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The Northern Circuit is the longest route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, taking nine days to complete. This route offers diverse landscapes, ranging from lush rainforests and heathlands to alpine deserts and arctic summit zones. Starting from the Londorossi Gate, trekkers traverse the western side of the mountain, eventually joining the quieter northern slopes, which provide spectacular panoramic views and a more secluded hiking experience.
The Northern Circuit’s combination of lesser-traveled paths, gradual ascent, and breathtaking scenery makes it one of the most rewarding routes on Mount Kilimanjaro, providing trekkers with an unforgettable experience and a greater chance of reaching the summit.
🚶♂️ Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
🌿 Distance: 6 km
🍽️ Meals: Lunch & Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Mti Mkubwa Camp
👉 After breakfast in Moshi, you’ll drive to Londorossi Gate for registration before heading to the trailhead. The hike starts through a dense rainforest, home to Colobus monkeys and exotic birds. You’ll arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp (Big Tree Camp) for your first night on the mountain.
🌿 Highlights:
✔️ Lush rainforest scenery
✔️ Possible wildlife sightings
✔️ Comfortable first-day hike
🚶♂️ Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
🌿 Distance: 8 km
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Shira 1 Camp
👉 Leaving the rainforest, the trail climbs to the Shira Plateau, an expansive high-altitude desert. You’ll enjoy spectacular views of Kibo Peak and Mount Meru before arriving at Shira 1 Camp.
🌿 Highlights:
✔️ Transition from rainforest to moorland
✔️ Stunning views of Kibo and Shira Plateau
🚶♂️ Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
🌿 Distance: 7 km
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Shira 2 Camp
👉 A gentle trek across the Shira Plateau takes you to Shira 2 Camp, where you’ll spend the night. This day helps with acclimatization while enjoying the panoramic landscapes of Kilimanjaro’s western slopes.
🌿 Highlights:
✔️ Acclimatization day with breathtaking views
✔️ Exploring lava formations on the plateau
🚶♂️ Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
🌿 Distance: 10 km
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Buffalo Camp
👉 Today, you’ll hike to Lava Tower for high-altitude acclimatization before descending to Buffalo Camp on the northern side of the mountain. This route offers unmatched solitude and incredible views of Kenya’s Amboseli National Park.
🌿 Highlights:
✔️ Acclimatization at Lava Tower (4,630m)
✔️ Entering the remote northern circuit of Kilimanjaro
✔️ Stunning views of the Kenyan plains
🚶♂️ Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
🌿 Distance: 8 km
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Third Cave Camp
👉 A gentle ascent across the moorlands and alpine desert. The trail is quiet and less traveled, giving you a peaceful hiking experience. You’ll arrive at Third Cave Camp, an excellent spot for acclimatization.
🌿 Highlights:
✔️ Remote and peaceful trek
✔️ Spectacular views of Mawenzi Peak
🚶♂️ Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
🌿 Distance: 6 km
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: School Hut
👉 The trail becomes rocky and barren as you climb towards School Hut, your final camp before the summit attempt. You’ll have an early dinner and rest before the midnight summit push.
🌿 Highlights:
✔️ High-altitude preparation for summit night
✔️ Spectacular sunset over Mawenzi Peak
🚶♂️ Hiking Time: 12-14 hours
🌿 Distance: 15 km
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Millennium Camp
👉 Summit Night! The trek begins around midnight as you ascend steeply to Gilman’s Point (5,685m). After a short rest, you continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa! After celebrating at the summit, you descend to Millennium Camp for a well-earned rest.
🌅 Summit Highlights:
✔️ Unforgettable sunrise from Uhuru Peak
✔️ Take iconic summit photos
✔️ Rewarding descent after reaching the top of Africa
🚶♂️ Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
🌿 Distance: 12 km
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
👉 A gentle descent through rainforest leads to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your Kilimanjaro Climbing Certificate. A vehicle will transfer you back to Moshi for a well-deserved shower and relaxation.
🌿 Highlights:
✔️ Celebrating your successful Kilimanjaro climb
✔️ Receiving a summit certificate
✔️ Returning to Moshi for a celebration dinner
🛫 After breakfast at the hotel, you can rest, explore Moshi, or prepare for your next adventure. If needed, a transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) will be arranged.
🌿 Highlights:
✔️ Relax and recover in Moshi
✔️ Visit local markets or coffee plantations (optional)
✔️ Airport transfer if departing
