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9 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Northern Circuit Route

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9 Days Kilimanjaro Climb Northern Circuit Route

9 Days Starting and ending in Moshi, Tanzania

Visiting: Mti Mkubwa Camp, Shira Camp One, Shira Camp Two, Moir Camp, Rongai, School Hut, Uhuru Peak, Mweka

Tour operator:

Spider Tours And Safaris

Tour code:

312

Specialist Group:

LGBT

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 499

Physical rating:

Medium, Medium

Age range:

9-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English

Private Available:

From: $3420 $3258 (USD) Travel Club discount: -$162

NB: Prices correct on 22-Feb-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

The newest and the longest route. With it’s dense rain-forest, Northern circuit offers a time well spent on Mt. Kilimanjaro. This route offers a view the mountain from nearly all sides and has with excellent altitude acclimatization. This is our favoured route.you will see a beautiful view of mouny kilimanjaro in all side

Highlights

Photo Tour
Bird Watching
hiking
Trekking

Places You'll See

Mt Kilimanjaro

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Londorossi Gate To Mti Mkubwa Camp

Location: Mti Mkubwa Camp

Accommodation: Camp, Camp

Accommodation Name: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, drinking water

The Northern Circuit Route begins at Londorossi Gate (2,100 meters) in the West, the same start point as the Lemosho Route. The drive to Londorossi Gate takes approximately two hours from Moshi and considerably longer from Arusha. Registration with the Kilimanjaro National Park authorities occurs at the gate and then you will be driven further up the mountain to the trailhead starting point. Most tour operators serve lunch here before the short first day trek to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820 meters) begins. You may get lucky and spot large wildlife like elephant and buffalo that sometimes emerge from the rainforest onto the path as you trek towards your first camp. Dinner will be served when you reach Mti Mkubwa Camp.

Day 2 : Mti Mkubwa Camp To Shira Camp 1

Location: Shira Camp One

Accommodation: Camp, Camp

Accommodation Name: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, drinking water

On day two you will spend the first hour trekking through the last section of rainforest path before entering the low alpine moorland zone which follows up onto the Shira Plateau. The trek is relatively short and gradual, ending at Shira Camp 1

Day 3 : Shira Camp 1 To Shira Camp 2

Location: Shira Camp Two

Accommodation: Camp, Camp

Accommodation Name: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, drinking water

On day three the trek crosses the Shira Plateau from Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2. Nine day trekkers usually spend the night at Shira Camp 2 where they will join trekkers from the Machame Route. At Shira Camp 2 it is worth trekking a little higher up the plateau to enjoy the stunning view across the valley below and Western Breach of Kilimanjaro above. The plateau is exposed so be prepared for a cold night with temperatures getting below zero.

Day 4 : Shira Camp 2 To Moir Camp

Location: Moir Camp

Accommodation: Camp, Camp

Accommodation Name: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, drinking water

Day four is a long trek heading east which passes through the ‘Garden of the Senecios’ and then enters the high alpine desert zone. The morning is spent trekking up to Lava Tower and the iconic Shark’s Tooth rock formation at 4,600 meters, where you will have lunch. After lunch you will join the northern circuit heading down to Moir Camp at 4,200 meters (see map above). This is an important day in your trek as you will get to experience high altitude and then sleep low, which is good for the acclimatisation process.

Day 5 : Moir Camp To Buffalo Camp

Location: Moir Camp

Accommodation: Camp, Camp

Accommodation Name: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, drinking water

Day five involves a moderately steep climb out of Moir Valley. Trekkers can take a small detour here to climb the summit of Little Lent Hill atbefore 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.The trek gives great vistas out across the plains that lie north of Kilimanjaro and stretch out to the Kenyan / Tanzanian border. You will arrive at Buffalo Camp just after midday, where you will have lunch and have time to rest after a long day hiking.

Day 6 : Buffalo Camp To Rongai Third Cave

Location: Rongai

Accommodation: Camp, Camp

Accommodation Name: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, drinking water

Day six starts 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 at 3,800 meters. The trek is shorter than the day before and by now you should be feeling well acclimatised to the altitude. You will arrive at the Third Cave just around mid-afternoon.

Day 7 : 3Rd Cave To School Hut

Location: School Hut

Accommodation: Camp, Camp

Accommodation Name: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day seven 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 (4,800 meters). 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 8 : School Hut To Uhuru Peak And Then Onto 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. Note: some tour operators return via Gilman’s Point to Horombo Hut using the Marangu Route.

Day 9 : Millennium Camp To Mweka Gate

Location: Mweka

Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Drinking Water

The final day is a short hike through the dense montane rainforest from Millennium Camp (3,950 meters) to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters). At the gate you will need to sign-out with the authorities, who will also provide you with your official certificate – a green certificate for those who made it to Gilman’s Point and a gold certificate for those who reached Uhuru Peak. It is customary to give your guide and porter tips before being driven back to your hotel in Moshi.

What's Included

Accommodation
Airport Transfers at Destination
Fully Guided
Meals

What's Not Included

Insurance
International Travel
Optional

Mode of Transport

All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel

Check out our Q&As

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
What is the tipping policy?

No, any tipping policy
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

no
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes they speak fluently English

What is the maximum group size?

150
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes airport transfers are included
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

yes they will be participating
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

yes you are allowed to know before you depart
What currencies are required for this tour?

USD $
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

Quality and five-star hotel
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

Adrian

Good Safari

09-Sep-2023

I enjoyed the destination

destiny

Unforgettable

09-Sep-2023

Unforgettable Memory

Adrian

Adventure Tour

09-Sep-2023

Amazing experience

Brayan

World Wonder

09-Sep-2023

Wonderfully Destination

Dele

Hiking And Trekking

09-Sep-2023

I enjoy this adventure

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