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Kilimanjaro 9 Days Northern Circuit Route

Kilimanjaro 9 Days Northern Circuit Route

$3620 per person

9 Days Northern Circuit with Crater, this is a unique route that only visits the untouched northern slope. Is the newest and longest trail on Mount Kilimanjaro. It begins west of Mount Kilimanjaro at the Londorossi Gate with excellent views from all sides of the mountain, including the quiet, rarely visited northern slopes. The trail is less crowded compared to other Kilimanjaro trails.

9 Days
16++ Age
Kilimanjaro
  • Destination
    Kilimanjaro
  • Departure
    Moshi Town to Northern circuit Gate
  • Departure Time
    Please be ready by 8:15 AM for a prompt departure at 9:00 AM.
  • Return Time
    Approximately 1:00 PM in the last day.
  • Dress Code
    Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, cold weather jacket, gloves, pants, spare clothing.
  • Included
    Kilimanjaro 9 Days Northern Circuit Route
    Airport transfers
    Transfers to and from the national parks
    Tents (camping safaris & trekking)
    Mattress (camping safaris & trekking)
    Crew salaries (safari & trekking)
    Camping facilities (camping safaris & trekking)
    Hotel accommodations
    Emergency oxygen (trekking)
    All taxes
    National Park entry fees
    Personal guide
    All meals while on tour (safari & trekking)
  • Not Included
    Bottled water (safari)
    Game drives in a custom built 4×4 safari Land Cruiser (safari)
    Tips (safaris & trekking)
    Personal expenses
    Meals not listed
    Personal trekking equipment & climbing gear
    Travel insurance
    Visas

FROM OUR GALLERY

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Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania and transfer to hotel

Upon arrival in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro International airport (JRO), you will be picked up by a KLM Safaris staff member a KLM Safaris placard and transferred to Moshi town where you will spend your first night at a hotel.

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Day 2: Drive to Londorossi Park Gate (2,385m or 7825 ft)and climbing to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,700 meters or 8858 ft)feet)

After eating breakfast at your hotel, your guide will brief you on the day. You will drive two hours from your hotel to Londorossi Park Gate. In the village near Londorossi Gate, you will receive a packed lunch and can buy mineral water for the hike. At the entrance gate, the guides and porters distribute the supplies and register with the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA). You are now ready to begin your 3-hour hike into the rain forest. Be on the lookout for Colobus monkeys! Along the way, you will stop for an afternoon lunch break and arrive at Mti Mkubwa (“Big Tree”) Campsite (2750m) in the early evening. The porters, who arrive at the campsite before the clients, will set up your tent and boil water for drinking and washing. The chef will prepare a snack then dinner for the clients.

Hiking hours 5-6 hours. Distance 8 Km or 5 miles. Zone: rainforest
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Day 3: Climbing from Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp 1
  Climbing from Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp 1(3,500 m or 11483 feet) Hiking hours 3-4 hours. Distance 6 Km or 6 miles.
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Day 4: Climbing from Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2 (3,840 M)
Climbing from Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2 (3,840 meters or 12,600 feet) Hiking hours 5-6 hours. Distance 8 Km or 5 miles Zone: Rainforest to Low Alpine Zone
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Day 5: Climbing from Shira Camp 2 to Moir Camp (4,200 M)
Climbing from Shira Camp 2 to Moir Camp (4,200 meters) for lunch Hiking hours 4 hours. Distance 14 Km or 8 miles Zone: Low alpine zone to High alpine zone then continue to Buffalo Camp (4,020 meters) Hiking hours 5 hours. Distance 12 Km or 7 miles Zone: High alpine zone
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Day 6: Buffalo Camp (4,020 M) to Rongai Third Cave (3,800 M)
Buffalo Camp (4,020 meters) to Rongai Third Cave (3,800 meters) Hiking hours 6 hours. Distance 8 Km or 5 miles Zone: High alpine zone and low alpine zone
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Day 7: Climbing 3rd Cave (3,800 M) to School Hut (4,800 M)
Climbing 3rd Cave (3,800 meters) to School Hut (4,800 meters) Hiking hours 5 hours. Distance 15 Km or 8 miles Zone: High alpine zone and low alpine zone
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Day 8: Climbing School Hut (4,800 M) crater camp
Climbing School Hut (4,800 meters) crater camp 18, 600 feet and evening explorer the glaciers and overnight at crater camp. Hiking hours 6 hours. Ascent Distance 6 Km or 3.5 miles Zone: High alpine zone and actic zone
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Day 9: Climbing Uhuru Peak and then back to School hut and descent to Millenium camp
Climbing Uhuru Peak in the early morning about one hour climb to the summit and then back to School hut for resting and descent to Millenium camp. Hiking hours 8 hours. Descent Distance 10.5 Km or 6 miles Zone: High alpine zone and low alpine zone
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Day 10: Millennium Camp 3,950 M to Mweka Gate 1,640 M
Millennium Camp (3,950 meters) to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters) transfer to a Hotel  for certificate and summit party ceremony Hiking hours 5 hours. Distance 10 Km or 6.5 miles Zone: Rainforest zone
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Day 11: Departure
Transfer airport to back home.
Number of People Price in USD
1 3,620
2 2,500
3 2,420
4 2,340
5 2,260
6 2,180
7 2,100
8 2,020
9 1,940
10 1,860
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