The northern circuit route is the top choice trail among other Kilimanjaro routes because I have the most beautiful scenery nature. This Kilimanjaro trail traverses almost the Whole Mountain. By traverse Whole Mountain provides a chance to view all Kilimanjaro volcano features, glaciers, and even southern ice fields. The northern circuit route is quiet and has a few numbers of climbers, hence carries a sense of ecotourism and private trek. Read more and make an online booking
Northern circuit route as well as
Lemosho 8 days and Machame route 7 days, are Kilimanjaro routes on the western
side. Also, the 7 days Kilimanjaro trips provide enough time for beginner
climbers to adapt to the high alpine altitude. Trekking slowly helps you to enjoy the beauty of nature, avoid fatigue and your body becomes used to high altitude
weather. For the Kilimanjaro packing list, climbing tips, and Prices contact us. Also, Travel agents can get special B2B rates. Email: info@kili-tanzanitesafaris.com
Day
1: Londorossi Gate To Lemosho Big Tree Camp (Or Mti Mkubwa) (2,650 m)
After
completing the necessary registration formalities at Londorossi Kilimanjaro
National Park gate we start the adventure. We begin to drive through varied farmland
with open views over the plains to reach the Lemosho trailhead. The last
section of the road is of poor quality and difficult to drive after rain,
sometimes we start walking a kilometer or two below the trailhead. We often
have our lunch at the trailhead before starting to walk. It is an easy day of
walking up a small path through a beautiful and lush forest. We camp at Lemosho
Big Tree Camp (2,650 m); [2-3 hours walking].
Day
2: Mti Mkubwa) (2,650 M) To Shira One
Camp (3550m)
After
breakfast, leave the forest behind, and
trek to the moorland zone of giant heather. The trail climbs steadily with wide
views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. There is a tangible sense of
wilderness, especially if afternoon mists come in! We camp in the center of the
plateau at “Shira One” (3,550 m). [6-7 hours walking]
Day
3: Shira One Camp (3550m) To Shira Two Hut Camp (3840m)
Guides
leads walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral before reaching the next camp at
Shira Hut (3,840 m). This campsite has stunning views, close to the glaciated
dome of Kibo and the jagged rim of Shira Plateau. The views from here of Mt.
Meru floating on the clouds are simply unforgettable. [5-7 hours walking]
Day
4: Shira Two Hut Camp (3840m) To Moir Hut (4200m)
In
the morning we follow the main trail up to Lava Tower, and for those feeling
strong there is a possibility to climb up to the ruined hut at Arrow Glacier
around 4,800m. We then continue from Lava Tower to reach our campsite at Moir
Hut (4,200m). [5-7 hours walking]
Day
5: Moir Hut (4200m) To Buffalo Camp (4,150m)
We
climb out of the Moir Valley and take a short detour to reach the summit of
Little Lent hill at 4,375 meters. After admiring the views we return to the
trail and head eastwards around the northern circuit trail. Here the trail
passes through a field of rock slabs that clink as they are walked on. The
final section of today’s walk undulates until reaching the location of Buffalo
Camp (4,150m). At the camp, there is a huge feeling of space as the Kenyan
plains stretch out far below to the north. [4-7 hours walking]
Day
6: Buffalo Camp (4,150m) To Third Cave Camp (Pofu) (3,900m)
From
Buffalo Camp we climb up to the top of ‘Buffalo Ridge’ and drop down the other
side to reach Pofu, nearby the is a small spring and some vegetation. The trail
continues eastwards through a landscape that has increasingly sparse vegetation
to eventually reach Third Cave Camp (3,900m). [5-7 hours walking]
Day
7: Third Cave Camp (Pofu) (3,900m) To
School Hut Campsite (4,700m)
There
is a steady ascent to reach The Saddle, a lunar landscape between the peaks of
Kibo and Mawenzi. From here we continue upwards and reach School Hut Campsite
(4,700m) in the early afternoon. The remainder of the afternoon is spent
resting and preparing for the summit day. [4-5 hours walking]
Day
8: Summit Day (5,896 M) To Millenium Camp (3,800 m)
We
will start our ascent by torchlight at about midnight so that we can be up on
the Crater rim by sunrise. On selected Non-Exclusive departure dates each
month, the climb will be particularly beautiful as we ascend in the light of
the Full Moon. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded
zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to Gilman’s Point (5,685 m) in
about five or six hours. We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the
sunrise over Mawenzi. The trail leads west along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak
(5,896 m), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still
occupy most of the summit area. We retrace our steps along the crater rim to
Stella Point and then descends down through Barafu Camp to reach Millenium Camp
(3,800 m). [11-15 hours walking]
Day
9: Descend To Mweka, Then To Arusha
Slow
descent on a well-constructed path through lovely tropical forest alive with
birdsong and boasting lush undergrowth with considerable botanical interest.
Our route completes down to the National Park gate at Mweka (1,650 m). Here we
sign out from the national park before walking on for a further 15 minutes
through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village where our vehicle awaits. The
shower, the beer, and the swimming pool are tantalizingly close! [4-6 hours
walking].
PRICES ARE ACCORDING TO NUMBER OF PEOPLE BOOKING THE
TRIP
|
S.N |
Number of people |
Price |
|
|
01 |
2 to 4 |
2460 US $ |
Per person |
|
02 |
5 to 10 |
2280 US $ |
Per person |
|
03 |
11 to 18 |
2150 US $ |
Per person |
Note: Some people can do it in 8 days
(especially experienced mountaineers) and hence from the Price reduce 160 US $
THE prices include all services: Airport transfers from Kilimanjaro Airport, Transport from Hotel to Kilimanjaro Machame gate, all park fees, salaries of guides/porters/cook, all meals on the mountain, clean safe drinking water, accommodation equipment, and Government tax, certificate of climbing, first aid, rescue, and transfer to Moshi.
Services not included: Flight to Tanzania, Entry VISA, and
hotel in Moshi, Climbing gears (available for rent), tips to guides, porters,
coordinator and items of a personal nature.
Note: Hotel in Moshi on Arrival is not
included so that you can have a chance to choose the best suitable option.
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