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Mount Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route

11 days
Start and end in Moshi
4.5
19 traveler reviews

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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
Ages 10+

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Moshi

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer
    • Orientation session with Viva Africa Tours team
    • Hiking gear inspection and adjustment
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  2. Day 2

    Moshi to Mti Mkubwa Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Londorossi Park Gate
    • Park registration
    • First trekking leg through rainforest to Mti Mkubwa Camp

    Optional Activities

    • Cultural experience in Boma N'gombe and Sanya Juu villages
    Landmarks
    Londorossi Park Gate
    Mti Mkubwa Camp
  3. Day 3

    Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp 1

    Included Activities

    • Trek through rainforest and moorland to Shira Plateau
    • Trek across Shira Ridge to Shira Camp 1
    Landmarks
    Shira Plateau
    Shira Camp 1
  4. Day 4

    Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2

    Included Activities

    • Trek across moorland to Shira Camp 2
    • Acclimatization excursions led by guide

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Shira Cathedral landmark
    Landmarks
    Shira Cathedral
    Shira Camp 2
  5. Day 5

    Shira Camp 2 to Moir Camp

    Included Activities

    • Trek through High Alpine desert zone to Lava Tower
    • Trek to Moir Camp behind Lent Hills
    Landmarks
    Shark's Tooth
    Lava Tower
    Lent Hills
    Moir Camp
  6. Day 6

    Moir Camp to Buffalo Camp

    Included Activities

    • Trek from Moir Valley via Lent Hills summit to Buffalo Camp
    Landmarks
    Buffalo Camp
  7. Day 7

    Buffalo Camp to Rongai Third Cave Camp

    Included Activities

    • Climb to Buffalo Ridge summit
    • Trek through High and Low Alpine scenery to Rongai Third Cave Camp
    Landmarks
    Buffalo Ridge
    Rongai Third Cave Camp
  8. Day 8

    Rongai Third Cave Camp to School Hut

    Included Activities

    • Trek over The Saddle to School Hut
    • Gear and supply check by guides
    Landmarks
    The Saddle
    Kibo Peak
    Mawenzi Peak
    School Hut
  9. Day 9

    School Hut to Mount Kilimanjaro Summit to Mweka Camp

    Included Activities

    • Pre-dawn trek to Gilman's Point
    • Final summit push to Mount Kilimanjaro peak
    • Descent via Mweka Route to Mweka Camp
    Landmarks
    Gilman's Point
    Mount Kilimanjaro Summit
    Mweka Camp
  10. Day 10

    Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

    Included Activities

    • Final trek to Mweka Gate
    • Gold Summit Certificate presentation
    Landmarks
    Mweka Gate
  11. Day 11

    Moshi to Airport

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer

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What's Not Included

  • Flights
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  • Additional Services
Rating
4.5(19 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Viva Africa Tours

  • Christine
    April 3rd, 2021
    I was with Stanley and his crew six days on the Rongai route. As a woman alone on this trip it was an great...
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  • Matthew
    October 22nd, 2019
    Myself and three friends were lucky enough to have Sebastian and Joey as our guide for the 8 day Lemosho route up...
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  • Mark
    April 1st, 2018
    Leading up to the trip the company was a bit disorganized. Dates changed from booking to itinerary. I confirmed the...
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Tour ID: 90825

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  • 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.
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