Safari Overview
Ultimate 10-day Northern Circuit adds extra rest, near 100% success for fit climbers. Full mountain circle, remote north, daytime summit option for safety.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival & Prep in Moshi/Arusha
Airport transfer, gear check, briefing. Rest. Your guide sets a steady “pole pole” rhythm with rest breaks, keeping the day comfortable while supporting acclimatization. Overnight at Hotel in Moshi/Arusha. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
To Mti Mkubwa (2,650m). Distance: 6km, Time: 3-4 hours. After registration, you start trekking with a comfortable “pole pole” pace. Expect regular breaks for water, snacks, and photos. Overnight at Mti Mkubwa Camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp
To Shira 1 (3,500m). Distance: 8km, Time: 5-6 hours. Your guide sets a steady “pole pole” rhythm with rest breaks, keeping the day comfortable while supporting acclimatization. Overnight at Shira 1 Camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Shira 1 to Moir Hut
To Moir Hut (4,200m). Distance: 7km, Time: 5-7 hours. Your guide sets a steady “pole pole” rhythm with rest breaks, keeping the day comfortable while supporting acclimatization. Overnight at Moir Hut. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp
To Buffalo (4,020m). Distance: 12km, Time: 5-7 hours. Your guide sets a steady “pole pole” rhythm with rest breaks, keeping the day comfortable while supporting acclimatization. Overnight at Buffalo Camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Buffalo Camp to Third Cave Camp
To Third Cave (3,950m). Distance: 8km, Time: 5-7 hours. Your guide sets a steady “pole pole” rhythm with rest breaks, keeping the day comfortable while supporting acclimatization. Overnight at Third Cave Camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Third Cave Camp to School Hut
To School Hut (4,750m). Distance: 5km, Time: 4-5 hours. Your guide sets a steady “pole pole” rhythm with rest breaks, keeping the day comfortable while supporting acclimatization. Overnight at School Hut. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Summit Day: School Hut to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
To Uhuru (5,895m), to Mweka (3,100m). Distance: 15km, Time: 10-14 hours. Your summit push typically begins around midnight. Your guide will keep a slow, steady pace and monitor your condition closely. After the summit (weather permitting near sunrise), you descend carefully back to camp for a short rest, then continue down to a lower camp to recover. Overnight at Mweka Camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Mweka Camp to Millennium Camp
To Millennium (3,820m). Recovery. Distance: 3km, Time: 2-3 hours. Your guide sets a steady “pole pole” rhythm with rest breaks, keeping the day comfortable while supporting acclimatization. Overnight at Millennium Camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
To gate (1,650m). Transfer. Distance: 12km, Time: 4-5 hours. After registration, you start trekking with a comfortable “pole pole” pace. Expect regular breaks for water, snacks, and photos. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Park fees, Camping, Guide, Porters, Meals, Transfers
- Flights, Tips, Gear, Insurance
Requirements
High fitness
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