7 Days, 6 Night(s)
Mt.kilimanjaro Northern circuit routeThe northern circuit route is newest and longest route on mountain. It begins in the west at the londorossi gate.
Today is a fairly easy day to help with acclimatization. We begin by exploring the grassy moorland and volcanic rock formations on the plateau.
Distance: 7km/ 4 miles KM Transport: Walking Safaris
Accommodation: Shira two camp site | Meal Plan: Breakfast
We continue to the east up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower β a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation.
Distance: 19km/miles KM Transport: Walking Safaris
Accommodation: Moir huts π | Meal Plan: Lunch
Moir's hut is an old, run-down, and ruined pyramid shaped-wooden hut situated along on the magnificent mount Kilimanjaro's Shira plateau.
Distance: 8km/ 5miles KM Transport: Walking Safaris
Accommodation: Pofu camp site | Meal Plan: Breakfast
Pofu camp is located close to Buffalo camp on the northern side of mount Kilimanjaro's tallest peak, Kibo. A bit further from it is third cave camp.
Distance: 8km/5miles KM Transport: Walking Safaris
Accommodation: Third cave camp site | Meal Plan: Breakfast
Third cave campsite is an overnight resting point on mount Kilimanjaro that is used by hikers on the Rongai and Northern circuit routes.
Distance: 5km/ 3miles KM Transport: Walking Safaris
Accommodation: School hut π | Meal Plan: Breakfast
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.
Distance: 6km/3miles KM Transport: Walking Safaris
Accommodation: Mweka camp site | Meal Plan: Breakfast
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.
Distance: 10km/6miles KM Transport: Walking Safaris
Accommodation: Mweka gate | Meal Plan: Lunch
Kim L. Burney
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