9-Days Northern Circuit Route Trek - Kilimanjaro Climb Tour

Kilimanjaro - Moshi

231,110 Price (per person)
9D / 8N Tour Duration
Budget Tour Type

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Package Overview

The Northern Circuit Route is the longest and most scenic route to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, offering uninterrupted panoramic views, excellent acclimatization, and a high summit success rate. This 9-day trek traverses rainforests, moorlands, alpine deserts, and glaciers, allowing trekkers to experience remote landscapes and abundant wildlife along the northern slopes. Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights Trek Type: Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route – Moderate to Challenging Starting Point: Londorossi / Northern Circuit Gate, Kilimanjaro National Park Ending Point: Mweka Gate / Moshi

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Day wise Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival In Moshi / Arusha

Arrive at Moshi or Arusha. Meet your trekking team and guide for a briefing covering logistics, safety, and gear. Overnight at your hotel. Meals: Dinner Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi / Arusha

Activities : Trekking
Day 2 Londorossi / Northern Circuit Gate To Big Tree Camp (2,100 M – 2,800 M)

Begin trekking through dense rainforest, spotting monkeys and birds. Arrive at Big Tree Camp, the first campsite along the northern slopes. Trek Distance: ~10 km / 6 miles Trekking Time: 4–6 hours Terrain: Rainforest Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tent / Camp at Big Tree Camp

Activities : Trekking
Day 3 Big Tree Camp To Shira 1 Camp (2,800 M – 3,500 M)

Shira Plateau

Ascend gradually into alpine moorland, crossing streams and open plains. Enjoy stunning views of Shira Plateau. Overnight at Shira 1 Camp. Trek Distance: ~10 km / 6 miles Trekking Time: 5–6 hours Terrain: Moorland Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tent / Camp at Shira 1 Camp

Activities : Trekking
Day 4 Shira 1 Camp To Shira 2 / Moir Camp (3,500 M – 3,850 M)

Shira Plateau

Cross the Shira Plateau, with panoramic views of the northern slopes and neighboring peaks. Settle at Shira 2 / Moir Camp for rest and acclimatization. Trek Distance: ~8 km / 5 miles Trekking Time: 4–5 hours Terrain: Moorland Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tent / Camp at Shira 2 / Moir Camp

Activities : Trekking
Day 5 Shira 2 / Moir Camp To Lava Tower And Barranco Camp (3,850 M – 3,950 M)

Ascend to Lava Tower, a volcanic rock formation, for acclimatization. Descend slightly into Barranco Valley to overnight at Barranco Camp beneath the Barranco Wall. Trek Distance: ~10 km / 6 miles Trekking Time: 5–6 hours Terrain: Rocky and alpine desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tent / Camp at Barranco Camp

Activities : Trekking
Day 6 Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp (3,950 M – 4,035 M)

Climb the Barranco Wall, a manageable scramble, then continue to Karanga Camp for overnight. This camp is critical for acclimatization before the summit push. Trek Distance: ~5 km / 3 miles Trekking Time: 4–5 hours Terrain: Rocky and alpine desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tent / Camp at Karanga Camp

Activities : Trekking
Day 7 Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp (4,035 M – 4,600 M)

Ascend to Barafu Camp, the final base before the summit. Rest, hydrate, and prepare for the midnight summit attempt. Trek Distance: ~5 km / 3 miles Trekking Time: 4–5 hours Terrain: Alpine desert Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tent / Camp at Barafu Camp

Activities : Trekking
Day 8 Barafu Camp To Uhuru Peak (4,600 M – 5,895 M) And Descent To Mweka Camp

Uhuru Peak

Begin the summit push around midnight, trekking through scree and rocky terrain to reach Uhuru Peak for sunrise. After celebrating, descend to Mweka Camp for rest. Trek Distance: ~16 km / 10 miles (round-trip) Trekking Time: 10–14 hours Terrain: Alpine desert, scree, rocky summit Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Tent / Camp at Mweka Camp

Activities : Trekking
Day 9 Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate / Moshi

Descend through forest to Mweka Gate, completing your trek. Receive your summit certificate and transfer to Moshi or onward travel. Trek Distance: ~10 km / 6 miles Trekking Time: 4–5 hours Terrain: Forest Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi / onward travel

Activities : Trekking