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The Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit route is one of the best routes and also the newest official route to ascend Mt. Kilimanjaro. This special route is also the least used and the longest route perfect for those seeking remote and long Mt Kilimanjaro hiking. Trekking through this trail guarantees excellent acclimatization changeover and exceptional views from the northern slope of the mountain. The Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit itinerary follows the Lemosho route for the first few days, then ascending the Shira Ridge to cross the high Shira Plateau. Trekkers will leave the Lemosho route to turn northwards and follow the main circuit when approaching near the Lava Tower. Circling clockwise from Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp, trekkers will pass through School Hut before finally summiting from the east. The descent is made via the Mweka route, where it is likely for trekkers to encounter other trekkers from the Lemosho, Shira, Umbwe, Machame or the Marangu routes.
Itinerary | Maximum Altitude | Walking/Hiking |
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Day 01 Arrival in Kilimanjaro; drive to Moshi | 950m/3,117ft | |
Day 02 High-Altitude Transfer &Trekking to Shira 1 Camp | 3,505m/11,500ft | 2 hrs |
Day 03 Trekking from Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp | 3,900m/12,796ft | 3-4 hrs |
Day 04 Trekking from Shira 2 Camp via Lava Tower to Moir Hut | 4,630m/15,191ft | 6-8 hrs |
Day 05 Trekking from Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp | 4,020m/13,190ft | 5-7 hrs |
Day 06 Trekking from Buffalo Camp to Rongai Third Cave Camp | 3,870m/12,697ft | 4-6 hrs |
Day 07 Trekking from Rongai Third Cave Camp to School Hut | 4,750m/15,585ft | 4-5 hrs |
Day 08 Trekking to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Millennium Camp | 5,895m/19,341ft | 12-15 hrs |
Day 09 Descent from Millenium Camp to Mweka Gate | 1,640m/5,381ft | 4-5 hrs |
Day 10 Final Departure | - |
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The Kilimanjaro Climb is totally a tent and camp trek. We sleep in camps, cook and eat at camps. Our well trained and experienced mountain trekking cooks and the team prepare delicious & hygienic breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Most meals are European and Indian curry style. We serve hot meals for breakfast and dinner but sometimes packed lunch that includes sandwich, egg, chicken, nuts, fruit, cake, juice, hot tea, etc. will be provided. There will also be a welcome dinner with authentic Tanzanian cuisine and a continental farewell dinner after the trip to all our guests.
Kilimanjaro climb is a camping-style climb where you cannot expect a hotel or guesthouse unlike expecting warm lodges during the trek to Everest Base Camp Trek in the Himalayas. Our camping crew will carry all the logistics that we need on the mountain for sleeping. Usually, we have a tent sharing basis for two people which is comfortable and enough space to keep your stuff inside the tent. If you want a single tent, it is possible for you to get, but will be charged a single supplement for USD 499 that includes two nights in Moshi hotel.
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