
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      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

  • Day 6 Day 6: Buffalo Camp To Third Cave
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Buffalo Camp To Third Cave

      • Elevation: 13,200 ft to 12,700 ft
      • Distance: 8 km
      • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
      • Habitat: Heath
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      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.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Third Cave To School Hut
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Third Cave To School Hut

      • Elevation: 12,700 ft to 15,600 ft
      • Distance: 5 km
      • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
      • Habitat: Alpine Desert
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      We climb steadily up and over the โ€œSaddle,โ€ which sits between Kibo and Mawenzi. We continue on to our camp, School Hut. Once here we rest, enjoy dinner and prepare for the summit day.

  • Day 8 Day 8: School Hut To Uhuru Peak
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: School Hut To Uhuru Peak

      • Elevation: 15,600 ft to 19,341 ft
      • Distance: 6 km
      • Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
      • Habitat: Arctic
      • Uhuru Peak to Crater Camp
      • Elevation: 19,341 ft to 18,865 ft
      • Distance: 1 km
      • Hiking Time: 0.5-1 hours
      • Habitat: Artic
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      During normal morning hours, we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. We ascend for several hours at a slow but steady pace while taking frequent, but short, breaks. The trail turns into heavy scree as we make the steep climb to the crater rim. At Gilmanโ€™s Point (18,600 ft), we see the summit sign in the distance. We continue the around the crater rim until finally we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.

      We then descend a short distance to Crater Camp, where the rest of the staff will join us to set up camp. There is an option to hike to Reutsch Crater and the ash pit, or simply explore the areas around Furtwangler Glacier. Sleeping at this high altitude can be dangerous. Serious AMS can develop if adequate altitude acclimatization has not been achieved so the guides will monitor you very closely.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Crater Camp To Mweka Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Crater Camp To Mweka Camp

      • Elevation: 18,865 ft to 10,065 ft
      • Distance: 12 km
      • Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
      • Habitat: Artic
      • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

      From Crater Camp, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate

      • Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
      • Distance: 10 km
      • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
      • Habitat: Rain Forest
      • Meals: Breakfast

      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.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 78

Age range allowed for this experience.

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