Northern Circuit kilimanjaro climbing

Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

• Day 1: Arusha

  Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative, and transfer to your comfortable hotel. Spend your night at leisure acclimatizing for your climb.

• Day 2 :Trekking to Shira 1 Camp

  Hiking distance: 4 km - hiking time 1 hours, The route from your drop off point to your first high-altitude camp Shira 1 (3.505 m)features a small gain in altitude and is not too physically challenging. Due to this, you will be able to properly begin the process of acclimatization. Here you can see stunning views of the Shira Plateau for the first time.

• Day 3 :Trekking to Shira 2 Camp
  

  Hiking distance: 7 km - Hiking time: 3-4 hours Departing from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) and a light trekking towards the second high altitude camp: Shira 2 Camp (3,810 m). This trek is not difficult and you will be able to enjoy the spectacular views of Africa and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area. Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru (the fifth summit of Africa), weather permitting

• Day 4 : Trekking to the Lava Tower and descent to Moir Hut

  Hiking Distance 14 km – Hking time 5-7 hours You start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,600 meters. Then you will descend to Moir Hut (4.200 m). This camp is located on the way to the northern part of Kilimanjaro

• Day 5 :Trekking to Karango Camp

  We begin with a moderately steep climb out of Moir Hiking distance: 12 km - Hiking time: 5–7 hours 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 .

• Day 6 :Trekking to 3rd Cave Camp

  Hiking distance: 8 km - Hiking time: 4-6 hours 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

• Day : 7 :Trekking to School Hut

  Hiking distance: 5 km - Hiking time: 4-5 hours 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

• Day : 8 :Ascent to Uhuru Peak and descent to Millennium Camp

  Hiking distance: 6 km - Hiking time: 6-8 hours Night departure from School Hut Camp (4,750 m) and the start of summiting Kilimanjaro: Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Technically the climb is relatively simple; however, the most challenging part is the high altitude. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp (3,820 m)

• Day 9 : Descent to Mweka Gate

  Hiking distance: 12 km - Hiking time: 4-5 hours 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 (1,650 m).

• Day 10 : Departure to airpor

  Relax in the hotel and transfer to the airport