This Package includes the 9 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Hiking via Northern circuit Route.
ABOUT NORTHERN CIRCUIT ROUTE
The Northern Circuit route is one of the best routes on Kilimanjaro, offering nearly 360 degrees of beautiful scenery including the quiet, rarely visited northern slopes. As the longest route on Kilimanjaro, the Northern Circuit also has the most acclimatization time and the highest summit success rate. Thus, the Northern Circuit route is highly recommended. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rainforest to Shira Ridge, before crossing the Shira Plateau. The route then heads north and circles clockwise from Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp to School Hut, before summiting from the east. Descend is made via the Mweka route.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, your Tanzania KILIMANJARO BASE TO SUMMIT guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi (Kiliman. Settle into your accommodation, relax and get used to the African atmosphere. Ready to start your 9 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking Via Northern circuit routeDAY 1: LONDOROSSI GATE (7,742ft) -MTI MKUBWA (9,498ft) the next day.
Accommodation:
Meal: Bed & Breakfast
overnight stay.
Moshi - Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at trailhead, we begin hiking through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.
Distance: 6 km/4 miles
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
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.
Distance: 8 km/5 miles
Hiking Time 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heath
We explore the Shira Plateau. It is a gentle walk east on moorland meadows towards Shira 2 Camp. The heath zone displays abundant wildflowers and unique Senecio trees.
Distance: 7 km/4 miles
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Heath
We continue to the east up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. Then we divert from the main trail to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira Plateau is one of the highest plateaus on earth
Distance: 7 km/4 miles
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
We trek out of Moir Valley with a moderately steep climb, then hike to the summit of Lent Hills before returning to the main trail. The path crosses a rock field and gently undulates before reaching Buffalo Camp. This section of the trail offers great views across the plains that lie north of Kilimanjaro and stretch out to the Kenyan/Tanzanian border.
Distance: 12 km/7 miles
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
As we head up Buffalo Ridge, the terrain becomes increasingly sparse. This route is rarely travelled and we will enjoy its mountain wilderness feel. We trek through remote valleys on to the northern slopes of Kilimanjaro until we arrive at Third Cave.
Distance: 8 km/5 miles
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Heath
We climb steadily up and over the “Saddle,” which sits between Kibo and Mawenzi. We continue on to our camp, School Hut. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day
Distance: 5 km/3 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
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 now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
Distance: 6 km/4 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hour
Distance: 12 km/7 miles
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Artic
On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.
Distance: 10 km/6 miles
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
Accommodation:
Meal: Bed & Breakfast
overnight stay.
Moshi - Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
| Airport pickup and Drop up | 50 USD Per Person |
|---|---|
| 9 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking | Overnight in Tents | 2000 USD Per Person /9 days |
| 2 Days Hotel Accommodations | Meals – Bed and Break Fast | 50 USD Per Person/2 Nights |
| PACKAGE INCLUDES: | PACKAGE EXCLUDES: |
|---|---|
| 1. Entry Park Fees | Local and International flights |
| 2. Experienced Professional Tour guide | Tips (Gratituities) to Guides, Cook and Porters. |
| 3. All taxes | Mountain Climbing Gears |
| 4. Crew Wages | Medical insurance |
| 5. Cook and Porters | visa |
| 6. 5 Breakfast, 6 Lunch and 5 Dinner While on Mountain | |
| 7. Sanitizer | |
| 8. Airport pick-up & Drop up & Hotel (2-nights Hotel Before & after Mountain) |