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9-Night Mount Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Trek – Summit Adventure

Mount Kilimanjaro(8N)

STAY   budget hotels + camp

$ 39

$ 49

18% off

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arusha – Lemosho Gate – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650m)
  • Drive Time: 3–4 Hours
  • Hiking Time: 3–4 Hours
  • Distance: 6 km (3.7 miles)
  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner
  • Your journey to the Roof of Africa begins with a scenic drive to the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • After completing park formalities at Lemosho Gate, you will enter a lush rainforest alive with birdsong and playful colobus monkeys.
  • The gentle trek is the perfect introduction to the mountain before arriving at Mti Mkubwa Camp.
  • Your mountain crew will welcome you with a freshly prepared dinner beneath the stars.
  • Overnight: Mti Mkubwa Camp
  • Hiking Time: 5–6 Hours
  • Distance: 8 km (5 miles)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Leave the rainforest behind as the trail opens into rolling heath and moorland.
  • Giant lobelias and unique alpine plants line your path while panoramic views of the Shira Plateau and Mount Meru unfold before you.
  • Arrive at Shira 1 Camp and enjoy your first close views of Kibo Peak.
  • Overnight: Shira 1 Camp
  • Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
  • Distance: 7 km (4.3 miles)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Today's shorter trek allows your body to acclimatize while crossing the expansive Shira Plateau, one of the highest volcanic plateaus in the world.
  • Spend the afternoon relaxing and taking in spectacular mountain scenery.
  • Overnight: Shira 2 Camp
  • Hiking Time: 6–7 Hours
  • Distance: 14 km (8.7 miles)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Today's hike follows the important "climb high, sleep low" strategy.
  • Reach Lava Tower for lunch before descending to the peaceful Moir Hut, located beneath dramatic cliffs on Kilimanjaro's quiet northern slopes.
  • This extra acclimatization day significantly improves your chances of reaching the summit.
  • Overnight: Moir Hut
  • Hiking Time: 5–7 hours
  • Distance: 12 km (7.5 miles)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • The Northern Circuit begins as you trek across remote alpine landscapes rarely visited by other climbers.
  • Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views stretching toward Kenya while experiencing the solitude that makes this route one of Kilimanjaro's best-kept secrets.
  • Overnight: Buffalo Camp
  • Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
  • Distance: 8 km (5 miles)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Route: Continue around Kilimanjaro's northern slopes through open alpine terrain with spectacular views across Amboseli National Park in Kenya
  • Elevation Profile: The gradual elevation profile allows for excellent acclimatization while keeping the day's trek comfortable
  • Overnight: Third Cave Camp
  • Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
  • Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Today's hike brings you to School Hut, your final campsite before the summit attempt.
  • After an early dinner, your guide will conduct a final equipment check and summit briefing.
  • Rest in preparation for the climb to Uhuru Peak.
  • Overnight: School Hut
  • Hiking Time: 12–15 Hours
  • Distance: 16 km (10 miles)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Shortly after midnight, begin your ascent beneath a sky filled with stars.
  • Step by step, you will climb toward Gilman's Point before continuing to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa.
  • As the sun rises above the clouds, celebrate your incredible achievement and capture unforgettable photographs from the Roof of Africa.
  • After descending to School Hut for a short rest, continue to Mweka Camp for dinner and a well-earned night's sleep.
  • Overnight: Mweka Camp
  • Hiking Time: 3–4 Hours
  • Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles)
  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
  • Your final descent leads through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you will receive your official Kilimanjaro summit certificate.
  • Celebrate with your mountain crew before returning to Arusha, carrying unforgettable memories of conquering Africa's highest mountain via its most scenic and successful route.

Stay & Meal Details

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8 nights

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$49

18% off

$39 /person

Package Policies

  • Airport transfers (if required)
  • Private transport between Arusha/Moshi and the mountain
  • All Kilimanjaro National Park fees
  • Rescue fees
  • Professional English-speaking mountain guide
  • Assistant guides, cook, and porters
  • Quality mountain tents and camping equipment
  • Sleeping mattress
  • Three freshly prepared meals daily on the mountain
  • Drinking water throughout the climb
  • Government taxes and VAT
  • International & domestic flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Personal hiking gear
  • Sleeping bag (available for rent)
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for guides, porters, and cook

Based on a private climb with a licensed guide, porters, cook, camping equipment, park fees, transfers, meals, and government taxes.

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9-Night Mount Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Trek – Summit Adventure

Mount Kilimanjaro(8N)

STAY   budget hotels + camp

$ 39

$ 49

18% off

  /person

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