10 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking via Northern Circuit Route

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you be warmly welcomed by your Africa rise safaris guide who will escort you to your hotel in Moshi, Tanzania. Settle into your accommodation and soak in the African atmosphere, getting ready to commence your 10-day Kilimanjaro expedition the next day.

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you be warmly welcomed by your Africa rise safaris guide who will escort you to your hotel in Moshi, Tanzania. Settle into your accommodation and soak in the African atmosphere, getting ready to commence your 10-day Kilimanjaro expedition the next day.

After a hearty breakfast, your journey begins with a transfer to the Londorossi Gate at 2,250 meters above sea level. After completing the necessary registration, your adventure sets off into the dense rainforest. Accompanied by an armed ranger for safety, you'll trek through the unspoiled natural forest to reach the Big Tree Camp at 2,780 meters. Spend the night in tents at Big Tree Camp.

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

Accommodation: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite

  public camp site

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

After a hearty breakfast, your journey begins with a transfer to the Londorossi Gate at 2,250 meters above sea level. After completing the necessary registration, your adventure sets off into the dense rainforest. Accompanied by an armed ranger for safety, you'll trek through the unspoiled natural forest to reach the Big Tree Camp at 2,780 meters. Spend the night in tents at Big Tree Camp.

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

Accommodation: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite

  public camp site

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

Leaving the rainforest behind, you'll venture into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock adorned with lichen beards. Ascend through lush rolling hills and cross streams to reach Shira 1 Camp, offering you the first glimpse of Kibo across the plateau.

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

Accommodation: Shira 1 Campsite

  public camp site

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

Leaving the rainforest behind, you'll venture into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock adorned with lichen beards. Ascend through lush rolling hills and cross streams to reach Shira 1 Camp, offering you the first glimpse of Kibo across the plateau.

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

Accommodation: Shira 1 Campsite

  public camp site

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

Today's trek is relatively easier than the previous day, ascending 240 meters to an altitude of 3,850 meters. The route covers around 7 km and takes approximately 3.5 to 4 hours. You'll cross the Shira Plateau, known for its wildlife sightings, and reach Shira 2 Camp (Shira Huts) in time for a hot lunch and dinner later in the evening.

Destination: Shira 1 Camp To Shira 2 Camp

Accommodation: Shira 2 Campsite

  public camp site

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

Today's trek is relatively easier than the previous day, ascending 240 meters to an altitude of 3,850 meters. The route covers around 7 km and takes approximately 3.5 to 4 hours. You'll cross the Shira Plateau, known for its wildlife sightings, and reach Shira 2 Camp (Shira Huts) in time for a hot lunch and dinner later in the evening.

Destination: Shira 1 Camp To Shira 2 Camp

Accommodation: Shira 2 Campsite

  public camp site

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

Today's trek will be a challenging one, covering 14 km and taking about 6.5 to 7 hours. You'll trek to the base of the famous Lava Tower at 4,600 meters, where you'll acclimatize for one to two hours before descending to Moir Hut Camp. Your experienced guide may decide to take an alternate route depending on the group's acclimatization.

Destination: Shira 1 Camp To Moir Hut Camp

Accommodation: Moir Hut Campsite

  public camp site

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

Today's trek will be a challenging one, covering 14 km and taking about 6.5 to 7 hours. You'll trek to the base of the famous Lava Tower at 4,600 meters, where you'll acclimatize for one to two hours before descending to Moir Hut Camp. Your experienced guide may decide to take an alternate route depending on the group's acclimatization.

Destination: Shira 1 Camp To Moir Hut Camp

Accommodation: Moir Hut Campsite

  public camp site

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

Leaving Moir Valley behind, you'll detour to the summit of Lent Hills (4,375 m) for stunning views. Afterward, the trail leads eastwards, passing through a field of rock slabs. You'll eventually reach Buffalo Camp (4,020 m) with vast vistas of the Kenyan plains to the north.

Destination: Moir Hut Camp To Buffalo Camp

Accommodation: Buffalo Campsite

  public camp site

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

Leaving Moir Valley behind, you'll detour to the summit of Lent Hills (4,375 m) for stunning views. Afterward, the trail leads eastwards, passing through a field of rock slabs. You'll eventually reach Buffalo Camp (4,020 m) with vast vistas of the Kenyan plains to the north.

Destination: Moir Hut Camp To Buffalo Camp

Accommodation: Buffalo Campsite

  public camp site

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

From Buffalo Camp, the trail leads you to the top of "Buffalo Ridge," crossing ridges and gullies. The landscape becomes increasingly sparse as you reach Third Cave Camp (3,800 m).

Destination: Buffalo Camp To Pofu Camp

Accommodation: Third Cave Campsite

  public camp site

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

From Buffalo Camp, the trail leads you to the top of "Buffalo Ridge," crossing ridges and gullies. The landscape becomes increasingly sparse as you reach Third Cave Camp (3,800 m).

Destination: Buffalo Camp To Pofu Camp

Accommodation: Third Cave Campsite

  public camp site

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

Today's leg takes you over the "saddle," a lava-flow connecting Mount Kilimanjaro's Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. You'll arrive at School Hut after approximately 4.5 to 5 hours, preparing for an early start towards the summit the next day.

Destination: Third Cave Camp To School Hut Camp

Accommodation: School Hut Campsite

  public camp site

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

Today's leg takes you over the "saddle," a lava-flow connecting Mount Kilimanjaro's Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. You'll arrive at School Hut after approximately 4.5 to 5 hours, preparing for an early start towards the summit the next day.

Destination: Third Cave Camp To School Hut Camp

Accommodation: School Hut Campsite

  public camp site

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

Today involves a long and steep ascent with switchbacks up to Gillman's Point. From there, you'll traverse the crater rim before descending slightly into the crater itself. Crater Camp offers magnificent views of the surrounding glaciers

Destination: Mawenzi Turn Camp To School Hut Camp

Accommodation: School Hut Campsite

  public camp site

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

Today involves a long and steep ascent with switchbacks up to Gillman's Point. From there, you'll traverse the crater rim before descending slightly into the crater itself. Crater Camp offers magnificent views of the surrounding glaciers

Destination: Mawenzi Turn Camp To School Hut Camp

Accommodation: School Hut Campsite

  public camp site

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

The most challenging part of your trek begins with a midnight push to the summit. Ascend in darkness, reaching Gilman's Point at 18,600 ft, where you'll witness a breathtaking sunrise over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, you'll conquer Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Descend to Mweka Camp for a well-deserved rest.

Destination: School Hut Camp To Uhuru peak To Mweka camp

Accommodation: Mweka Campsite

  public camp site

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

The most challenging part of your trek begins with a midnight push to the summit. Ascend in darkness, reaching Gilman's Point at 18,600 ft, where you'll witness a breathtaking sunrise over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, you'll conquer Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Descend to Mweka Camp for a well-deserved rest.

Destination: School Hut Camp To Uhuru peak To Mweka camp

Accommodation: Mweka Campsite

  public camp site

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

The final leg of your incredible journey involves a 2 to 3 hours' descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Your driver will be waiting to transfer you back to Moshi, where you can relax, take a warm shower, and celebrate your accomplishment. Don't forget to tip your guides and porters as you revel in the joy of a successful Kilimanjaro expedition.

The final leg of your incredible journey involves a 2 to 3 hours' descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Your driver will be waiting to transfer you back to Moshi, where you can relax, take a warm shower, and celebrate your accomplishment. Don't forget to tip your guides and porters as you revel in the joy of a successful Kilimanjaro expedition.