9 DAYS | 8 NIGHTS KILIMANJARO HIKING TOUR VIA NORTHERN CIRCUIT ROUTE

DAY 1: MOSHI – LONDOROSSI GATE - MTI MKUBWA CAMP

( 9 days kilimanjaro hiking tour via Lemosho Route )

After breakfast you will be picked up at the lodge and taken to the Londorossi Gate at the height of 2,250 m. After the necessary registration has been completed, a bumpy drive will take you into the dense rainforest, from where your adventure commences. The moderately steep track makes its way through an unspoilt natural forest to the Big Tree Camp (2,780 m). You will be accompanied by an armed ranger for the first 2 days of your trek as wild game can be found in the area. You will spend the night in tents at Big Tree Camp.

•Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft

•Distance: 6 km

•Hiking Time:3-4 hours

•Habitat: Rain Forest

•Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

•Accommodation: Mti mkubwa Camp

DAY 1 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT MTI MKUBWA CAMP

PUBLIC CAMPSITE NAME OF THE CAMP->MTI MKUBWA CAMP

ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD

CAMP LOCATION->MTI MKUBWA

TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE

DAY 02 :MTI MKUBWA CAMP -SHIRA 1 CAMP

( 9 days kilimanjaro hiking tour via Lemosho Route )

We continue on the trail leading out of the rain forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 Camp. Here we catch our first glimpse of Kibo across the plateau.

Elevation (ft): 9,498ft to 11,500ft

• Distance: 8 km/ 5miles

• Hiking Time 5-6 hours

• Habitat: Health

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp

DAY 2 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT SHIRA 1 CAMP

•PUBLIC CAMPSITE •NAME OF THE CAMP->SHIRA 1 CAMP •ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD •CAMP LOCATION->SHIRA 1 •TYPE OF TENT-> SINGLE/DOUBLE

DAY 3: Shira 1 Camp - Shira 2 Camp

( 9 days kilimanjaro hiking tour via Lemosho Route )

Compared to yesterday, you’re climbing today is less (240 metres of ascent) and takes you up to an altitude of 3,850 meters. The distance you cover will be similar, at approximately 7 km.

It is a steady, uphill climb and you should expect about 3.5 to 4 hours of walk time in total.

Your breakfast today is at the civilized hour of 08.00 and your departure one hour later. You set off in a south-eastern direction across the moor and heathland of the Shira Plateau. Buffalo, dik-dik and klipspringer graze here and can occasionally be seen. You intend to reach Shira 2 Camp – which is also known as Shira Huts – by 13.00, in time to be served a hot lunch. Dinner tonight will be at 18.00.

• Elevation: 11,500 ft to 12,500 ft

• Distance: 7 km/4 miles

• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

• Habitat: Heath

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp 2Camp

DAY 3 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT SHIRA 2 CAMP

PUBLIC CAMPSITE

NAME OF THE CAMP->SHIRA 2 CAMP

ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD

CAMP LOCATION->SHIRA 2

TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE

DAY 4: Shira 2 Camp - Lava Tower - Moir hut

( 9 days kilimanjaro hiking tour via Lemosho Route )

You climb out of the Moir Valley and take a short detour to reach the summit of Lent Hills (4,375 m). After admiring the views, you return to the trail and head eastwards around the northern circuit trail. Here the trail passes through a field of rock slabs that clink as they are walked on. The final section of today’s walk undulates until reaching the location of Buffalo Camp (4,020 m). At the camp, there is a huge feeling of space as the Kenyan plains stretch out far below to the north. • Elevation: 13,580 ft to 13,200 ft • Distance: 12 km/7 miles • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours • Habitat: Alpine Desert • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Accommodation: Buffalo Camp

DAY 4 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT BUFFALO CAMP

PUBLIC CAMPSITE

•NAME OF THE CAMP->BUFFALO CAMP

•ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD

•CAMP LOCATION-> BUFFALO

•TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE

DAY 5: Moir Hut - Buffalo Camp

( 9 days kilimanjaro hiking tour via Lemosho Route )

You climb out of the Moir Valley and take a short detour to reach the summit of Lent Hills (4,375 m). After admiring the views, you return to the trail and head eastwards around the northern circuit trail. Here the trail passes through a field of rock slabs that clink as they are walked on. The final section of today’s walk undulates until reaching the location of Buffalo Camp (4,020 m). At the camp, there is a huge feeling of space as the Kenyan plains stretch out far below to the north.

• Elevation: 13,580 ft to 13,200 ft

• Distance: 12 km/7 miles

• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

• Habitat: Alpine Desert

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Accommodation: Buffalo Camp

DAY 5 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT BUFFALO CAMP

PUBLIC CAMPSITE

NAME OF THE CAMP->BUFFALO CAMP

ACCOMMODATIONS-> FULL BOARD

CAMP LOCATION->BUFFALO

TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE

DAY 6: BUFFALO CAMP – THIRD CAVE CAMP

( 9 days kilimanjaro hiking tour via Lemosho Route )

From Buffalo Camp, you climb to the top of ‘Buffalo Ridge’ and cross numerous ridges and gullies. The trail continues eastwards through a landscape that has increasingly sparse vegetation to eventually reach Third Cave Camp (3,800 m).

• Buffalo Camp to Third Cave

• Elevation: 13,200 ft to 12,700 ft

• Distance: 8 km/5 miles

• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

• Habitat: Heath

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Accommodation: Third Cave Camp

DAY 6 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT THIRD CAVE CAMP CAMP

NAME OF THE CAMP->THIRD CAVE CAMP

ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD

CAMP LOCATION->THIRD CAVE

TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE

DAY 7: THIRD CAVE CAMP – SCHOOL HUT

( 9 days kilimanjaro hiking tour via Lemosho Route )

On a relatively easy path, today’s leg takes you over the so called “saddle”. This piece of rock is actually a lava-flow formed when Kili was still young. It has now solidified and connects two of Mount Kilimanjaro’s three peaks, Mawenzi and Kibo. You will arrive at the School Hut in about 4.5 to 5 hours and go to bed straight after dinner as the summit calls for an early start, at approximately 11 p.m.

• Third Cave to School Hut

• Elevation: 12,700 ft to 15,600 ft

• Distance: 5 km/3 miles

• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

• Habitat: Alpine Desert

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Accommodation: School Hut

DAY 7 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT SCHOOL HUT CAMP

CAMP NAME OF THE CAMP->SCHOOL HUT CAMP

ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD

CAMP LOCATION->SCHOOL HUT

TYPE OF TENT->SINGLE/DOUBLE

DAY 8: SCHOOL HUT CAMP – UHURU PEAK – MWEKA CAMP

( 9 days kilimanjaro hiking tour via Lemosho Route )

After Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.

From the summit, we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment. . You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep at Horombo Hut.

•School hut to Uhuru Peak •Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

•Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft

•Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft

•Distance: 6 km/4 miles

•Distance: 12 km/7 miles

Altitude: 4,800 m to 5,895 m

•Altitude: 5,895 m to 3,080 m

•Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

•Hiking Time: 4-6 hours

•Habitat: Arctic

•Habitat: Rain Forest

>Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

>Accommodation: Horombo hut

DAY 8 > OVERNIGHT STAY AT HOROMBO HUT

HUT

NAME OF THE HUT->HOROMBO

ACCOMMODATIONS->FULL BOARD

HUT LOCATION->HOROMBO

ROOM TYPE->SINGLE/DOUBLE

DAY 9: MWEKA CAMP - MWEKA GATE - BACK TO MOSHI

( 9 days kilimanjaro hiking tour via Lemosho Route )

The final leg of your amazing adventure begins after breakfast with a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain crew. Then a gentle 2 to 3 hours’ descent through the rainforest continues to Mweka Gate, where your driver will be waiting for you. He will take you back and after a warm shower, the rest of the day is free to relax, relax at the pool or celebrate your achievement

Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters. It is time for celebration!

• Altitude: 3,080 m to 1,630m

• Distance Covered: 9.3km km down

• Time to be used: 2 - 3 hrs.

• Habitat: Rain Forest

• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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DAY 9 > OVERNIGHT STAY; KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL (Optional)

BADGET LODGE (HOTEL)

NAME OF THE HOTEL->KILIMANJARO WHITE HOUSE HOTEL

ACCOMMODATIONS->BED AND BREAKFAST

HOTEL LOCATION->MOSHI -KILIMANJARO

ROOM TYPE->DOUBLE