Day 1
Arrival in Moshi or Arusha and trek briefing.
9 Days • Challenging
Northern Circuit — Kilimanjaro Trek
A longer route designed for travelers looking for more time on the mountain.
Route overview
Northern Circuit, 9 Days
The Northern Circuit is the longest established route on Kilimanjaro, circling the quiet northern slopes. The extra days on the mountain give a gradual altitude profile and a remote experience.
Indicative price
From $2,750 per person
Prices are indicative and may vary depending on group size, travel dates, accommodation, permits, park fees and requested services. Contact us for a current quotation.
Trek highlights
- Longest itinerary
- Remote northern slopes
- Gradual altitude profile
- Uhuru Peak summit night
Typically included
- Park entry and camping fees
- Experienced mountain guide and crew
- Full camping equipment
- Fresh meals on the mountain
- Drinking water on trek
- Airport transfers on request
Itinerary
Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro Trek — 9 days
The longest route on the mountain, circling the remote northern slopes with the highest summit success rates.
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From $2,750 per person — indicative
Day 2
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa forest camp.
Day 3
Forest camp onto the Shira Plateau.
Day 4
Shira 1 to Shira 2 with acclimatisation walks.
Day 5
Lava Tower and on to Moir Hut.
Day 6
Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp on the quiet northern slopes.
Day 7
Buffalo Camp to Rongai Third Cave.
Day 8
Third Cave to School Hut, rest before summit night.
Day 9
Summit night to Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka and Moshi.
Route
Lemosho start — Shira — northern slopes — School Hut — Uhuru Peak
Typically included
- Park entry, camping or hut fees and rescue fees
- Licensed mountain guides, cook and porters
- All meals and drinking water on the mountain
- Camping equipment where applicable
- Transfers between Moshi/Arusha and the gate
- Pre-trek briefing and equipment check
Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro Trek — questions travellers ask
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