Northern Circuit - 9 Days Longest - Quietest Tour

Registration and picnic lunch at the west-side gate. Gentle forest hike to Mti Mkubwa; watch for colobus and blue monkeys.
Hike: ~3–4 hrs

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Climb out of forest into heather and moorland. Wide panoramas across the Shira Plateau; camp at Shira 1.
Hike: ~5–6 hrs

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Easy plateau traverse to Shira 2. Optional afternoon hike toward Cathedral Point to add altitude and aid acclimatization.
Hike: ~3–4 hrs (+1–2 hrs optional)

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Gradual ascent to the lesser-visited Moir Hut nestled below Lent Hills. Optional acclimatization loop on nearby ridges for golden-hour views.
Hike: ~4–5 hrs (+1 hr optional)

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Short, steep pull to a ridge, then undulating traverse into the quiet northern valleys. Camp at Buffalo/Pofu with big skies and solitude.
Hike: ~5–6 hrs

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Continue along the northern traverse with steady gains and losses, ending at Third Cave—a calm, high camp ideal for acclimatization.
Hike: ~4–5 hrs

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Cross barren alpine desert to School Hut (≈4,750 m). Early dinner, summit briefing, gear check, and rest before the night ascent.
Hike: ~4–5 hrs

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Midnight start via Gilman’s Point and Stella Point to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) for sunrise. Celebrate, descend to Barafu/School Hut area for a hot drink, then continue down the Mweka route to Mweka or Millennium Camp for recovery.
Hike: 13–16 hrs total (ascent + descent)

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Final descent through heather and rainforest to Mweka Gate for summit certificates. Private transfer to your hotel—hot shower and celebration.
Hike: ~3–4 hrs

Activities : Trekking