10 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking via Northern Circuit Route

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10 Days Kilimanjaro hiking via northern circuit route

The 10-day Kilimanjaro hiking expedition via the Northern Circuit route is a thrilling journey that takes adventurers through some of the most stunning and diverse landscapes on the continent. As the newest and longest route, it offers a unique experience that combines the best of other routes while providing more acclimatization time.

Tour Highlights:

  • Day 1 : moshi to londorossi gate hike to mti mkubwa camp
  • Day 2 : mti mkubwa camp hike to shira 1 camp
  • Day 3 : shira 1 camp hike to shira 2 camp
  • Day 4 : shira 2 camp hike to lava tower to moir hut
  • Day 5 : moir hut hike to buffalo camp
  • Day 6 : buffalo camp hike to third cave camp
  • Day 7 : third cave camp hike to school hut
  • Day 8 : school hut to crater camp
  • Day 9 : school hut camp hike to uhuru peak descend to mweka camp
  • Day 10 : mweka camp to mweka gate back to moshi
  • Day 1: moshi to londorossi gate hike to mti mkubwa camp

    moshi to londorossi gate hike to mti mkubwa camp

    After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be picked up and taken to the Londorossi Gate at 2,250 meters above sea level. Once the necessary registration is completed, your adventure begins with a hike through the dense rainforest to the Big Tree Camp (2,780 m). An armed ranger will accompany you for the first two days due to the presence of wild game in the area. You'll spend the night in tents at the Big Tree Camp.

    Destination: Londorossi Gate To Lemosho Gate To Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp

    Accommodation: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite

      public camp site

    Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Campsite
    Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Campsite
    Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Campsite
    Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Campsite
    Big Tree (Mti Mkibwa) Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Big Tree (Mti Mkibwa) Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Big Tree (Mti Mkibwa) Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Big Tree (Mti Mkibwa) Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Big Tree (Mti Mkibwa) Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Big Tree (Mti Mkibwa) Campsite Kilimanjaro

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

    Day 2: mti mkubwa camp hike to shira 1 camp

    mti mkubwa camp hike to shira 1 camp

    Leaving the rainforest, you'll enter a savannah with tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. The trail takes you through lush rolling hills and streams until you reach the Shira 1 Camp, where you'll catch your first glimpse of Kibo across the plateau.

    Destination: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp To Shira 1 Camp

    Accommodation: Shira 1 Campsite

      public camp site

    Shira 1 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 1 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 1 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 1 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 1 Campsite
    Shira 1 Campsite
    Shira 1 Campsite
    Shira 1 Campsite
    Shira 1 Campsite

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

    Day 3: shira 1 camp hike to shira 2 camp

    shira 1 camp hike to shira 2 camp

    Today's hike takes you to an altitude of 3,850 meters with a steady uphill hike. The terrain is characterized by moor and heathland, and you might spot buffalo, dik-dik, and klipspringer grazing in the area. You'll reach Shira 2 Camp, also known as Shira Huts, where you'll enjoy a hot lunch.

    Destination: Shira 1 Camp To Shira 2 Camp

    Accommodation: Shira 2 Campsite

      public camp site

    Shira 2 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 2 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 2 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 2 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 2 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 2 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 2 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 2 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 2 Campsite Kilimanjaro
    Shira 2 Campsite Kilimanjaro

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

    Day 4: shira 2 camp hike to lava tower to moir hut

    shira 2 camp hike to lava tower to moir hut

    You'll begin early with a challenging day, reaching an altitude of 4,600 meters at the base of the famous Lava Tower. After acclimatizing for one to two hours, you'll descend to Moir Hut Camp for the night.

    Destination: Shira 1 Camp To Moir Hut Camp

    Accommodation: Moir Hut Campsite

      public camp site

    Moir Hut Campsite
    Moir Hut Campsite
    Moir Hut Campsite
    Moir Hut Campsite
    Moir Hut Campsite
    Moir Hut Campsite
    Moir Hut Campsite
    Moir Hut Campsite
    Moir Hut Campsite
    Moir Hut Campsite

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

    Day 5: moir hut hike to buffalo camp

    moir hut hike to buffalo camp

    Today's hike takes you out of Moir Valley and to the summit of Lent Hills (4,375 m) for some stunning views. Continuing eastwards around the northern circuit trail, you'll arrive at Buffalo Camp (4,020 m) with sweeping views of the Kenyan plains below.

    Destination: Moir Hut Camp To Buffalo Camp

    Accommodation: Buffalo Campsite

      public camp site

    Bufallo Campsite
    Bufallo Campsite
    Bufallo Campsite
    Bufallo Campsite

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

    Day 6: buffalo camp hike to third cave camp

    buffalo camp hike to third cave camp

    A hike to the top of 'Buffalo Ridge' awaits, followed by a journey through a landscape with increasingly sparse vegetation. Your destination is the Third Cave Camp at 3,800 meters.

    Destination: Buffalo Camp To Pofu Camp

    Accommodation: Third Cave Campsite

      public camp site

    Third Cave Campsite
    Third Cave Campsite
    Third Cave Campsite
    Third Cave Campsite
    Third Cave Campsite
    Third Cave Campsite
    Third Cave Campsite
    Third Cave Campsite
    Third Cave Campsite
    Third Cave Campsite

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

    Day 7: third cave camp hike to school hut

    third cave camp hike to school hut

    You'll traverse the so-called "saddle," a lava-flow connecting Mount Kilimanjaro's peaks, Mawenzi and Kibo. After approximately 4.5 to 5 hours, you'll reach the School Hut and prepare for an early start to the summit the next day.

    Destination: Third Cave Camp To School Hut Camp

    Accommodation: School Hut Campsite

      public camp site

    School Hut Campsite Kilimanjaro
    School Hut Campsite Kilimanjaro
    School Hut Campsite Kilimanjaro
    School Hut Campsite Kilimanjaro
    School Hut Campsite Kilimanjaro
    School Hut Campsite Kilimanjaro

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

    Day 8: school hut to crater camp

    school hut to crater camp

    A long and steep ascent takes you to Gillman’s Point, where you traverse the crater rim and descend slightly into the crater to reach Crater Camp, offering excellent views of surrounding glaciers.

    Destination: School Hut Camp To Uhuru peak To Mweka camp

    Accommodation: School Hut Campsite

      public camp site

    School Hut Campsite Kilimanjaro
    School Hut Campsite Kilimanjaro
    School Hut Campsite Kilimanjaro
    School Hut Campsite Kilimanjaro
    School Hut Campsite Kilimanjaro
    School Hut Campsite Kilimanjaro

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

    Day 9: school hut camp hike to uhuru peak descend to mweka camp

    school hut camp hike to uhuru peak descend to mweka camp

    The most challenging part of the hike awaits as you begin your push to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). After reaching the summit, you'll descend to Mweka Camp, passing through various habitats along the way.

    Destination: School Hut Camp To Uhuru peak To Millenium (High) camp

    Accommodation: Millenium Campsite

      public camp site

    Millenium Campsite
    Millenium Campsite
    Millenium Campsite
    Millenium Campsite
    Millenium Campsite
    Millenium Campsite
    Millenium Campsite
    Millenium Campsite
    Millenium Campsite
    Millenium Campsite

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water

    Day 10: mweka camp to mweka gate back to moshi

    Your final leg includes a gentle descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where your driver will be waiting to take you back to Moshi. After a warm shower and some rest, you can relax, unwind, or celebrate your achievement.

    Destination: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner, Drinking water

    TOUR PRICE/COST

    We offer two pricing options:

  •   Private Tour (Sharing Price)
  • The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.

  •   Group Joining Tour
  • Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.

    Private (Shared) Price

    No of pax Adult Child
    1 pax $2,539  pp $1,904  pp
    2–4 pax $2,514  pp $1,886  pp
    5–9 pax $2,489  pp $1,867  pp
    10–15 pax $2,464  pp $1,848  pp

    Group joining price

    AdultChild
    $2,514  pp $1,886  pp

    PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

    Inclusions
  •  Sleeping bag or bed linen
  •  Rental vehicle
  •  Rescue fee
  •  All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  •  Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  •  All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  •  Camping equipment (only sleeping bag/bed linen may be listed as excluded)
  •  All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  •  All Taxes/VAT
  •  Tips: tipping guideline
  • Exclusions
  •  Bath towels
  •  Climbing gear
  •  Roundtrip airport transfer
  •  All flights during the tour
  •  International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
  •  Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  •  Personal items
  •  Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • The Booking Form

    RELATED FAQS ABOUT 10 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking via Northern Circuit Route

    What makes the Northern Circuit route different from other Kilimanjaro routes?

    The Northern Circuit route is the newest and longest route, offering a more gradual ascent, better acclimatization, and diverse landscapes not found on other routes.

    Is the Northern Circuit route suitable for beginners?

    Yes, the Northern Circuit route's extended duration and gradual ascent make it a good choice for both experienced trekkers and first-time hikers seeking a successful summit.

    How physically demanding is the 10-day Northern Circuit route?

    The route requires a good level of physical fitness. Participants should engage in regular aerobic and strength training exercises to prepare for the trek's challenges.

    What kind of accommodation is provided during the hike?

    We provide comfortable tents for accommodation during the trek, ensuring a restful and rejuvenating experience each night.

    What is the best time of the year to hike Kilimanjaro via the Northern Circuit route?

    The best times to hike are during the dry seasons: January to March and June to October, as these offer the most stable weather conditions.

    How experienced are the guides who lead the expedition?

    Our hiking guides are highly experienced, certified, and well-versed in the Northern Circuit route, safety measures, and emergency protocols.

    What is the success rate for reaching the summit on the Northern Circuit route?

    The Northern Circuit route has one of the highest summit success rates, thanks to its extended duration and gradual acclimatization process.

    Do I need any specialized equipment for the hike?

    We provide a detailed equipment list, and while some items can be rented locally, it's essential to bring appropriate clothing and gear to ensure comfort and safety.

    Are there age restrictions for the Northern Circuit hike?

    Participants must be at least 18 years old, and there is no strict upper age limit. However, hikers should consult their doctor before attempting the trek, especially if they have pre-existing health conditions.

    Are porters available to assist with carrying luggage?

    Yes, we provide porters to carry the majority of your gear during the trek, allowing you to focus on the hike without being burdened by heavy loads. However, there are weight limits for porter loads to protect their well-being.

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    The 10-day Northern Circuit trek with Burigi Chato Safaris was an unforgettable adventure. The route is longer but incredibly rewarding, with diverse landscapes and plenty of time for acclimatization. The guides were professional, attentive, and motivating, while the porters and cooks worked tirelessly to keep us comfortable and well-fed. Every d...
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    I chose the Northern Circuit for its reputation as the best acclimatization route, and Burigi Chato Safaris made the climb smooth and successful. Over 10 days, I experienced breathtaking scenery, from rainforests to glaciers. The guides were extremely knowledgeable, caring, and patient, always pacing us perfectly. The porters amazed me with their...
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    Burigi Chato Safaris provided a first-class experience during our Northern Circuit trek. The guides were experienced and caring, the cooks delivered hot and tasty meals daily, and the porters worked hard to ensure we had everything we needed at camp. The Northern Circuit’s 10 days gave us the best chance to acclimatize and enjoy the scenery witho...
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    This climb was more than just an adventure—it was life-changing. The 10-day Northern Circuit route offered stunning views and the perfect pace for acclimatization. Burigi Chato Safaris took care of every detail, making the journey safe and enjoyable. The guides inspired us with their leadership, the porters showed incredible dedication, and the coo...
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    v Climbing Kilimanjaro via the Northern Circuit with Burigi Chato Safaris was truly the adventure of a lifetime. The route was beautiful, less crowded, and full of variety, from lush forest trails to panoramic high-altitude views. The team’s organization was flawless—the guides kept us safe and motivated, the porters ensured smooth logistics, and ...
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