9 Days Northern Circuit Route Kilimanjaro Climb

Detailed Itinerary

Route Overview

The Northern Circuit is the longest route on Kilimanjaro and offers the highest summit success rate due to excellent acclimatization.

Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights

Day 1: Arusha – Londorossi Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp

Trek through rainforest to the first camp.

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp – Shira 1 Camp

Ascend to the Shira Plateau.

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp – Shira 2 Camp

Cross the plateau with spectacular mountain views.

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp – Moir Hut

Trek across alpine terrain and enjoy acclimatization opportunities.

Day 5: Moir Hut – Buffalo Camp

Travel along the remote northern slopes of Kilimanjaro.

Day 6: Buffalo Camp – Third Cave Camp

Continue around the mountain with panoramic views.

Day 7: Third Cave Camp – School Hut

Reach School Hut and prepare for the summit attempt.

Day 8: School Hut – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp

Summit Africa’s highest peak and descend to Mweka Camp.

Day 9: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Arusha

Complete the descent and return to Arusha.

End of Trek

• Package Includes

  • Airport transfers
  • Two nights hotel accommodation in Arusha
  • Professional English-speaking mountain guides
  • Assistant guides, cook, and porters
  • Kilimanjaro National Park fees
  • Camping fees
  • Rescue fees
  • All meals during the climb
  • Private portable toilet
  • Mountain tents and sleeping mattresses
  • Drinking water
  • Summit certificates
  • Government taxes

  Package Excludes

  • International flights
  • Tanzanian Visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal climbing gear
  • Sleeping bags
  • Tips for guides, cooks, and porters
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks

  Recommended Gear

  • Waterproof hiking boots
  • Thermal base layers
  • Down jacket
  • Waterproof jacket and pants
  • Warm gloves
  • Trekking poles
  • Headlamp
  • Sunglasses
  • Daypack and duffel bag