9 Day Northern Circuit Route Kilimanjaro Private Expedition

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival Day
1 stop
1
Meet and greet upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our driver will take you to Keys Hotel in Moshi town for briefing and overnight stay.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Morum Barrier Gate - Shira 1 Camp
1 stop
2
Mount Kilimanjaro
You will depart Keys hotel after breakfast and head for Londorossi gate, the transfer will take about 3 hours. At Londorosi gate, you will complete entry formalities and thereafter continue up by car to Morum Barrier Gate (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trail-head, eat lunch, and then commence your trek passing through heather and moorland which lead to your first camp on Mt. Kilimanjaro.(which is a descent) only about 1-2 hours of trekking. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is spectacular
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Shira 1 Camp - Moir Camp
1 stop
3
Mount Kilimanjaro
Today you leave your camp after breakfast and hike across the legendary Shira plateau, east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak. Averaging 12,500 feet, Shira is considered one of the highest plateaus on earth. You immediately veer away from the crowded trails and head towards the northeast edge of the Plateau to reach Moir Camp. The trek takes about 4-5 hours over easy terrain. Moir camp is an isolated and rarely used camp affording stunning views over the Shira Plateau.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Moir Camp - Buffalo Camp
1 stop
4
Mount Kilimanjaro
On your fourth day on Mount Kilimanjaro, you begin your morning trek heading out of the moorland and into the stark alpine desert, on a steep ridge off the main trail, and begin your venture on the Northern Circuit Route. Today, you will trek for about 5 – 7 hours. From the Pofu Campsite you will enjoy spectacular view into Kenya’s wild lands to the north.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Buffalo Camp - Kikelewa Caves Camp
1 stop
5
Mount Kilimanjaro
After breakfast at you camp, you begin your trek and proceed onward through valleys and over ridges through the alpine desert and moorland, you will further continue your circuit to the east, enjoying a vast mountain wilderness to yourselves. Today you will have another 5 – 7 hours of trekking.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Kikelewa Caves Camp - Mawenzi Tarn Camp
1 stop
6
Mount Kilimanjaro
After a 3-6 hours steadily trekking upward, you will reach a placid mountain tarn (lake) at the foot of the majestically rising steep ridges of Mawenzi, which is Kilimanjaro’s second highest volcano. Your camp for tonight is nestled along the tarn in a protected alcove with magnificent views towards the steeply rising rocks of Mawenzi.Camp at Kikelewa Caves Camp.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Mawenzi Tarn Camp - Outward Bound Camp
1 stop
7
Mount Kilimanjaro
Begin today’s trek that will take you 5-7 hour. Enjoy hiking though a relatively easy hike across the wide saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. The trek takes you across the massive saddle- the crossing is quite impressive and the landscape spectacularly stark. As you near the foot of Kibo ,the temperatures turn cold. After reaching your camp, Mawenzi Tarn Camp, prepare all your gear for the day ahead, and turn in early to rest. Our Arusha base will make sure that a resupply of fresh food and supplies reach camp on this afternoon.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Outward Bound Camp - Uhuru Peak - Millennium Camp
1 stop
8
Mount Kilimanjaro
Expect a midnight wake-up call, that will be the start of a long trek. After some quick tea, you begin trekking at around 1am up the winding path of endless switchbacks. Today’s trek is long and from your camp to the rim of the crater (Gillman’s Point (18,750 ft./ 5,712 m)) to Uhuru Peak, the trekking time is about 7 – 8 hours. The slope is steep, with switchbacks, over loose rock and scree with some boulders as you near Gilman’s Point. Spend some time at Hans Meyer cave on the way, the famous spot where Kilimanjaro’s first western climber described in his journals. The trek from Gilman’s Point at the edge of the crater, to the summit is less demanding, and depending on your pace, you can reach it after a further 1½-2 hours along the snowy crater rim (depending on the season). After a short time at the summit, re-trace your steps back to Gilman’s Point, then summon your strength again for further descent to Mweka Camp where you will spend your last night on Mount Kilimanjaro.
14 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate
1 stop
9
Mount Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, your 8 days northern circuit route climb on mount Kilimanjaro comes to an end as you descend straight to the gate, a trek of about 2-4 hours. On arrival at the exit gate you will be awarded Kilimanjaro climbing certificates, thereafter drive to Keys Hotel in Moshi.
4 hours • 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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