The 9-day Northern Circuit Route on Mount Kilimanjaro is designed for trekkers seeking a longer and more gradual ascent, allowing for better acclimatization. This extended itinerary offers a comprehensive experience with diverse landscapes and increased chances of summit success. The 9-day Northern Circuit Route provides a comprehensive and rewarding experience on Mount Kilimanjaro, with ample time for acclimatization and enjoyment of the diverse landscapes.
After breakfast we drive from Moshi to park gates then pass through lush rainforest, home to diverse flora and fauna then reach Mti Mkubwa Camp for the night, camping in tents.
Continue the trek through the rainforest, entering the heath and moorland zones. Traverse the Shira Plateau and arrive at Shira 1 Camp, enjoy panoramic views of the Shira Cathedral and the surrounding landscape, Camp at Shira 1 camp
Ascend across the Shira Plateau, passing the Shira Cathedral, with optional hike to Cathedral peak, Camp at Shira 2 with breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks.
Hike to Moir Hut, situated in the Lent Hills for acclimatization. Enjoy panoramic views of the northern slopes and surrounding landscape.
Continue the trek through the Pofu Camp, Camp at Buffalo Camp, surrounded by the unique flora of Kilimanjaro's northern slopes.
Trek through the alpine desert to reach Third cave, for overnight.
Trek through the alpine desert to reach School Hut for overnight, rest and prepare for the summit push at midnight
Start the summit ascent around midnight, reach Stella Point and continue to Uhuru Peak at sunrise, then descend to Barafu for a short rest before continuing to Mweka Camp for overnight
Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, receive certificates and celebrate the successful climb and awarded medal, then transfer to the hotel in Moshi for a well- deserved rest or celebrations for scaling the highest freestanding mountain in the World!
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