Northern Circuit Route provides 360-degree breathtaking scenery with northern slopes. Climbers stop their excursion in the middle of a jaunt as the daunting trail of the majestic Kilimanjaro. We provide support and guidance during your climb as a reputable travel organizer. As a result, you’ll find it simple to carve your path. The newest northern circuit route is the longest and offers the best view of the lowlands below. The difficult trail will provide you with a lot of enjoyment, and you can gain experience from it. If you have enough time and money, this will be one of the most exciting paths to explore. The most recent route takes in the beauty of various vegetation as well as some endangered wild species.
Northern Circuit Route Geology – Climbers dawn their journey with a comfortable drive from Moshi to the Londorossi Gate. And it begins in the west along the Lemosho Route. From the east, this trail approaches the summit. If you don’t want to miss out on the wilderness, then pack your bag for a notable journey on Kilimanjaro.
Northern Circuit Route Climate – In the simplest way Northern Circuit Route provides the mildest weather similar to others. But Mount Kilimanjaro encompasses almost all the ecological zones. So, most probably you will experience the rainforest, heath, moorland, alpine desert, and arctic during your expedition. There is no particular season for the trek, pick out according to your requirement.
Northern Circuit Route History – Northern Circuit Route can be considered as the most successful trail between the seven. But as you know this is a newly appreciated route, so it doesn’t have any ancient history. Most of the travelers take the risk to the summit and dawn their journey from the northern circuit.
Why choose Northern Circuit Route – As you know the Northern Circuit route is known as the latest & longest trail to reach your destination – Kilimanjaro. Trekkers who love to accept challenges easily overcome with its daunting path. And the prime reason for appreciation is the charming view of the mountain and its appealing vegetation.
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You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your arranged hotel in Moshi/Arusha town, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day.
Hotel: Bed & Breakfast
The Northern Circuit Route begins in the West at Londorossi Gate (2,100 meters), the same starting point as the Lemosho Route. The drive to Londorossi Gate takes about two hours from Moshi and much longer from Arusha. At the gate, you will register with the Kilimanjaro National Park authorities before being driven further up the mountain to the trailhead starting point. Most tour operators provide lunch here before beginning the short first-day trek to MtiMkubwa Camp (2,820 meters). If you’re lucky, you might see elephants or buffalo emerge from the rainforest onto the path as you make your way to your first camp. When you arrive at MtiMkubwa Camp, dinner will be served.
Distance covered: 5.5km / 3mi
Approx. time taken: 3 hour – 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
On day two you will spend the first hour trekking through the last section of rainforest path before entering the low alpine moorland zone which follows up onto the Shira Plateau. The trek is short and gradual, concluding at Shira Camp 1. (3,610 meters).
Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours – 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
The trek crosses the Shira Plateau on day three, from Shira Camp 1 to Shira Camp 2. Nine-day trekkers usually spend the night at Shira Camp 2, where they will meet up with Machame Route trekkers. It is worth trekking a little higher up the plateau at Shira Camp 2 to enjoy the stunning view across the valley below and the Western Breach of Kilimanjaro above. Because the plateau is exposed, expect a cold night with temperatures dropping below zero. Trekkers on an eight-day hike will continue east up the Shira Plateau ridge to Lava Tower (4,600 meters), then return via the Northern Circuit to Moir Camp (4,200 meters).
Distance covered: 7km / 4mi
Approx. time taken: 3 hours – 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day four is a long trek east, passing through the ‘Garden of the Senecios’ before entering the high alpine desert zone. The morning will be spent trekking up to Lava Tower and the iconic Shark’s Tooth rock formation at 4,600 meters, where lunch will be served. After lunch, you’ll join the northern circuit, which will take you down to Moir Camp at 4,200 meters (see map above). This is an important day in your trek because you will experience high altitude and then sleep at a low altitude, which is beneficial to your acclimatization process.
Distance covered: 14km / 8mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours – 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
The 5th day begins with a moderately steep climb out of Moir Valley. Trekkers can take a short detour here to reach the 4,375-meter summit of Little Lent Hill before returning to the Northern Circuit trail. From here, the trail contours around the northern slopes of Kibo to Buffalo Camp via a series of inclines and declines (4,020 meters). The trek provides spectacular views of the plains north of Kilimanjaro, which extend all the way to the Kenyan/Tanzanian border. You will arrive at Buffalo Camp shortly after midday, where you will eat lunch and rest after a long day of hiking.
Distance covered: 12km / 7mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours – 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
The sixth day begins with a climb up the Buffalo Ridge and then down into Porfu Camp, where lunch is usually served. The trail then heads east around the northern slopes to the 3,800-meter-high Rongai Third Cave. The trek is shorter than the day before, and you should be well acclimatized to the altitude by now. You’ll get to the Third Cave around mid-afternoon.
Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours – 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
The 7th day involves a steady ascent up and over the Saddle, which sits between Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks. Trekkers then proceed south-west up to School Hut (4,800 meters). After arriving at School Hut, you will be served an early dinner and should get some rest before being awoken before midnight to begin your summit attempt. Before going to bed, remember to pack all of your gear, including warm clothes, insulated water bottles, snacks, a headlamp, and a camera.
Distance covered: 9.1km / 7.5mi
Approx. time taken: 4 hours – 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included
Start your summit approach before dawn. You’ll arrive at Uhuru Peak in the early afternoon, when there are few other people around. Crater Camp, set in soft sands near the famous Furtwangler Glacier, is reached after a short descent. Crater camp is not a route in and of itself, but rather a challenging extension that can be added to any route. It entails sleeping overnight in the crater’s bowl. An incredible experience enjoyed by only the most daring climbers.
Distance covered: 6km / 3.5mi
Approx. time taken: 6-8 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included
After an early breakfast, we begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on the scree slope past Barafu camp for a short break before heading down to Millennium Camp for a well-deserved rest.
Distance covered: 6km / 3.5mi
Approx. time taken: 6 hours – 8 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Start your summit approach before dawn. You’ll arrive at Uhuru Peak in the early afternoon, when there are few other people around. Crater Camp, set in soft sands near the famous Furtwangler Glacier, is reached after a short descent. Crater camp is not a route in and of itself, but rather a challenging extension that can be added to any route. It entails sleeping overnight in the crater’s bowl. An incredible experience enjoyed by only the most daring climbers.
Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5miles
Approx. time taken: 6 hours
Hotel: Breakfast & Lunch Included
The day is free for you to relax after the journey before your flight home. Depending on your flight schedule, you could explore Moshi/Arusha town and pick up some souvenirs before heading to the airport.
On Kilimanjaro, temperatures can easily range from the high 20s (centigrade) during the day to -15c at night. To deal with such a wide temperature range, your clothing and equipment strategy should be based on combining many thin layers that you build up and take off as the weather dictates. Kilimanjaro National Park has a strict 15kg per porter limit for your main equipment bag, which includes your sleeping bag. This will be more than enough for your needs on the mountain. Before you leave the hotel to begin the climb, your bag will be weighed, and if it is overweight, you will be required to remove items and leave them at the hotel.
Head and Hands:
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Lower body:
Other items:
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