9 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing via Northern Circuit Route

Join us on 9day Kilimanjaro climbing via the spectacular northern circuit route Reach new heights and experience nature like never before

9 Days Kilimanjaro climbing via northern circuit route

The Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit route is one of the best routes on Kilimanjaro, offering nearly 360 degrees of beautiful scenery including the quiet, rarely visited northern slopes. As the longest route on Kilimanjaro, the Northern Circuit also has the most acclimatization time and the highest summit success rate. Thus, the Northern Circuit route is highly recommended. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west.

Tour Highlights:

Day 1

Hike from Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Day 2

Mti Mkubwa Camp climb to Shira 1 Camp

Day 3

Shira 1 Camp climb to Shira 2 Camp

Day 4

Shira 2 Camp climb to Lava Tower to Moir Hut

Day 5

Moir Hut climb to Buffalo Camp

Day 6

Buffalo Camp climb to Third Cave

Day 7

Third Cave climb up to School Hut

Day 8

School Hut climb up to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Day 9

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate - Return to Moshi

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Duration 9 Days

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Day 1: Hike from Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

Meet your trekking team in Moshi for a briefing and equipment check.Drive to Londorossi Gate (2,250m) for park registration and entry formalities.Begin your trek through the lush rainforest, witnessing diverse flora and fauna.Reach Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m) and settle in for your first night on the mountain.

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

Accommodation: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite

public camp site

Big Tree (Mti Mkibwa) Campsite Kilimanjaro

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

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp climb to Shira 1 Camp

Continue your ascent through the rainforest, gradually leaving the tree line behind.Enter the heath and moorland zone, offering sweeping views of the Shira Plateau.Arrive at Shira 1 Camp (3,610m), where you'll be mesmerized by the vastness of the plateau.

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

Accommodation: Shira 1 Campsite

public camp site

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

Day 3: Shira 1 Camp climb to Shira 2 Camp

Trek from Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp (3,850m), situated near the Shira Cathedral.As you gain elevation, the landscape transforms, providing unique photo opportunities.Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and spend the night at Shira 2 Camp.

Destination: Shira 1 Camp To Shira 2 Camp

Accommodation: Shira 2 Campsite

public camp site

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

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp climb to Lava Tower to Moir Hut

Begin the day by hiking to the Lava Tower (4,640m), a significant landmark.Descend to Moir Hut (4,200m) to aid in acclimatization. The alpine desert environment at Moir Hut offers a remarkable change in scenery.

Destination: Shira 1 Camp To Moir Hut Camp

Accommodation: Moir Hut Campsite

public camp site

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

Day 5: Moir Hut climb to Buffalo Camp

Continue your ascent from Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp (4,020m).Traverse through the picturesque alpine desert, surrounded by stunning vistas.Rest and rejuvenate at Buffalo Camp, taking in the beauty of the high-altitude landscapes.

Destination: Moir Hut Camp To Buffalo Camp

Accommodation: Buffalo Campsite

public camp site

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

Day 6: Buffalo Camp climb to Third Cave

Trek from Buffalo Camp to Third Cave (3,870m).Experience the transition to a rocky terrain with sparse vegetation.Third Cave provides a tranquil setting for your overnight stay.

Destination: Buffalo Camp To Pofu Camp

Accommodation: Third Cave Campsite

public camp site

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

Day 7: Third Cave climb up to School Hut

Hike from Third Cave to School Hut (4,800m), your last camp before the summit.Prepare for the final ascent to Uhuru Peak and acclimatize to the higher altitude.Rest early to be well-prepared for the summit attempt.

Destination: Third Cave Camp To School Hut Camp

Accommodation: School Hut Campsite

public camp site

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

Day 8: School Hut climb up to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Begin the summit attempt in the early hours, aiming to reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m) at sunrise.Experience the overwhelming sense of accomplishment as you stand atop Africa's highest point.Descend to School Hut for a brief rest and continue to Mweka Camp (3,100m) for the night.

Destination: School Hut Camp To Uhuru peak To Mweka camp

Accommodation: Mweka Campsite

public camp site

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

Day 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate - Return to Moshi

The final day of your trek leads you through the lush rainforest once again.Descend from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (1,640m) to complete exit formalities.Receive your well-earned summit certificates and bid farewell to your trekking team.Transfer back to Moshi, where you can celebrate your successful Kilimanjaro expedition.

Destination: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate

Accommodation: Kilimanjaro White House Hotel

budget 2 star lodge

Kilimanjaro White House Hotel - Kilimanjaro pre and Post Climb Accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner, Drinking water

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✓ Rescue fee

✓ All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)

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✓ Camping equipment (only sleeping bag/bed linen may be listed as excluded)

✓ All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)

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✓ 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

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5/5

My 9 days of climbing Kilimanjaro via the Northern Circuit with Burigi Chato Safaris was beyond amazing. From the first briefing to the summit, the team showed professionalism and care. The guides were attentive, checking our health daily and motivating us when the trek became tough. The porters were true heroes—always smiling despite their hard ...

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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My 9-day climb via the Northern Circuit with Burigi Chato Safaris was an unforgettable adventure. The team’s professionalism stood out from day one—guides who knew the mountain inside out, porters who worked tirelessly, and cooks who provided delicious meals even at high altitude. The longer route was scenic and gave me time to adjust to the alti...

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