9 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit

Overview: Your Kilimanjaro adventure starts with a pickup from your hotel in Arusha. After meeting your guide, you’ll be driven to Londorossi Gate, where the trek officially begins. From there, you’ll continue to Lemosho Glades, the starting point of your hike. The trail leads you through lush forested areas, offering a gentle introduction to the trek.

Activities:

Pickup: Meet your guide at your hotel in Arusha.
Transfer: Drive to Londorossi Gate (approx. 3-4 hours).
Hiking: Start your trek from Lemosho Glades to the Lemosho Campsite.

Hiking Details:

Distance: 6 km
Duration: Approximately 1.5-2 hours
Altitude Gain: From 2,100 m to 2,350 m

Highlights:

Forest Trek: Walk through the lush rainforest with diverse flora and fauna.
Scenic Start: Enjoy the peaceful and picturesque beginning of your climb.

Accommodation:

Lemosho Campsite

Meals:

Breakfast: At your hotel in Arusha.
Lunch: Picnic or at the campsite.
Dinner: At the campsite.

Drinks:

Drinking water will be provided. Hydration is crucial throughout the trek.

Day 2: Lemosho Glades to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree Camp)

Overview: Continue your trek through the rainforest to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree Camp). This stage of the hike introduces you to the rich vegetation and wildlife of Kilimanjaro.

Activities:

Hiking: Trek through rainforest to Mti Mkubwa.

Hiking Details:

Distance: 11 km
Duration: Approximately 5-6 hours
Altitude Gain: From 2,350 m to 2,750 m

Highlights:

Rainforest Exploration: Experience dense forest areas and potential sightings of wildlife.
Scenic Camp: Settle at Big Tree Camp with views of the surrounding forest.

Accommodation:

Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree Camp)

Meals:

Breakfast: At the campsite.
Lunch: En route.
Dinner: At the campsite.

Drinks:

Drinking water will be provided.

Day 3: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

Overview: Hike from Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp, moving from the rainforest into the moorland zone. The trail offers expansive views and a chance to acclimate to higher altitudes.

Activities:

Hiking: Trek through moorland to Shira 1 Camp.

Hiking Details:

Distance: 8 km
Duration: Approximately 4-5 hours
Altitude Gain: From 2,750 m to 3,500 m

Highlights:

Moorland Scenery: Enjoy wide-open spaces and impressive mountain views.
Acclimatization: Gradual ascent helps with altitude adjustment.

Accommodation:

Shira 1 Camp

Meals:

Breakfast: At the campsite.
Lunch: En route.
Dinner: At the campsite.

Drinks:

Drinking water will be provided.

Day 4: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Overview: Trek from Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp, continuing across the Shira Plateau. This section allows for further acclimatization and provides stunning panoramic views.

Activities:

Hiking: Continue across the Shira Plateau to Shira 2 Camp.

Hiking Details:

Distance: 6 km
Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Altitude Gain: From 3,500 m to 3,850 m

Highlights:

Plateau Views: Experience the vast Shira Plateau with its spectacular views.
Acclimatization: Short afternoon hike for better acclimatization.

Accommodation:

Shira 2 Camp

Meals:

Breakfast: At the campsite.
Lunch: En route.
Dinner: At the campsite.

Drinks:

Drinking water will be provided.

Plateau Views: Experience the vast Shira Plateau with its spectacular views.
Acclimatization: Short afternoon hike for better acclimatization.

Day 5: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp

Overview: Ascend to the Lava Tower for acclimatization before descending to Barranco Camp. This day’s trek helps with altitude acclimatization and includes a varied landscape.

Activities:

Hiking: Trek to Lava Tower and then descend to Barranco Camp.

Hiking Details:

Distance: 10 km
Duration: Approximately 6-8 hours
Altitude Gain: From 3,850 m to 4,600 m (Lava Tower), then descent to 3,960 m

Highlights:

Lava Tower: Gain elevation for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco.
Barranco Wall: View the famous Barranco Wall, which you will tackle the next day.

Accommodation:

Barranco Camp

Meals:

Breakfast: At the campsite.
Lunch: En route.
Dinner: At the campsite.

Drinks:

Drinking water will be provided.

Day 6: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Overview: Climb the Barranco Wall and then trek to Karanga Camp. This challenging day is followed by a relatively shorter trek to your next camp.

Activities:

Hiking: Climb the Barranco Wall and proceed to Karanga Camp.

Hiking Details:

Distance: 7 km
Duration: Approximately 4-5 hours
Altitude Gain: From 3,960 m to 4,000 m

Highlights:

Barranco Wall: Ascend the steep Barranco Wall for stunning views.
Karanga Valley: Enjoy the scenic beauty and prepare for the final push to the summit.

Accommodation:

Karanga Camp

Meals:

Breakfast: At the campsite.
Lunch: En route.
Dinner: At the campsite.

Drinks:

Drinking water will be provided.

Day 7: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Overview: Trek from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp, the base camp for your summit attempt. Prepare for the summit by resting and gathering energy.

Activities:

Hiking: Trek from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp.

Hiking Details:

Distance: 6 km
Duration: Approximately 4-5 hours
Altitude Gain: From 4,000 m to 4,640 m

Highlights:

Summit Preparation: Rest and prepare for the midnight ascent.
Panoramic Views: Enjoy views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers.

Accommodation:

Barafu Camp

Meals:

Breakfast: At the campsite.
Lunch: En route.
Dinner: At the campsite.

Drinks:

Drinking water will be provided.

Day 8: Summit Day - Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Mweka Camp

Overview: Begin your summit attempt at midnight. Reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise, then descend to Mweka Camp for your final night on the mountain.

Activities:

Midnight Summit Attempt: Begin the climb to Uhuru Peak.
Summit: Reach the peak, then descend to Mweka Camp.

Hiking Details:

Distance: 12 km (to Uhuru Peak), then 13 km to Mweka Camp
Duration: Approximately 6-8 hours to Uhuru Peak, 4-5 hours to Mweka Camp
Altitude Gain: From 4,640 m to 5,895 m (Uhuru Peak), then descent to 3,100 m

Highlights:

Summit Success: Celebrate reaching the highest point in Africa.
Descent Views: Enjoy the change in scenery as you descend through different vegetation zones.

Accommodation:

Mweka Camp

Meals:

Breakfast: Early at Barafu Camp.
Lunch: En route.
Dinner: At Mweka Camp.

Drinks:

Drinking water will be provided.

Day 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate and Departure

Overview: Trek from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, where you will complete your trek. Transfer back to Arusha for departure.

Activities:

Descent: Trek from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate.
Transfer: Drive back to Arusha for your departure.

Hiking Details:

Distance: 10 km
Duration: Approximately 3-4 hours
Altitude Loss: From 3,100 m to 1,800 m

Highlights:

Final Descent: Enjoy the final views of the mountain and celebrate your achievement.
Return Transfer: Transfer back to Arusha for relaxation or onward travel.

Meals:

Breakfast: At Mweka Camp.
Lunch: En route.

Drinks:

Drinking water will be provided.

Includes

All transport by private vehicle to and from the mountain
Accommodation as detailed on the
Camping equipment (mattress, sleeping bag and tent)
Services of a private mountain guide, cook and adequate porters to carry both trip provisions and client’s private bags.
National Park entrance, accommodation and camping
All food and catering equipment – breakfasts, lunches (packed when necessary) and evening meals prepared by our own Special dietary requirements are catered for with prior arrangements at no extra cost.
Certificate of Achievement /appreciation form
Free storage of excess baggage not required on the mountain
Crisis management apparatus – VHF 2-way radio/mobile phone, basic first aid kit and an on call

Excludes

International flights
(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips
(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items
(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Optional Activities

Balloon Safari price
Maasai Village visit
Night Game Drive
Ngorongoro creater Rim Walk
Visit the olduvai Gorge and museum

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