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8 DAYS NORTHERN CIRCUIT KILIMANJARO CLIMBING ROUTE

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Overview


All trekkers need to organize their own flight to Kilimanjaro international Airport . From JRO you will be met by our staff and transferred to Moshi in the peaceful surrounds of our comfortable pre and post trek accommodation from where there are great views of the mountain

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8 DAYS NORTHERN CIRCUIT KILIMANJARO CLIMBING ROUTE

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8 DAYS NORTHERN CIRCUIT KILIMANJARO CLIMBING ROUTE

The Northern Circuit is the newest and longest route on Mount Kilimanjaro. It begins in the West at the Londorossi Gate and follows the same path as the Lemosho route for the first two days. After crossing the Shira plateau the path veers north near Lava Tower, following the longer Northern Circuit instead of the more popular Southern Circuit via Barranco Valley The route circles around the quieter northern slopes to the east side of the mountain. The Northern Circuit is longer than the other trails on Kilimanjaro, taking a minimum of eight or nine days to complete. The eight day trek skips the additional acclimatization day that is usually spent at Shira Camp 2 and continues straight on to Moir Camp

What's included


  • Inclusions:
  • Private transport from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.
  • 4 Season Mountain tents with comfortable Sleeping Mattress
  • 18% VAT on tour fees & services
  • National Park entry fees, camping fees, rescue fees
  • Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
  • Private transport to Kilimanjaro International Airport after trek to catch your flight back home
  • 2 nights of your hotel stay before and after trek in Moshi.
  • Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
  • 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
  • Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
  • Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA)
  • Hot water for washing
  • Government taxes
  • Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
  • Emergency first-aid kit
  • Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
  • Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
  • Professional, English-speaking Wilderness First Responder & CPR certified Guide
  • Rescue Fees
  • Exclusions:
  • Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after climb
  • Travel insurance
  • Flights
  • private portable toilet with a toilet tent are available for rent the entire trip to be share
  • Personal items and toiletries
  • Tips for guides, porters and cook ,this is a guide to tipping on the mountain Kilimanjaro
  • Laundry ,Available at hotel

Itinerary


  1. Visited Places:
  2. Londorossi Gate
  3. Mti Mkubwa Camp
  4. Shira Camp One
  5. Moir Hut
  6. School Hut - Gilman's Point
  7. Millenium Camp
  8. Mweka gate
  9. Moshi

Pre day:- Arriving in Tanzania

All trekkers need to organize their own flight to Kilimanjaro international Airport [JRO]. From JRO you will be met by our staff and transferred to Moshi in the peaceful surrounds of our comfortable pre and post trek accommodation from where there are great views of the mountain. You can relax by the pool before your briefing with the Guides, who will provide the essential information for your trek to the roof of Africa.

The Hotel we are using is between these

  1. Parkview inn Hotel.



Day 01:- Londorossi Gate [ 2,100 meters] – Start Point 2,360 meters to Mti Mkubwa Camp [ 2,820 meters]

The Northern Circuit Route begins at Londorossi Gate (2,100 meters) in the West, the same start point as the Lemosho Route. The drive to Londorossi Gate takes approximately two hours from Moshi and considerably longer from Arusha. Registration with the Kilimanjaro National Park authorities occurs at the gate and then you will be driven further up the mountain to the trailhead starting point. Most tour operators serve lunch here before the short first day trek to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820 meters) begins. You may get lucky and spot large wildlife like elephant and buffalo that sometimes emerge from the rainforest onto the path as you trek towards your first camp. Dinner will be served when you reach Mti Mkubwa Camp.

  • Distance: ~5.5km / 3 miles
  • Trekking time: 3-4 hours
  • Zone: Rainforest
  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 02:- Mti Mkubwa Camp [ 2,820 meters] to Shira Camp 1 [ 3,610 meters]

Today you will spend the first hour trekking through the last section of rainforest path before entering the low alpine moorland zone which follows up onto the Shira Plateau. The trek is relatively short and gradual, ending at Shira Camp 1 (3,610 meters).

--Distance: 5km/3miles,

--Hiking Time: 5-6hours,

--Eleven: 9,498ft to 11,500ft or,

--Habitat: Heath.

Day 03:- Shira Camp 1 [ 3,610 meters] to Moir Camp [ 4,200 meters]

On day three the trek crosses the Shira Plateau from Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2 for lunch. Here nine day trekkers usually spend the night at Shira Camp 2 where they will join trekkers from the Machame Route. But for 8days trekkers will continue with trek heading east which passes through the ‘Garden of the Senecios’ and then enters the high alpine desert zone, then you will join the northern circuit heading down to Moir Camp at 4,200.

  • Distance: ~~14km / 8 miles
  • Trekking time: 6-8 hours
  • Zone: Rainforest / Low Alpine Zone/ High alpine zone
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 04 :- Moir Camp [ 4,200 meters] to Buffalo Camp [ 4,020 meters]

Day four involves a moderately steep climb out of Moir Valley. Trekkers can take a small detour here to climb the summit of Little Lent Hill at 4,375 meters before returning to the Northern Circuit trail. From here the route follows a series of inclines and declines, skirting around the northern slopes of Kibo to Buffalo Camp (4,020 meters). The trek gives great vistas out across the plains that lie north of Kilimanjaro and stretch out to the Kenyan / Tanzanian border. You will arrive at Buffalo Camp just after midday, where you will have lunch and have time to rest after a long day hiking.

  • Distance: ~12km / 7 miles
  • Trekking time: 5-7 hours
  • Zone: High alpine zone
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 05:- Buffalo Camp [ 4,020 meters] to Rongai Third Cave [ 3,800 meters]

Day five starts with a climb up the Buffalo ridge and down into Porfu Camp where lunch is usually served. The route then continues east around the northern slopes to the Rongai Third Cave at 3,800 meters. The trek is shorter than the day before and by now you should be feeling well acclimatised to the altitude. You will arrive at the Third Cave just around mid-afternoon.

  • Distance: ~8km / 5 miles
  • Trekking time: 5-7 hours
  • Zone: High alpine zone and low alpine zone
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 06:- 3rd Cave [ 3,800 meters] to School Hut [ 4,800 meters]

Day six involves a steady incline up and over the Saddle which sits between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi Peak. Trekkers then continue walking south-west up to School Hut (4,800 meters). After arriving at School Hut you will be served an early dinner and then you should get some shut-eye as you will be awoken before midnight to start your summit attempt. Remember to prepare all your gear, including warm clothes, insulated water bottles, snacks, headlamp and camera before going to bed.

  • Distance: ~15km / 8 miles
  • Trekking time: 4-5 hours
  • Zone: High alpine zone and glacial zone
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 07:- School Hut [ 4,800 meters] to Uhuru Peak [ 5,895 meters] and then onto Millennium Camp [ 3,950 meters]

You will be awoken around 11:30 with hot tea and biscuits and will then begin the steep incline up the slopes of Kibo under the cover of darkness. Your first check-point is Hans Meyer Cave where you will take a short break. The climb steepens as you approach Gilman’s Point (5,681 meters), which will be around 5-6 hours after departing School Hut. Take a moment to enjoy the approaching dawn and incredible view out and across to Mawenzi Peak, but remember you still have 2 hours trekking to reach Uhuru Peak so dig deep for the energy. The slope flattens as you head west around the crater rim and you should arrive at the summit at or just after sunrise. Your stay here will be brief so get as many pictures as you can of the incredible views and surrounding glaciers. You will then retrace your steps back around the crater rim to Stella Point (5,739 meters) where you will turn south and head down the heavily screed slopes of Kibo to Barafu Camp (4,680 meters). Most trekkers take a short break here before continuing down to Millennium Camp (3,950 meters) for your final night on the mountain. In total you will be trekking for 14-16 hours on day eight so it is important to pace yourself, remain hydrated and keep your blood sugar levels up. Note: some tour operators return via Gilman’s Point to Horombo Hut using the Marangu Route.

  • Distance: ~6km / 3.5 miles ascent and 10.5km / 6 mile descent
  • Trekking time: 6-8 hours ascent and then 4-6 hour descent
  • Zone: Glacial zone and all preceding zones
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 08:- Millenniu Camp [ 3,950 meters] to Mweka Gate [ 1,640 meters]

The final day is a short hike through the dense montane rainforest from Millennium Camp (3,950 meters) to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters). At the gate you will need to sign-out with the authorities, who will also provide you with your official certificate – a green certificate for those who made it to Gilman’s Point and a gold certificate for those who reached Uhuru Peak. It is customary to give your guide and porter tips before being driven back to your hotel in Moshi.

  • Distance: ~10km / 6.5 miles
  • Trekking time: 3-4 hours
  • Zone: Rainforest zone
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

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