About this experience
The Northern Circuit route is one of the best routes on Kilimanjaro, offering nearly 360 degrees of beautiful scenery including the quiet, rarely visited northern slopes. As the longest route on Kilimanjaro, the Northern Circuit also has the most acclimatization time and the highest summit success rate. Thus, the Northern Circuit route is highly recommended.
The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rainforest to Shira Ridge, before crossing the Shira Plateau. The route then heads north and circles clockwise from Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp to School Hut, before summiting from the east. Descend is made via the Mweka route.
At a glance
- Duration: 216 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 216 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Emergency oxygen (for emergencies only, not as summit aid) & Basic first aid kit
- Salaries for mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park
- Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Moshi and Moshi to Kilimanjaro airport
- Lunch
- Hotel the night before and the night after the climb, with dinner and breakfast included
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Fresh and Clean water for drinking & Hot water for washing daily
- Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress)
- Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook
Not included
- Visas, Flights, Health & Travel Insurances
- Gratuities
- Items of personal nature
- Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
- Optional but highly recommended Portable toilet
- Snacks, personal medicine and water purifying tablets
- Meals & drinks not specified and snacks
Itinerary and highlights
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Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Intrepid Treks and Safaris
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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