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Kilimanjaro 9/10 Days Northern Circuit Route

Kilimanjaro 9/10 Days Northern Circuit Route
"The Better Acclimatization Route"

Duration

10 Days 9 Nights

Group size

No size limit

Activities

Hiking

Location

M.t Kilimanjaro Tanzania

Tours Overview

The Northern Circuit Route is the longest and most scenic route on Mount Kilimanjaro, offering excellent acclimatization and breathtaking views. It circles around the less-traveled northern slopes of the mountain, providing a quieter and more remote experience. Duration: 9 days (trekking), 11 days (including arrival & departure) Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging Success Rate: Very High (due to gradual acclimatization) Scenery: Diverse landscapes, from rainforest to alpine desert and glaciers Crowds: Least crowded route

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival

Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Moshi for briefing and preparation.

Day 2 Londorossi Gate (2,100m) to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650m)

Day 3 Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp (3,610m)

Day 4 Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp (3,850m)

Day 5 : Shira 2 to Lava Tower (4,630m) to Moir Hut (4,200m)

Day 6 Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp (4,020m)

Day 7Buffalo Camp to Third Cave (3,870m)

Day 8 Third Cave to School Hut (4,800m)

Day 9 Summit Attempt – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) & Descend to Mweka Camp (3,100m)

Day 10 Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (1,640m) & Transfer to Moshi

Day 11 Departure

Price Includes

  • National Park gate fees.

  • Transport from Moshi to the starting point on the mountain and return to Moshi

  • Hut or camping fees

  • Certified, experienced, English-speaking guides for all routes

  • Salaries for all crew members

  • Rescue fees (as required by the national park)

  • All meals on the mountain

  • Tents, foam sleeping pads, cooking equipment, and eating utensils

  • Airport pickup & drop-off

  • Accommodation for one night before and one night after the trek

  • emergency first aid kit

  • Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO) Government taxes

  • Ox meter

  • Oxygen cylinder

Price Excludes

  • Tips for guides and porters

  • Sleeping bags and personal trekking gear

  • Alcohol and soft drinks

  • Travel insurance

  • Visa

  • Meals at hotel

Budget Extras

    $180 for an extra day on the mountain

    $250 – $310 per person for tips

Booking Information

A deposit is required to secure your booking:

$150 for Kilimanjaro climbs

$100 for safari tours

The balance must be paid in cash upon arrival. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances due to cancellations. Clients are advised to consider this policy carefully before booking.

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