The Northern Circuit Route is one of the most scenic and least-crowded routes to trek Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. This route offers breathtaking views, diverse landscapes, and excellent acclimatization opportunities. Typically, the trek takes around 8 days to complete, allowing for gradual altitude gain and increased chances of summit success.
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Start at Londorossi Gate (2,250 meters).
Hike through a lush rainforest.
Camp at Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820 meters)
Distance: approx. 7 km
Duration: 3–4 hours
Ascend through the rainforest.
Reach the heather zone.
Camp at Shira 1 Camp (3,500 meters)
Distance: approx. 8 km
Duration: 5–6 hours
Trek through the high moorland zone.
Pass the Shira Cathedral.
Camp at Moir Hut (4,200 meters)
Distance: approx. 14 km
Duration: 7-9 hours
Cross the lava ridges of the Lava Tower.
Descend into the Barranco Valley.
Camp at Barranco Camp (3,960 meters)
Distance: approx. 11 km
Duration: 6–8 hours
Ascend the Barranco Wall
Traverse the Karanga Valley.
Camp at Karanga Camp (3,995 meters)
Distance: approx. 5 km
Duration: 4–5 hours
Trek across barren landscapes.
Ascend to Barafu Camp (4,673 meters).
Prepare for the summit push.
Distance: approx. 4 km
Duration: 4–5 hours
Start the summit attempt around midnight.
Reach Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) at sunrise.
Descend to Mweka Camp (3,100 meters).
Distance: approx. 15 km ascent, 12 km descent
Duration: 11–15 hours (summit) + 4-6 hours (descent)
Final descent through the rainforest
Reach Mweka Gate (1,640 meters).
Receive summit certificates.
Transfer back to Moshi or Arusha
Distance: approx. 10 km
Duration: 3–4 hours
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| Office In: | Tanzania |
| City: | Arusha Tanzania |
| Since: | 2024 » |
| Size: | 25 - Employees |
Kilimanjaro Climbing 8 Days Northern Circuit Route
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