8 days tour

Mount Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route

$ 2,400 .00 USD

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Mount Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route

This tour includes:

Accommodation

During the trekking

Transport

To the starting point and back to hotel after climbing

Others

Private Transportation to and from your selected Route Airport pick up Quality, Waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tent for camp route Certified, experienced, English speaking mountain guides All Kilimanjaro National Park Fees Government Climbing Taxes Climbing permits All hot Meals prepared by our cook while on Mountain Guides, Porters and Cook Salaries Fair and ethical treatment of Porters Enough porters to carry your luggage Personal Summit Certificate signed by the National Park and your Guide

Meals

All meals during climbing

Guide

Mountain guide

Not included:

Insurance

Others

Personal items and toiletries Accommodation before & After trek Hotel (available as an optional addon) Transfers (available as an optional addon) Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting) Tips for guides, porters and cook International airfares and departure taxes All items of person nature such as telephone call, fax, email etc Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks Visa and International flight tickets fees

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip Mount Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route

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

      Hotel To Mti Mkubwa Camp

      After breakfast and briefing, drive to Londorossi Park Gate (about a 3-hour drive). From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades. Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite.


      Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2650m/8700ft

      Distance: 6km/4mi

      Hiking Time: 2-3 hours

      Habitat: Montane Forest

      Meals: Lunch and Dinner

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

      Mti Mkubwa Camp To Shira 1 Camp

      After breakfast, we continue as the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. After several streams are crossed we continue over the Shira Ridge then gently downwards to Shira 1 camp located by a stream on the Shira Plateau.


      Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3500m/11,500ft

      Distance: 8km/5mi

      Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

      Habitat: Moorland

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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

      Shira 1 Camp To Moir Camp

      After breakfast, a gentle hike across the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. We will continue with a trek heading east which passes through the โ€˜Garden of the Seneciosโ€™ and then enters the high alpine desert zone, then you will join the Northern Circuit heading down to Moir Camp.


      Elevation: 3500m/11,500ft to 4200m/13780ft

      Distance: 14km/8mi

      Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

      Habitat: Moorland

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 4 Moir Camp To Buffalo Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Moir Camp To Buffalo Camp

      Today, we encountered a moderately steep climb out of Moir Valley. We can do an optional hike to the summit of Little Lent Hill at 4,375 meters before returning to the Northern Circuit trail. From here the route follows a series of inclines and declines, skirting around the northern slopes of Kibo to Buffalo Camp.


      Elevation: 4200m/13,780ft to 4020m/13,188ft

      Distance: 12km/7mi

      Walking Time: 5-6 hours

      Habitat: High Alpine

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 5 Buffalo Camp To Rongai Third Cave
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Buffalo Camp To Rongai Third Cave

      We start the day with a climb up the Buffalo ridge and down into Porfu Camp where lunch is usually served. The route then continues east around the northern slopes to the Rongai Third Cave. The trek is shorter than the day before and by now you should be feeling well acclimated to the altitude. You will arrive at the Third Cave just around mid-afternoon.


      Elevation: 4020m/13,188ft to 3800m/12,467ft

      Distance: 8km/5mi

      Climbing Time: 5-7 hours

      Habitat: High Alpine

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 6 Third Cave To School Hut
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Third Cave To School Hut

      Today involves a steady incline up and over the Saddle which sits between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi Peak. Trekkers then continue walking south-west up to School Hut. After arriving at School Hut you will be served an early dinner and then you should get some shut-eye as you will be awoken before midnight to start your summit attempt. Remember to prepare all your gear, including warm clothes, insulated water bottles, snacks, headlamp and camera before going to bed.


      Elevation: 3800m/12,467ft to 4800m/15,748ft

      Distance: 15km/8mi

      Climbing Time: 4-5 hours

      Habitat: Alpine Desert

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 7 School Hut To Uhuru Peak To Millennium Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      School Hut To Uhuru Peak To Millennium Camp

      You will be awoken around 11:30 with hot tea and biscuits and will then begin the steep incline up the slopes of Kibo under the cover of darkness. Your first check-point is Hans Meyer Cave where you will take a short break. The climb steepens as you approach Gilmanโ€™s Point (5,681 meters), which will be around 5-6 hours after departing School Hut.

      Take a moment to enjoy the approaching dawn and incredible view out and across to Mawenzi Peak, but remember you still have 2 hours trekking to reach Uhuru Peak so dig deep for the energy. The slope flattens as you head west around the crater rim and you should arrive at the summit at or just after sunrise.

      Your stay here will be brief so get as many pictures as you can of the incredible views and surrounding glaciers. You will then retrace your steps back around the crater rim to Stella Point (5,739 meters) where you will turn south and head down the heavily screed slopes of Kibo to Barafu Camp (4,680 meters).

      Most trekkers take a short break here before continuing down to Millennium Camp (3,950 meters) for your final night on the mountain. In total you will be trekking for 14-16 hours on day eight so it is important to pace yourself, remain hydrated and keep your blood sugar levels up.


      Elevation: 4800m/15,748ft to 5895m/19,340ft

      Down to 3950m/12,959ft

      Distance: 6km/3.5mi up / 11km/6mi down

      Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down

      Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 8 Millennium Camp To Mweka Gate To Hotel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Millennium Camp To Mweka Gate To Hotel

      After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).our Driver will be waiting at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (around 60 minutes).


      Elevation: 3950m/12,959ft to 1680m/5500ft

      Distance: 10km/6mi

      Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

      Habitat: Forest

      Meals: Breakfast

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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

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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