Northern Circuit Route

Your guide will meet and greet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and after a short briefing he will drive you to your hotel in Moshi.
Please take note that the hotel cost covers breakfast exclusively. The check-in process commences at 2:00 PM.
Overnight at Chanya Lodge , Moshi

After breakfast depart for Lemosho gate approximately 3 hrs drive, upon arrival your guide will work out on the climbing permit and authorities will weigh the porter’s luggage, whilst our chef prepares an early lunch for you, you’ll be able to explore this beautiful starting point. Immediately after clearing with the permits, porters’ weight check, and lunch we will embark on the hiking trail that winds up through the beautiful rain forest of Mount Kilimanjaro to Big tree camp.
Our team will take care of the necessities and a warm dinner will be served by our chef. Your guide will brief you about the day ahead before you retire to your tents overnight.
6 km
2,250 m – 2,780 m
3 - 4 hrs
Rain forest

After breakfast we will embark into the trail leading out of the rain forest into heather and further on Moorland ascending the rolling hills and down to Shira 1 camp. Arrive Camp in time for lunch and relax or hike around for acclimatization with your guide. Your will offer you a warm dinner in time before you retire to your tent.
7 km
2,780 m – 3,500 m
5-6 hrs
Moorland

After breakfast depart for Shira 2 camp a gentle walk through the moorland heading east to Shira 2 camp. Arrive in time for Lunch, explore the Shira plateau one of the highest plateaus on earth.
10 km
3,500 m – 3,900 m
4-5 hrs
Moorland

After breakfast, we will embark on the trail going east into the High Alpine desert zone. As the trail continues it will connect with the Machame Route for a moment towards Lava tower for acclimatization at 4,630 m, lunch break will be at lava to have proper acclimatization before you leave for a more secluded trail heading towards Moir hut. This trekking part involves continuous exposure to higher altitudes, consolidating your acclimatization process. Arrive at Moir Camp (4,175 m), placed behind the magnificent Lent Hills.
You will be offered a warm dinner in time and your guide will brief you about the day ahead before you retire to your tents overnight.
14 km
3,900 m – 4,630 m – 4,175 m
5-7 hrs
Alpine Desert

After breakfast, we will climb out of the Moir Valley. A brief trail detour brings us to the summit of Lent Hills with amazing views to admire then after rejoining the Northern Circuit trail.
The trail passes around the northern slopes of Kibo before reaching Pofu Camp. With the stunning Kenyan plains stretching out below the camp you can relax for the next day.
You will be offered a warm dinner in time and your guide will brief you about the day ahead before you retire to your tents overnight.
12 km
4,175 m – 4,030 m
5-7 hrs
Alpine Desert

After breakfast, the Northern Circuit trails continue with a refreshing morning climbing to the top of the ridge where we will stop for lunch. After lunch, the journey continues eastwards through High and Low Alpine scenery with sparse and very rare vegetation. The trail ends after bypassing the northern slopes to reach the Rongai Third Cave Camp. At this height, you’ll be fully acclimatized to the high altitude.
You will be offered a warm dinner in time and your guide will briefyou about the day ahead before you retire to your tents overnight.
8 km
4,030 m – 3,935 m
5-7 hrs
Semi desert

After breakfast, we will embark on the final part of the trail before ascending up to the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. The day’s highlight will be trekking up and over more of the lunar landscape located between the Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks.
You’ll then continue southwest to School Hut (4,715 m) to rest in preparation for the final push toward the summit. Guides will thoroughly check all gear and supplies in preparation for an early morning start.
5 km
3,935 m – 4,715 m
4-5 hrs
Alpine Desert

On this day you will get off to an early start, after breakfast you will ascend through the darkness towards Kilimanjaro’s main crater rim at Gilman’s Point. You will have a brief break before the final push, passing through enormous ice cliffs and glaciers. You’ll reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro just in time to enjoy the sunrise, at the top of Africa’s highest peak.
Enjoy and embrace the sense of joy and accomplishment with guides and support crew. Afterward, we will descend down to the crater rim followed by a continuous descent following Mweka Route towards the last trail stop at Millenium Camp.
6 km ascent│ 14.5 km descent
4,715 m – 5,895 m – 3,820 m
6-8 hrs ascent │ 4-6 hrs descent
Arctic | Alpine Desert | Moorland

After breakfast depart for Mweka gate. The trek will be a short trek of 13.5 km downhill, which will take approximately 4-5 hours.
Upon arrival at the park headquarters at Mweka Gate we will collect our summit certificates, celebrate and our team will be ready to transfer you to hour hotel in Moshi.
Overnight at Chanya Lodge , Moshi
13.5 km
3,820 m – 1,630 m
4-5 hrs
Rain forest

Relax at the hotel and then proceed to the airport.
Please be aware that hotel check-out is scheduled for 11:00 AM. Should your flight be in the evening and you require a late check-out, you have the choice to extend your hotel stay until 6:00 PM for an additional fee.