9 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking via Northern Circuit Route.

Following breakfast the group will pass through the beautiful farm and mountain villages to Londorossi Gate where registration will be conducted. The trailhead will then be reached and the walk will start with a trip through the wet rainforest, where to see colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and many other exotic birds. The path is easy, but damp, and the troop move on to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp.

Distance: 6 Km

Time: 3-4 hours

Terrain: Rainforest zone.

The trail leaves the forest behind and climbs into the moorland zone, where tall heather and volcanic rocks dominate the landscape. You’ll enjoy breathtaking views of Shira Ridge and the vast Shira Plateau. Arrive at Shira 1 Camp in the late afternoon.

Distance: 8 km

Time: 5–6 hours

Terrain: Moorland zone

A shorter day that helps with acclimatization. The trek crosses the Shira Plateau, one of the most scenic areas on Kilimanjaro, with expansive views of Mount Meru in the distance. This day is relatively easy, allowing your body to adapt to the altitude. Overnight at Shira 2 Camp.

Distance: 7 km

Time: 3–4 hours

Terrain: Moorland zone

Day 5 is an important acclimatization day in the Northern Circuit Route. You will also hike the famous Lava Tower (4,600⁻ 4,200 4,600 4,200 4,200 4,200 4,200 4,200 4,200 4,200 4,200 4,200 4,200 4,200 4,200 4,200 4,200 4,200 4,200 This high low sleeping method improves acclimatization, and the chances of successfully reaching the top of the Kilimanjaro are high.

Distance: 14 km

Duration: 6–7 hours

Terrain: Alpine desert

Day 6 will be spent walking through the less traveled North Circuit Trail without having to pass through the more popular southern trails like Machame or Marangu. It is a light day to Buffalo Camp, a quiet camp with few people.

Distance: 12 km

Duration: 5–6 hours

Terrain: Moorland

Day 7 is another day in the Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit adventure which involves an upward walk through the alps. Moderate climbs and descents offer more time of acclimatization as you get ready to push to the summit. You will end the day in the quiet Third Cave Camp.

Distance: 8 km

Duration: 4–5 hours

Terrain: Moorland/ Alpine desert.

On 8th Day, you will gradually climb to School Hut (4800m), where you will base your attempt to summit Kilimanjaro. As you ascend the trail, it becomes increasingly rockier and colder with alpine desert vegetation. Get in during the afternoon, have a light lunch and sleep in anticipation of the attempt to the summit that should begin immediately after midnight.

Distance: 5 km

Duration: 4–5 hours

Terrain: Alpine desert

Day 9 is a culmination of your nine day Kilimanjaro hike. Start the push to Uhuru Mount (5,895m), the tallest mountain in Africa, at around midnight. It is a strenuous climb and the slopes are scree, culminating in Gilman’s Point on the rim of the crater (5,685 ⁻) at 5,685m. Keep on to arrive at the Uhuru building top, where you will celebrate with photos. Go down to Barafu to have a short rest (not compulsory) and go on down to Mweka Camp (3,100 m) to have a good rest.

Distance: 16 km

Duration: 10–14 hours

Terrain: Arctic zone to rainforest.

On the last day, ride down the fertile rain forest region, where giant ferns and tropical flowers abound. You will be issued with your Kilimanjaro summit certificate at Mweka Gate (1,640 1.640 ) Take a shower, celebrate, and spend the night at your Moshi hotel.

Distance: 10 km

Duration: 3–4 hours

Terrain: Rainforest