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Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route 9 Days*

9 days
Start and end in Moshi
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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
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival

    You'll arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and get transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day settling in and getting your gear organized before the climbing starts tomorrow.

    Start point
    Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Kilimanjaro International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
  2. Day 2

    Moshi to Shira 2 Campsite

    Head out early from Moshi and drive toward Londorossi Gate, passing through Moram on the way. From there, you'll start trekking through forest trails, walking about 3 hours through thick forest scenery as you make your first push upward to Shira 2 campsite.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through forest trails to Shira 2 campsite
    • Drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate via Moram
    Landmarks
    Londorossi Gate
    Shira 2 Campsite
  3. Day 3

    Shira 2 to Moir Campsite

    This morning you'll leave Shira 2 and trek along a gradually steepening path through giant heather moorland. The trail takes you across Shira Ridge and down to Moir campsite as you continue gaining elevation throughout the day.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through heather moorland zone to Moir campsite
    Landmarks
    Shira Ridge
    Moir Campsite
  4. Day 4

    Moir to Pofu Campsite

    You'll move out of the moorland zone and into stark alpine desert terrain. The trek involves ascending a steep ridge to begin the Northern Circuit Route, and from up here you get clear views of Kenya's wilderness stretching out to the north.

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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through moorland to alpine desert
    • Begin Northern Circuit Route
    Landmarks
    Pofu Campsite
  5. Day 5

    Pofu to Third Caves Campsite

    Continue along the Northern Circuit Route today, trekking through various valleys and over ridges across alpine desert and moorland heading eastward. It's a long day of walking through really expansive mountain wilderness with changing scenery.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek through valleys and ridges on Northern Circuit Route
    Landmarks
    Third Caves Campsite
  6. Day 6

    Third Caves to Kibo Campsite

    Trek through more valleys and ridges, this time heading southward as you descend through alpine desert and moorland. Temperatures drop noticeably as you approach Kibo, and you'll call it a day earlier so you can rest before the summit push.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Trek to Kibo Campsite
    • Receive resupply of fresh food and supplies
    Landmarks
    Kibo Campsite
  7. Day 7

    Kibo Campsite to Uhuru Peak to Millennium Camp

    Start your summit attempt around midnight and trek for 7 to 8 hours with endless switchbacks up the mountain. You'll stop at Hans Meyer Cave on the way, reach Gillman's Point at the crater rim, then continue along the snowy crater to Uhuru Peak at 5,895m/19,341ft. After reaching the summit, you'll descend to Millennium Camp for recovery and rest.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Summit trek from Kibo Camp to Uhuru Peak
    • Visit Hans Meyer Cave
    • Reach Gillman's Point at crater rim
    • Trek along crater rim to Uhuru Peak
    • Descent to Millennium Camp
    Landmarks
    Uhuru Peak
    Gillman's Point
    Hans Meyer Cave
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  8. Day 8

    Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate

    Make your way down from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate, where you'll have lunch and receive your official climbing certificate. From there, you'll return to Springlands Hotel for your final night and to recover from the climb.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Mweka Gate), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Descent to Mweka Gate
    • Lunch at Mweka Gate
    • Receive climbing certificate
    Landmarks
    Mweka Gate
  9. Day 9

    Departure

    Take things easy this morning and relax before your scheduled transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home.

    End point
    Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Kilimanjaro International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Lisa
    · September 21st, 2025
    The Kilimanjaro climb was difficult but incredibly rewarding upon reaching the summit and the wonderful experience of the journey to the top. Our trip was enhanced by the exceptional support from Zara Tanzania Adventures. Everyone of the crew was genuinely interested in making our experience wonderful, safe, and memorable. They helped us navigate through the Lemosho course which had some tough sections. Lema, the chief guide, was a great leader, and he made sure that we were all well taken care of. The quality of tents and other equipment was very good. I recommend Zara Tanzania Adventures to those seeking excellent trekking service on Kilimanjaro.
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  • Marija
    · September 19th, 2025
    By any measure, it was a wonderful safari tour experience in Tanzania. Everything went off as planned owing to the excellent planning and perfect execution by the team at Zara. We were paired with an outstanding guide/driver Juma who was an expert on Ngorongoro, Serengeti; flora, fauna, culture and so much about Tanzania, giving his insight on the same. We had many wonderful encounters with wildlife, perfect picnics on the land and amazing times back at the carefully selected tented camps and lodges. The Land Cruiser was spacious and comfortable and kept very clean. The weather was great and we had an incredible time. We did not get to see the migration in Serengeti but we still enjoyed the overall experience a lot!
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  • Elana
    · September 18th, 2025
    This trek was one of the toughest challenges I have ever undertaken, and having the support of Zara Tanzania made all the difference. I highly recommend working with Zara Tanzania Adventures on Kilimanjaro because I witnessed the expertise and resources they have built over the years. The crew, led by our tour guide Lema, was knowledgeable, attentive, and brilliant. We learned so much about Kilimanjaro and shared many special moments on the trail. The food was incredibly nice and plentiful. We all made it to the summit and owe it all to the team from Zara
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