Kilimanjaro 10 Days Trek Northern Circuit Route

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1: Kilimanjaro International Airport – Moshi
1 stop
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Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by a Shiri Adventures representative and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town. Depending on your arrival time, you will have a pre-trek briefing with your Kilimanjaro guide either this afternoon/evening or the following morning.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Day 2: Moshi – Lemosho Glades – Big Tree Camp
1 stop
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The day begins with a three-hour drive from Moshi to Londorossi Park Gate for registration. Once formalities are completed, you will get back into the car, pass through village communities and arrive at the trailhead at Lemosho Glades to start hiking. You will spend this day in some of the most beautiful forest found on the mountain, with wildlife sightings possible. After a short 2-3 hours you will arrive at Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) campsite. Here, like all days, you’ll have an afternoon snack and delicious hot dinner. Trekking Time: 2-3 hours • Distance: 5 km / 3.1 mi • Altitude Change: +396 m / +1,299 ft
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Day 3: Big Tree Camp – Shira Hut 1
1 stop
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Leaving the forest early in the day, the trail gets steeper as it enters the grasses and wildflowers of the heath and moorland zone towards the valley. A gentle grade walk takes you across the high-altitude Shira Caldera past Shira Cave (views of Arrow glacier) and then gently downwards to Shira Hut 1 located near a stream on the Shira Plateau. Trekking Time: 3 hours • Distance: 7 km / 4.3 mi • Altitude Change: +719 m / +2,359 ft
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Day 4: Shira Hut 1 – Moir Hut
1 stop
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Mount Kilimanjaro
On this day you will have a rather long but at the same time easy trek. After a short steep climb out of Moir Valley you will start going around the northern slope of Kilimanjaro, and just like on the way to Lava Tower the path will be full of highs and lows, without any steep gains in altitude. This route passes close to the border with Kenya, so you will be treated to amazing views of the Tsavo and Amboseli Valleys. Change in Elevation: Moir Hut (4,200 m) — Buffalo Camp (4,020 m) Hiking distance: 12 km Hiking time: 5-7 hours
Admission ticket free
Day 5
Day 5: Moir Hut To Buffalo Camp
1 stop
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Mount Kilimanjaro
On this day you will have a rather long but at the same time easy trek. After a short steep climb out of Moir Valley you will start going around the northern slope of Kilimanjaro, and just like on the way to Lava Tower the path will be full of highs and lows, without any steep gains in altitude. This route passes close to the border with Kenya, so you will be treated to amazing views of the Tsavo and Amboseli Valleys. Change in Elevation: Moir Hut (4,200 m) — Buffalo Camp (4,020 m) Hiking distance: 12 km Hiking time: 5-7 hours
Admission ticket free
Day 6
Day 6: Trekking From Buffalo Camp To 3rd Cave Camp
1 stop
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Mount Kilimanjaro
You will finish trekking up the northern slope of Kilimanjaro and stop for the night in 3rd Cave Camp, where the route will meet up with the traditional Rongai route. On this day the trekking will be shorter than on the day before, and by this time your body will already have become completely acclimated to an altitude of 4,000 meters, which will contribute to your general feelings of well-being. Change in Elevation: Buffalo Camp (4,020 m) — 3rd Cave Camp (3,870 m) Hiking distance: 8 km Hiking time: 4-6 hours
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Day 7: 3rd Cave Camp To School Hut
1 stop
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Mount Kilimanjaro
On this day you will be trekking to the School Hut Summit Camp (4,750 m). The actual trekking is not very hard, so remember to just choose an appropriate pace in order to keep your strength up for the trekking to Kilimanjaro's summit. When you reach the camp, we recommend you sleep well, avoid strenuous activity and drink as many fluids as you can, because that very night you will complete the trekking to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Change in Elevation: 3rd Cave Camp (3,870 m) — School Hut (4,750 m) Hiking distance: 5 km Hiking time: 4-5 hours
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Day 8: Trekking To Uhuru Peak And Descent To Millennium Camp
1 stop
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Mount Kilimanjaro
Night departure from School Hut (4,750 m) and the start of your trekking to Kilimanjaro's summit: Uhuru peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. Each pair of climbers will get a personal guide for the entire ascent to monitor your physical and mental conditions. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will descend to Barafu Camp, on the south side of Kilimanjaro. After a two-hour rest and lunch you will continue trekking down to Millennium Camp (3,820 m). Note: Don't forget that 90% of all accidents occur during the descent, including all broken arms and legs. Please pay attention to your feet, as there is a high risk of damaging your toenails. Change in Elevation: School Hut (4,750 m) — Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) — Millennium Camp (3,820 m) Hiking distance: 6 km Hiking time: 6-8 hours
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Day 9: Descent From Millennium Camp To Mweka Gate
1 stop
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Mount Kilimanjaro
The camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the height and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, you will head for the park's exit: Mweka Gate (1,640 m). After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates in our office and provide you a transfer back to the hotel. Change in Elevation: Millennium Camp (3,820 m) — Mweka Gate (1,640 m) Hiking distance: 12 km Hiking time: 4-5 hours
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 10
Day 10: Continuation of Your Journey or Departure
1 stop
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Mount Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, you will begin the next leg of your journey either onto your wildlife safari or you will be transferred to the Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight. Thank you for trekking with Shiri Adventures! Transfer Time: 1 hour to airport Meals: Breakfast
1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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