9 days · Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro — Northern Circuit, 9 Days
The longest route on Kilimanjaro, circling the quiet northern slopes. More days on the mountain, more acclimatisation, and the highest summit success rate of any route.
Day by day.
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1
Moshi to Big Tree Camp
Briefing, the drive to Londorossi, and a rainforest walk to Big Tree Camp at 2,780 m.
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2
Big Tree to Shira 1
Out of the forest and onto the Shira Plateau at 3,610 m. Around six hours.
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3
Shira 1 to Moir Hut
East across the plateau and north to Moir Hut at 4,200 m, a quiet camp most routes never see. Five to seven hours.
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4
Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp
Around the northern slopes to Buffalo Camp at 4,020 m, with views north into Kenya. Five to seven hours.
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5
Buffalo Camp to Third Cave
Continuing the circuit east to Third Cave at 3,870 m. Five to six hours through alpine desert.
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6
Third Cave to School Hut
A steady climb to School Hut at 4,800 m, the northern summit-night camp. Four to five hours. Early dinner.
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7
Summit day, then Millennium Camp
Midnight start to Gilman's Point and along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak at sunrise, then the long descent to Millennium Camp at 3,820 m.
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8
Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
Down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate for certificates, then the drive to Moshi.
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9
Departure or extension
A rest morning in Moshi and your transfer, or the start of a safari extension if you have added one.
What is included
- All park, camping, hut and rescue fees
- Certified mountain guides, assistant guides, cook and porters
- All meals on the mountain, prepared fresh by our cook
- Four-season mountain tents and sleeping mats
- Mess tent, table and chairs, and a private toilet tent
- Twice-daily health checks with a pulse oximeter
- Emergency oxygen and a portable stretcher on every climb
- Transfers between Moshi and the mountain gates
- Two nights' bed and breakfast in Moshi, before and after the climb
Not included
- International flights and Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance including evacuation cover above 5,000 m
- Personal trekking gear and sleeping bag (rental available)
- Tips for your mountain crew
- Drinks other than those served with meals
- Personal items and laundry
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