Switch to the app and book faster and easier!

Where?
When?
2

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Mount Kilimanjaro climb 10-Days Northern Crater route (all accommodation and transport are included)

10 days
From Londorossi Gate to Mweka Gate
5.0
699 traveler reviews

No departure dates available

No dates, no problem! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive:

  • Travel inspiration for similar adventures
  • Alerts of the newest adventure deals

By submitting this form, I agree to the TourRadar T&Cs and Privacy policy.

You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter, check your inbox!

It seems you have entered this contest already! Keep an eye on your inbox for the winner.

Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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
Ages 12+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

    Start point
    Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Hotel, 08:00 - 09:00)
    Meals
    Lunch (Served at Londorossi Gate trailhead), Dinner (Served at Mti Mkubwa Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Trek from trailhead to Mti Mkubwa Camp (3-4 hours, 8km)
    • Lunch at Londorossi Gate trailhead
    • Dinner at Mti Mkubwa Camp
    Landmarks
    Londorossi Gate
    Mti Mkubwa Camp
    Mount Kilimanjaro
  2. Day 2

    Mti Mkubwa to Shira Camp 1

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Mti Mkubwa to Shira Camp 1 (5-6 hours, 5km)
    Landmarks
    Shira Plateau
    Shira Camp 1
  3. Day 3

    Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2 via Shira rock peak (3-4 hours, 7km)
    • Optional higher plateau trek for views

    Optional Activities

    • Trek higher up plateau for additional views
    Landmarks
    Shira rock peak
    Shira Camp 2
    Western Breach of Kilimanjaro
  4. Day 4

    Shira Camp 2 to Moir Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Served at Lava Tower), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through 'Garden of the Senecios' (3-4 hours, 7km)
    • Trek to Lava Tower and Shark's Tooth rock formation (4,600 meters)
    • Lunch at Lava Tower
    • Trek down to Moir Camp (2-3 hours, 7km)
    Landmarks
    Garden of the Senecios
    Lava Tower
    Shark's Tooth rock formation
    Moir Camp
  5. Day 5

    Moir Camp to Buffalo Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Served at Buffalo Camp), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Steep climb out of Moir Valley (5-7 hours, 12km)
    • Trek around northern slopes of Kibo to Buffalo Camp
    • Lunch at Buffalo Camp

    Optional Activities

    • Detour to climb Little Lent Hill (4,375 meters)
    Landmarks
    Moir Valley
    Little Lent Hill
    Kibo
    Buffalo Camp
  6. Day 6

    Buffalo Camp to Rongai Third Cave

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Served at Pofu Camp), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Climb up Buffalo ridge and down to Pofu Camp (5-7 hours, 8km)
    • Lunch at Pofu Camp
    • Trek to Rongai Third Cave (3,800 meters)
    Landmarks
    Buffalo ridge
    Pofu Camp
    Rongai Third Cave
  7. Day 7

    Rongai Third Cave to School Hut

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Early dinner at School Hut)

    Included Activities

    • Trek over the Saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi peaks (4-5 hours, 5km)
    • Trek to School Hut (4,800 meters)
    • Early dinner at School Hut
    Landmarks
    Saddle
    Kibo
    Mawenzi Peak
    School Hut
  8. Day 8

    School Hut to Crater Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast (At School Hut), Lunch (At crater area), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at School Hut
    • Steep hike to crater bowl (4-5 hours, 5km to Gilman's Point)
    • Rest at Hans Meyer Cave
    • Reach Gilman's Point (5,681 meters)
    • Lunch at crater area
    • Explore crater and ashpit area
    Landmarks
    Hans Meyer Cave
    Gilman's Point
    Mawenzi Peak
    Mount Kilimanjaro Crater
  9. Day 9

    Crater Camp to Millennium Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hot tea and biscuits), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hot tea and biscuits upon waking
    • 1-hour summit ascent from crater to Uhuru Peak (19,341 ft)
    • Sunrise summit experience at Uhuru Peak
    • Return to Stella Point (5,739 meters)
    • Descent to Barafu Camp (4,680 meters) with short break
    • Continue descent to Millennium Camp (3,950 meters)
    Landmarks
    Uhuru Peak
    Stella Point
    Barafu Camp
    Millennium Camp
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  10. Day 10

    Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate

    End point
    Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Hotel, 13:00 - 14:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Trek through montane rainforest from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate (5-7 hours, 12km)
    • Sign-out with park authorities
    • Receive official completion certificate
    Landmarks
    Millennium Camp
    Mweka Gate

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services
Rating
5(699 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Spider Tours and Safaris

  • Flora
    February 3rd, 2026
    Very disappointed with the tour operator Bryan from Spider Tours and Safaris. We booked this tour based on their...
    Show more
  • Anna
    November 7th, 2025
    Highly recommended - everything went amazingly and the crew were fantastic and with us the whole way - a really great...
    Show more
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Spider Tours and Safaris with your enquiry, they usually respond within 1 day.

No departure dates available

No dates, no problem! Subscribe to our newsletter to receive:

  • Travel inspiration for similar adventures
  • Alerts of the newest adventure deals

By submitting this form, I agree to the TourRadar T&Cs and Privacy policy.

You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter, check your inbox!

It seems you have entered this contest already! Keep an eye on your inbox for the winner.

Plan your adventure:

Earn while you share

With TourRadar RISE, you can earn commission when someone books a tour through a link you share — like this one.

Good to Know

Tour ID: 233334

  • Currency
    Sh
    Tanzanian Shilling
    Tanzania
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
    Tanzania
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 24th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 24th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Spider Tours and Safaris. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Spider Tours and Safaris will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Spider Tours and Safaris" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec