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Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route in 11-Day

11 days
Start and end in Moshi
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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 2 - 50
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kilimanjaro International Airport to Moshi

    Kilimanjaro International Airport to Moshi
    Start point
    Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania ( All travelers will be picked up at the hotel they booked in Moshi., 02:00 - 03:00)
    Accommodation
    (Kilimanjaro White House Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport
    • Meet guide and trek briefing
    • Equipment check

    Optional Activities

    • Equipment rental for missing mountain gear
    Landmarks
    Kilimanjaro International Airport
  2. Day 2

    Trek to Mti Mkubwa Camp

    Trek to Mti Mkubwa Camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Londorossi Gate), Dinner (Dinner at Mti Mkubwa Camp)
    Accommodation
    ( Mti Mkubwa Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Londorossi Gate
    • Registration with Kilimanjaro National Park authorities
    • Rainforest trek to Mti Mkubwa Camp (5.5 km, 3-4 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife spotting (elephants and buffalo)
    Landmarks
    Londorossi Gate
    Mti Mkubwa Camp
  3. Day 3

    Trek to Shira One Camp

    Trek to Shira One Camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Shira Camp 1)

    Included Activities

    • Rainforest to savannah trek (approximately 5.5 km, 3-4 hours)
    • Cross Shira Ridge
    • Arrival at Shira One Camp
    Landmarks
    Shira Ridge
    Shira One Camp
  4. Day 4

    Trek to Shira Camp Two

    Trek to Shira Camp Two
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Shira Camp 2 )

    Included Activities

    • Trek across Shira Plateau (approximately 7 km, 3-4 hours)
    • Optional plateau viewpoint hike
    Landmarks
    Shira Plateau
    Western Breach of Kilimanjaro
  5. Day 5

    Trek to Moir Camp

    Trek to Moir Camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Lava Tower (4,600 meters)), Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Moir Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Garden of the Senecios
    • Climb to Lava Tower and Shark's Tooth rock formation (4,600 meters)
    • Descend to Moir Camp (4,200 meters)
    • Northern Circuit trek segment
    Landmarks
    Garden of the Senecios
    Lava Tower
    Shark's Tooth rock formation
    Moir Camp
  6. Day 6

    Trek to Buffalo Camp

    Trek to Buffalo Camp
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Buffalo Camp), Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Buffalo Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Moderately steep climb from Moir Valley
    • Optional detour to Little Lent Hill summit (4,375 meters)
    • Northern Circuit trek skirting Kibo's northern slopes
    • Trek to Buffalo Camp (4,020 meters, approximately 12 km, 5-7 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Detour to climb Little Lent Hill (4,375 meters)
    Landmarks
    Moir Valley
    Little Lent Hill
    Buffalo Camp
  7. Day 7

    Trek to Rongai Third Cave

    Trek to Rongai Third Cave
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Pofu Camp), Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Rongai Third Cave)

    Included Activities

    • Climb up Buffalo ridge
    • Descent to Pofu Camp
    • Trek around northern slopes to Rongai Third Cave (approximately 8 km, 5-7 hours)
    Landmarks
    Buffalo ridge
    Pofu Camp
    Rongai Third Cave
  8. Day 8

    Trek to School Hut

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

    Included Activities

    • Trek across the Saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi peaks
    • Ascent to School Hut (4,800 meters, approximately 15 km, 4-5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi Peak
    School Hut
  9. Day 9

    Summit Attempt and Descent to Millennium Camp

    Summit Attempt and Descent to Millennium Camp
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hot tea and biscuits served around 11:30 PM at start of summit attempt), Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Millennium Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Summit attempt from School Hut
    • Pass through Hans Meyer Cave
    • Reach Gilman's Point (5,681 meters)
    • Summit Uhuru Peak at crater rim
    • Descent to Stella Point (5,739 meters)
    • Descent to Barafu Camp (4,680 meters)
    • Descent to Millennium Camp (3,950 meters)
    Landmarks
    Hans Meyer Cave
    Gilman's Point
    Uhuru Peak
    Stella Point
    Barafu Camp
    Millennium Camp
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  10. Day 10

    Final Descent to Mweka Gate

    Final Descent to Mweka Gate
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Kilimanjaro White House)

    Included Activities

    • Descent through montane rainforest to Mweka Gate (approximately 10 km, 3-4 hours)
    • Sign out with park authorities
    • Receive official summit certificate
    • Transfer to hotel in Moshi
    Landmarks
    Millennium Camp
    Mweka Gate
  11. Day 11

    Departure

    Departure
    End point
    Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (We will drop you to the hotel in Moshi, 03:00 - 04:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Moshi town
    • Purchase souvenirs
    Landmarks
    Moshi town

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