Book a 9 Days Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro Full Moon Climbing Tour with scenic hiking, moonlight trekking, expert guides, quiet trails, and Uhuru Peak summit.
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This 9 Days Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro Full Moon Climbing Tour is created for travelers who want to experience Mount Kilimanjaro under the magical light of the full moon while enjoying one of the most scenic and less-crowded trekking routes to Uhuru Peak. The Northern Circuit offers peaceful trails, excellent acclimatization, wide Shira Plateau views, remote northern slopes, alpine desert landscapes, and a beautiful approach to the summit from School Hut. During the full moon period, the mountain becomes more dramatic and inspiring, especially on summit night when the moonlight can brighten the trail and create unforgettable views above the clouds. Our guide will lead you carefully through each stage of the climb, helping you maintain a safe pace, adjust to altitude, and enjoy the beauty of Kilimanjaro’s landscapes. This full moon Kilimanjaro hiking and trekking tour is perfect for adventure seekers, photographers, couples, private groups, and climbers who want a special summit experience on Africa’s highest mountain.
Distance: Approximately 6 km
Altitude: Londorossi Gate 2,100 m to Mti Mkubwa Camp 2,780 m
Hiking Time: 3 to 4 hours
Vegetation / Physical Features: Montane rainforest, tall trees, green vegetation, forest trails, cool mountain air
After breakfast, our driver will pick you up from Moshi and transfer you to Londorossi Gate for Kilimanjaro National Park registration and climbing formalities. After the briefing, you will begin your full moon Kilimanjaro hiking adventure through the beautiful rainforest zone toward Mti Mkubwa Camp. This first day gives your body a gentle start while introducing you to the peaceful lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Our guide will lead you at a comfortable pace, explain the route, and help you settle into the mountain rhythm. You will arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp, where our crew will prepare dinner and overnight camping as your moonlight trekking journey begins.
Distance: Approximately 8 km
Altitude: Mti Mkubwa Camp 2,780 m to Shira One Camp 3,610 m
Hiking Time: 5 to 6 hours
Vegetation / Physical Features: Rainforest to heath and moorland, giant heather, open ridges, Shira Plateau views
Today you will leave the rainforest and continue hiking toward Shira One Camp, where the landscape begins to open into heath and moorland. The climb becomes more exciting as you gain altitude and start enjoying wider views of Kilimanjaro’s western side. Our guide will maintain a slow “pole pole” pace to help your body acclimatize while keeping the trekking experience comfortable. This section is important because it prepares you for the open mountain scenery that makes the Northern Circuit so special. You will reach Shira One Camp in the afternoon, where you can rest, enjoy dinner, and experience the calm evening atmosphere of the highland zone.
Distance: Approximately 7 km
Altitude: Shira One Camp 3,610 m to Shira Two Camp 3,850 m
Hiking Time: 3 to 4 hours
Vegetation / Physical Features: Shira Plateau, moorland, volcanic rocks, open grassland, panoramic mountain views
This is a shorter and scenic hiking day across the wide Shira Plateau, giving you time to enjoy the beauty of Kilimanjaro without rushing. You will trek through open moorland with views of Kibo Peak, volcanic rocks, and endless mountain skies. Our guide will use this day to support acclimatization, allowing regular breaks and a relaxed walking rhythm. As a full moon Kilimanjaro tour, this route gives you beautiful evening atmosphere at camp, with clear skies often making the mountain feel even more peaceful and dramatic. You will arrive at Shira Two Camp for dinner, rest, and overnight.
Distance: Approximately 10 km
Altitude: Shira Two Camp 3,850 m to Moir Camp 4,200 m
Hiking Time: 5 to 7 hours
Vegetation / Physical Features: Alpine desert, rocky trails, lava ridges, Lent Hills area, open high-altitude scenery
After breakfast, your Northern Circuit full moon climbing adventure continues toward Moir Camp. The vegetation becomes sparse as you enter the alpine desert zone, where the trail is surrounded by rocky landscapes, lava ridges, and dramatic high-altitude views. Our guide will carefully manage the pace because altitude becomes more serious at this stage. This day is one of the most scenic sections of the route, offering a quiet wilderness feeling away from crowded Kilimanjaro trails. At Moir Camp, you will rest in a remote and peaceful setting. If the weather is clear, the evening light and moonrise can make this camp one of the most memorable places on the mountain.
Distance: Approximately 12 km
Altitude: Moir Camp 4,200 m to Buffalo Camp 4,020 m
Hiking Time: 5 to 7 hours
Vegetation / Physical Features: Alpine desert, remote northern slopes, dry valleys, open ridgelines, wilderness scenery
Today you will hike across the remote northern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the quietest and most beautiful parts of the Northern Circuit route. The trail offers open ridges, dry valleys, wide views, and a powerful feeling of wilderness. Our guide will continue supporting your acclimatization by keeping a steady trekking pace and reminding you to hydrate well. This day is perfect for travelers who want a peaceful Kilimanjaro climbing experience before the final summit stage. You will arrive at Buffalo Camp, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and watch the mountain atmosphere change as evening approaches.
Distance: Approximately 8 km
Altitude: Buffalo Camp 4,020 m to Rongai Third Cave 3,870 m
Hiking Time: 4 to 5 hours
Vegetation / Physical Features: Alpine desert, semi-desert terrain, open valleys, quiet northern mountain slopes
After breakfast, you will continue hiking from Buffalo Camp toward Rongai Third Cave. This day is moderate and helpful for acclimatization because some parts of the trail descend slightly, giving your body a chance to recover before climbing higher again. The open northern landscape offers peaceful views and a calm trekking atmosphere. Our guide will keep the pace relaxed and make sure you conserve energy for the coming summit days. As part of a full moon Kilimanjaro climbing tour, this section helps position you well for the final approach to School Hut and the moonlit summit night ahead. You will arrive at Rongai Third Cave Camp for dinner and overnight.
Distance: Approximately 5 km
Altitude: Rongai Third Cave 3,870 m to School Hut 4,800 m
Hiking Time: 4 to 5 hours
Vegetation / Physical Features: Alpine desert, rocky high-altitude terrain, saddle area, views of Kibo and Mawenzi
Today you will hike from Rongai Third Cave to School Hut, the base camp for your full moon summit attempt. Although the distance is short, the altitude gain is serious, so our guide will lead you slowly and carefully. The trail becomes rocky and open as you approach the saddle area between Kibo and Mawenzi. This day is focused on conserving energy, preparing your summit gear, and resting before the midnight climb. Our guide will give you a clear summit briefing, explaining what to wear, what to carry, how to use your headlamp, and how the moonlight trekking pace will be managed. You will have an early dinner and rest before the final climb to Uhuru Peak.
Distance: Approximately 16 to 18 km
Altitude: School Hut 4,800 m to Uhuru Peak 5,895 m, then down to Mweka Camp 3,100 m
Hiking Time: 12 to 16 hours
Vegetation / Physical Features: Arctic summit zone, scree slopes, crater rim, glaciers, alpine desert, moorland on descent
This is the most important day of your 9 Days Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro Full Moon Climbing Tour. You will start hiking around midnight from School Hut, moving slowly toward the crater rim and then onward to Uhuru Peak. During the full moon period, the moonlight can create a special atmosphere on the summit trail, making the night climb feel more magical and inspiring. Our guide will support you step by step, check your condition, control the pace, and encourage you through the cold and high altitude. As sunrise appears near the summit, you will enjoy unforgettable views of glaciers, clouds, crater scenery, and the highest point in Africa. After celebrating at Uhuru Peak, you will descend carefully and continue to Mweka Camp for dinner, rest, and overnight.
Distance: Approximately 10 km
Altitude: Mweka Camp 3,100 m to Mweka Gate 1,640 m, then drive back to Moshi
Hiking Time: 3 to 4 hours
Vegetation / Physical Features: Rainforest, wet forest trails, green vegetation, final mountain scenery
After breakfast, you will begin your final descent through the rainforest zone toward Mweka Gate. This last hiking day is easier and gives you time to reflect on your full moon Kilimanjaro trekking adventure and the achievement of reaching the summit. Our guide will lead you safely through the forest trail while you enjoy fresh air, green surroundings, and final mountain memories. At Mweka Gate, you will complete the exit process and receive your certificate if you reached Stella Point or Uhuru Peak. After celebrating with the mountain crew, our driver will transfer you back to Moshi, marking the end of your unforgettable Northern Circuit Full Moon Kilimanjaro hiking and trekking tour.
We offer two pricing options:
The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.
Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.
| No of pax | Adult Price | Child Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pax | From $2,180 pp | From $1,635 pp |
| 2–4 pax | From $2,180 pp | From $1,635 pp |
| 5–9 pax | From $2,180 pp | From $1,635 pp |
| 10–15 pax | From $2,180 pp | From $1,635 pp |
| 16+ pax | From $2,180 pp | From $1,635 pp |
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View packageThis tour is special because it combines the scenic Northern Circuit route with a full moon summit experience. You will enjoy peaceful hiking trails, remote trekking landscapes, better acclimatization, and a magical moonlit climb toward Uhuru Peak.
Climbing during the full moon can make summit night more beautiful and inspiring because the moonlight may brighten the trail and surrounding mountain scenery. It also creates a special atmosphere for hikers who want a memorable Kilimanjaro climbing and trekking experience.
Yes, the Northern Circuit is excellent for a full moon climb because it is scenic, quiet, and well-paced. The 9-day itinerary gives you enough time to acclimatize before summit night, making the full moon hiking experience more enjoyable and better organized.
The full moon may improve visibility and create a more comfortable feeling during the night trek, but Kilimanjaro summit night is still physically challenging. You will still need warm gear, good fitness, strong mindset, and support from our guide to reach Uhuru Peak safely.
This tour is best for adventure travelers, photographers, couples, private groups, friends, and hikers who want a unique Kilimanjaro climbing experience. It is also perfect for people who want quiet trails, scenic camps, and a special summit night atmosphere.
Yes, beginners can join if they are physically prepared for multi-day hiking and high altitude trekking. The 9-day Northern Circuit route is helpful because it gives more time for acclimatization, and our guide will keep a slow, steady pace throughout the climb.
The main highlights include Londorossi rainforest, Shira Plateau, Moir Camp, Buffalo Camp, Rongai Third Cave, School Hut, the full moon summit climb, Uhuru Peak sunrise, glaciers near the crater rim, and the final descent through Mweka rainforest.
No, a full moon view depends on weather and cloud conditions. The tour is planned around the full moon period, but mountain weather can change quickly. Even if clouds appear, the Northern Circuit still offers a beautiful Kilimanjaro hiking and trekking experience.
You should pack warm layers, waterproof clothing, thermal wear, hiking boots, gloves, warm hat, headlamp, extra batteries, trekking poles, sleeping bag, water bottles, snacks, and personal medicine. A headlamp is still important even when climbing during the full moon.
The 9 Days Northern Circuit is a strong choice because it gives better acclimatization, quieter trails, wide scenic views, and a gradual approach to School Hut before summit night. It allows you to enjoy both the beauty of the route and the unforgettable full moon climb to Uhuru Peak
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