8 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Northern Circuit Route

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8 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Northern Circuit Route

8 Days Starting and ending in Moshi, Tanzania

Visiting: Mti Mkubwa Camp, Moir Camp, Rongai, School Hut, Uhuru Peak, Mweka gate

Tour operator:

Spider Tours And Safaris

Tour code:

6574

Specialist Group:

LGBT

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 149

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

2-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English

Private Available:

From: $3036 $2892 Travel Club discount: -$144

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

The Northern Circuit is the newest route up Kilimanjaro and also the longest. Because of its length, the Northern Circuit has the highest summit success rate. The route follows the same as the Lemosho Route for the first two days and then veers off to circle around the quieter northern slopes to the east side of the mountain. Northern Circuit approaches the summit via Gilman's Point before descending on the same route as the Machame and Lemosho.

Highlights

photo
mountain
shira
uhuru peak

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Hotel To Mti Mkubwa Camp

Location: Mti Mkubwa Camp

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast and briefing, drive to Londorossi Park Gate (about a 3-hour drive). From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades. Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite.

Day 2 : Mti Mkubwa Camp To Shira 1 Camp

Location: Mti Mkubwa Camp

Accommodation: Camp, camp

Accommodation Name: camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we continue as the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. After several streams are crossed we continue over the Shira Ridge then gently downwards to Shira 1 camp located by a stream on the Shira Plateau.

Day 3 : Shira 1 Camp To Moir Camp

Location: Moir Camp

Accommodation: Camp, camp

Accommodation Name: camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, a gentle hike across the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. We will continue with a trek heading east which passes through the ‘Garden of the Senecios’ and then enters the high alpine desert zone, then you will join the Northern Circuit heading down to Moir Camp

Day 4 : Moir Camp To Buffalo Camp

Location: Moir Camp

Accommodation: Camp, camp

Accommodation Name: camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, we encountered a moderately steep climb out of Moir Valley. We can do an optional hike to the summit of Little Lent Hill at 4,375 meters before returning to the Northern Circuit trail. From here the route follows a series of inclines and declines, skirting around the northern slopes of Kibo to Buffalo Camp.

Day 5 : Buffalo Camp To Rongai Third Cave

Location: Rongai

Accommodation: Camp, camp

Accommodation Name: camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We start the day with a climb up the Buffalo ridge and down into Porfu Camp where lunch is usually served. The route then continues east around the northern slopes to the Rongai Third Cave. The trek is shorter than the day before and by now you should be feeling well acclimated to the altitude. You will arrive at the Third Cave just around mid-afternoon.

Day 6 : Third Cave To School Hut

Location: School Hut

Accommodation: Camp, camp

Accommodation Name: camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today involves a steady incline up and over the Saddle which sits between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi Peak. Trekkers then continue walking south-west up to School Hut. After arriving at School Hut you will be served an early dinner and then you should get some shut-eye as you will be awoken before midnight to start your summit attempt. Remember to prepare all your gear, including warm clothes, insulated water bottles, snacks, headlamp and camera before going to bed.

Day 7 : School Hut To Uhuru Peak To Millennium Camp

Location: Uhuru Peak

Accommodation: Camp, camp

Accommodation Name: camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will be awoken around 11:30 with hot tea and biscuits and will then begin the steep incline up the slopes of Kibo under the cover of darkness. Your first check-point is Hans Meyer Cave where you will take a short break. The climb steepens as you approach Gilman’s Point (5,681 meters), which will be around 5-6 hours after departing School Hut. Take a moment to enjoy the approaching dawn and incredible view out and across to Mawenzi Peak, but remember you still have 2 hours trekking to reach Uhuru Peak so dig deep for the energy. The slope flattens as you head west around the crater rim and you should arrive at the summit at or just after sunrise. Your stay here will be brief so get as many pictures as you can of the incredible views and surrounding glaciers. You will then retrace your steps back around the crater rim to Stella Point (5,739 meters) where you will turn south and head down the heavily screed slopes of Kibo to Barafu Camp (4,680 meters). Most trekkers take a short break here before continuing down to Millennium Camp (3,950 meters) for your final night on the mountain. In total you will be trekking for 14-16 hours on day eight so it is important to pace yourself, remain hydrated and keep your blood sugar levels up.

Day 8 : Millennium Camp To Mweka Gate To Hotel

Location: Mweka gate

Accommodation: Hotel, Camp, hotel

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). Our vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (around 60 minutes).

What's Included

Accommodation
Airport Transfers at Destination
Fully Guided
Meals

What's Not Included

Additional Services
Insurance
International Travel
Optional

Mode of Transport

All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel

Accommodation

All meals while on the Mountain

Check out our Q&As

Do you require a visa for this holiday?

Yes
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

We will manage that, and they are allowed to make a booking with our company they will get a fully services
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

Yes all entrance fee are included
What is the tipping policy?

no any tipping policy
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

yes you are allowed to know before you depart

Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes airport transfers are included
What is the maximum group size?

150 number of people
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes they speak fluently English
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

Quality and five star hotel
What currencies are required for this tour?

USD
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

Yes they will be participating
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

yes
SPIDER TOURS AND SAFARIS

Feedback will be taken from you daily in the middle of the tour. How is the driver, how is the tour guide and how do you like the hotel
What documents will I receive before I travel?

My representative will meet you at the airport, and he will take you to the hotel. After that he will give you the briefing about the tour He gives Your handover will provide you hotel voucher and will give you all the information about what will be the scene of the guide. When is your site scene, how is it, everything will be mentioned in that document.
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

All
How long has the tour company been trading?

more than 4 years since 2018
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You have to tell us 15 days in advance, so we can go ahead with the tour.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

We only offer private tours. and group tours
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

Yes why not
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes and All rooms will be clean and sensitizer will be done separately.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

yes
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

We follow all the guidelines of COVID.separate mask is provided for the driver guide client and the sensitizer bottle is available 24 hrs in the Car bus

Reviews from travellers on this tour

doreen

Unfogettable

08-Sep-2023

it was unfogettable

rose

Climb Northern Circuit Route

07-Sep-2023

it good safaris

Mary

Kilimanjaro

12-Sep-2023

i realy enjoyed

Lilly

Mt kilimanjaro trekking

05-Sep-2023

this was amaizing

Loren

Kilimanjaro Climb

10-Sep-2023

it was good safaris

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