10 Days 9 Nights Kilimanjaro Trekking Norther Circuite Route
Itinerary Details
DAY 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro / Arusha Airport
Upon arrival, your private driver will transfer you to your accommodation for dinner and overnight. Your mountain guide will meet you at the lodge for a briefing and equipment check in preparation for the climb.
DAY 2: Arusha (1,400m) – Lemosho Gate (2,150m) – Big Tree Camp
Hiking time: 3 hrs | Habitat: Rainforest
After breakfast, drive 2.5 hours to Londorossi Park Gate. Complete registration with TANAPA, organize your supplies, and enjoy a hot lunch. Begin your 3-hour hike through lush rainforest, watching for Colobus monkeys. Porters reach camp ahead to set up tents and prepare meals. Nights can be cold, so come prepared.
DAY 3: Big Tree Camp – Shira 1 Camp (3,610m)
Hiking time: 5–6 hrs | Distance: 5 km | Habitat: Moorland
After breakfast, ascend through the forest and then the moorland zone. Enjoy views of the Western Breach and its glaciers. Arrive at Shira 1 Camp for lunch, dinner, and overnight.
DAY 4: Shira 1 Camp – Shira 2 Camp via Cathedral Point
Hiking time: 4–5 hrs | Distance: 8 km | Habitat: Moorland
Cross Shira Ridge, enjoying views of the Great Rift Valley and Mount Meru. Stop at Cathedral Point (3,872m) for acclimatization and photo opportunities. Continue over lava flows to Shira 2 Camp for dinner and overnight.
DAY 5: Shira 2 – Lava Tower – Moir Hut (4,200m)
Hiking time: 7 hrs | Distance: 10 km | Habitat: Semi-desert
Climb east across the Shira Plateau toward Lava Tower (“Shark’s Tooth”) at 4,600m. After lunch and photos, descend approximately 400m to Moir Hut. Enjoy dinner and overnight at camp.
DAY 6: Moir Hut – Buffalo Camp (4,100m)
Hiking time: 4 hrs | Distance: 6 km | Habitat: Alpine desert
Ascend out of Moir Valley, optionally climbing Little Lent Hill (4,400m) for panoramic views. Continue along ridges and descents to Buffalo Camp. Afternoon rest, dinner, and overnight.
DAY 7: Buffalo Camp – Rongai Third Cave (3,936m)
Hiking time: 3 hrs | Distance: 5 km | Habitat: Heather & Moorland
Ascend Buffalo Ridge, then descend to Pofu Camp for lunch. Continue east along the northern slopes to Third Rongai Cave. Dinner and overnight at camp.
DAY 8: Rongai Third Cave – Kibo School Hut (4,720m)
Hiking time: 6 hrs | Distance: 7 km | Habitat: Alpine desert
Steady ascent over the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks to School Hut. Early dinner at 5 p.m., rest and prepare gear for midnight summit attempt. Overnight at camp.
DAY 9: Kibo School Hut – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,100m)
Hiking time: 9 hrs ascent / 7 hrs descent | Distance: 19 km | Habitat: Scree & Snow
Wake around 11 p.m. for the summit climb. Ascend via Hans Meyer Cave to Gillman’s Point (5,685m), then continue to Uhuru Peak. After sunrise and photos, descend to Barafu for lunch, then continue to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight.
DAY 10: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate (1,980m)
Hiking time: 3 hrs | Distance: 2 km | Habitat: Forest
Descend through forest to Mweka Gate. Sign the register and receive your summit certificate (green for Stella Point, gold for Uhuru Peak). Celebrate with your team, then transfer to a hotel in Moshi or Arusha for a hot shower and overnight, or continue to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure flight.
Price Included
- 1st Night accommodation in Arusha
- All camping equipment (including tents, mattress, sleeping bags, & pillows)
- private mountain guide
- private chef
- porters
- trekking poles
- first aid kit
- rescue fees
- portable toilet
- Kilimanjaro National Park Fees & camping fees
- All Government Tax.
Price Excluded
- Other trekking gears except trekking poles
- Tips
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)