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Northern Circuit Trekking Route

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Northern Circuit Trekking Route

per person
12 Days 11 Nights
16+ Age
Mountain

The Northern Circuit route is one of the best routes on Kilimanjaro, offering nearly 360 degrees of beautiful scenery including the quiet, rarely visited northern slopes. As the longest route on Kilimanjaro, the Northern Circuit also has the most acclimatization time and the highest summit success rate. Thus, the Northern Circuit route is highly recommended.

The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rainforest to Shira Ridge, before crossing the Shira Plateau. The route then heads north and circles clockwise from Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp to School Hut, before summiting from the east. Descend is made via the Mweka route.

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  • Departure/Return Location
    Arusha, Tanzania
  • Departure Time
    Please arrive by 9:15 AM for a departure at 9:30 AM
  • Return Time
    Approximately 8:30 PM
  • Included
    Accommodation
    All park fees
    and government taxes.
    Arrival and departure Serengeti and Kilimanjaro Airport transfers
    Guarantee Departure
    Guide
    Insurance
    L=Lunch
    Meals
    Transport
  • Not Included
    Activities as indicated (including an hour massage spa session)
    and traveler’s insurance.
    Flights
    Guarantee Price
    International airfare
    Items of a personal nature such as passport
    Tips to driver-guide
    visa

Tour Plan

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Day 1
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft Distance: 6 km/4 miles Hiking Time: 3-4 hours 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.
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Day 2
Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft Distance: 8 km/5 miles Hiking Time 5-6 hours Habitat: Heath 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.
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day 3
Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp Elevation: 11,500 ft to 12,500 ft Distance: 7 km/4 miles Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Heath 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.
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day 4
Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower Elevation: 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft Distance: 7 km/4 miles Hiking Time: 3-4 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Lava Tower to Moir Hut Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,580 ft Distance: 7 km/4 miles Hiking Time: 2-3 hours 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.
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day 5
Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp Elevation: 13,580 ft to 13,200 ft Distance: 12 km/7 miles Hiking Time: 5-7 hours 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.
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Day 6
Buffalo Camp to Third Cave Elevation: 13,200 ft to 12,700 ft Distance: 8 km/5 miles Hiking Time: 5-7 hours Habitat: Heath 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.
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Day 7
Third Cave to School Hut Elevation: 12,700 ft to 15,600 ft Distance: 5 km/3 miles Hiking Time: 4-5 hours 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.
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Day 8
  • School Hut to Uhuru Peak Elevation: 15,600 ft to 19,341 ft Distance: 6 km/4 miles Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
  • Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 Distance: 12 km/7 miles Hiking Time: 4-6 hours Habitat: Artic
  • 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.
  • From the summit, 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.
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Day 9
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft Distance: 10 km/6 miles Hiking Time: 3-4 hours 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.
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