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9 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Northern Circuit

9 days
From Mti Mkubwa Camp to Mweka Gate
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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Moshi to Londorossi Gate - Mti Mkubwa

    Moshi to Londorossi Gate - Mti Mkubwa
    Start point
    Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (at the hotel in moshi, 09:00 - 09:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in the hotel before the hike), Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (MTI MKUBWA CAMP)

    Included Activities

    • Completion of entry formalities at Londorossi Gate
    • Hiking through rainforest to Mti Mkubwa Camp (6 km, 3-4 hours, 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft elevation)
    Landmarks
    Londorossi Gate
    Lemosho Trailhead
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

    Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (SHIRA 1 CAMP)

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp through heath habitat (8 km, 5-6 hours, 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft elevation)
    Landmarks
    Shira Ridge
    Kibo
  3. Day 3

    Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

    Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (SHIRA CAMP 2 )

    Included Activities

    • Hiking on Shira Plateau from Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp (7 km, 3-4 hours, 11,500 ft to 12,500 ft elevation)
    • Exploration of heath zone with wildflowers and Senecio trees
    Landmarks
    Shira Plateau
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  4. Day 4

    Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Moir Hut

    Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Moir Hut
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (MOIR HUTS)

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower (7 km, 3-4 hours, 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft elevation)
    • Hiking from Lava Tower to Moir Hut (7 km, 2-3 hours, 15,190 ft to 13,580 ft elevation)
    • Optional walks around Lent Hills for acclimatization

    Optional Activities

    • Various walks on Lent Hills
    Landmarks
    Lava Tower
    Lent Hills
    Moir Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp

    Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (BUFFALO CAMP), Camping

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp (12 km, 5-7 hours, 13,580 ft to 13,200 ft elevation)
    • Ascent of Lent Hills summit
    Landmarks
    Buffalo Camp
  6. Day 6

    Buffalo Camp to Third Cave

    Buffalo Camp to Third Cave
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (THIRD CAVE CAMP)

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Buffalo Camp to Third Cave (8 km, 5-7 hours, 13,200 ft to 12,700 ft elevation)
    Landmarks
    Buffalo Ridge
    Third Cave
  7. Day 7

    Third Cave to School Hut

    Third Cave to School Hut
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Early dinner to prepare for summit day)

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Third Cave to School Hut over the Saddle (5 km, 4-5 hours, 12,700 ft to 15,600 ft elevation)
    Landmarks
    School Hut
    Kibo
    Mawenzi
  8. Day 8

    School Hut to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

    School Hut to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Barafu during descent from summit), Dinner (Last dinner on the mountain)
    Accommodation
    Camping (MWEKA CAMP)

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from School Hut to Uhuru Peak (6 km, 6-8 hours, 15,600 ft to 19,341 ft elevation)
    • Reaching Uhuru Peak, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro
    • Sunrise viewing at Gilman's Point (18,600 ft) over Mawenzi Peak
    • Descent from Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp (12 km, 4-6 hours, 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft elevation)
    • Lunch stop at Barafu during descent
    Landmarks
    Uhuru Peak
    Gilman's Point
    Barafu Camp
    Mawenzi
  9. Day 9

    Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate - Moshi

    Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate - Moshi
    End point
    Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (at the hotel in moshi, 10:00 - 12:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in the hotel after the hike), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (10 km, 3-4 hours, 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft elevation)
    • Collection of summit certificate at Mweka Gate
    • Walk from Mweka Gate to Mweka Village (approximately 1 hour)
    Landmarks
    Mweka Gate
    Mweka Village

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    • Rabies - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
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