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8 Days Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route
Mountain Climbing

8 Days Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route

Longest route for top success and views.

Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Difficulty
Challenging
Group Size
1-12 People

Tour Overview

The longest route circles northern slopes for ultimate acclimatization (~95% success). Remote, 360° views, combines Lemosho start with unique northern traverse.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

To Mti Mkubwa (2,650m). Distance: 6km, Time: 3-4 hours.

Accommodation
Mti Mkubwa Camp
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Rainforest

Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

To Shira 1 (3,500m). Distance: 8km, Time: 5-6 hours.

Accommodation
Shira 1 Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Plateau

Day 3: Shira 1 to Moir Hut

To Moir Hut (4,200m). Distance: 7km, Time: 5-7 hours.

Accommodation
Moir Hut
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Northern traverse start

Day 4: Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp

To Buffalo (4,020m). Distance: 12km, Time: 5-7 hours.

Accommodation
Buffalo Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Remote northern slopes

Day 5: Buffalo Camp to Third Cave Camp

To Third Cave (3,950m). Distance: 8km, Time: 5-7 hours.

Accommodation
Third Cave Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Gentle descent, Views

Day 6: Third Cave Camp to School Hut

To School Hut (4,750m). Distance: 5km, Time: 4-5 hours.

Accommodation
School Hut
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Summit prep

Day 7: Summit Day: School Hut to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

To Uhuru (5,895m), to Mweka (3,100m). Distance: 15km, Time: 10-14 hours.

Accommodation
Mweka Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Summit from north

Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

To gate (1,650m). Transfer. Distance: 10km, Time: 3-4 hours.

Accommodation
None
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Highlights

Descent

What's Included

Park fees, Camping, Guide, Porters, Meals, Transfers

What's Excluded

Flights, Tips, Gear, Insurance

Requirements

High fitness

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