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.
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.
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 – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation.
Distance: 19km/miles KM Transport: Walking Safaris
Accommodation: Moir huts 🛖 | 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 🛖 | 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
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