Itineraries
All Sample Itineraries Safaris Safari + Zanzibar Cultural Experiences Zanzibar Kilimanjaro Honeymoon Trips Family-Friendly Tours Diamond Luxury Photo Safaris Small Group Trip
Safaris Kilimanjaro Zanzibar Day Trips Destinations
Discover Tanzania Discover Kenya Discover Uganda
Blog About Us Contact
9 Days Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route
Mountain Climbing

9 Days Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route

Duration9 Days / 8 Nights
DifficultyChallenging
Group Size1–12
PricingOn Request
The Journey

Safari Overview

9-day extension adds recovery, success ~95-98%. Longest path for ultimate immersion and adaptation.

Day by Day

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

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.

Stay Mti Mkubwa Camp Meals Lunch, Dinner
Highlights
  • Start
Activities
Included
  • Registration & park formalities
  • Guided trek with 'pole pole' pacing
  • Altitude briefing and daily health check
Day 2

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.

Stay Shira 1 Camp Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights
  • Plateau
Activities
Included
  • Guided trekking day with rest stops
  • Scenery and ecosystem transitions
  • Optional acclimatization walk if time allows
Day 3

Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp

To Shira 2 (3,850m). Distance: 7km, Time: 3-4 hours. Your guide sets a steady “pole pole” rhythm with rest breaks, keeping the day comfortable while supporting acclimatization. Overnight at Shira 2 Camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.

Stay Shira 2 Camp Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights
  • Acclimatization
Activities
Included
  • Guided trekking day with rest stops
  • Scenery and ecosystem transitions
  • Optional acclimatization walk if time allows
Day 4

Shira 2 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.

Stay Moir Hut Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights
  • Northern entry
Activities
Included
  • Guided trekking day with rest stops
  • Scenery and ecosystem transitions
  • Optional acclimatization walk if time allows
Day 5

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.

Stay Buffalo Camp Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights
  • Remote traverse
Activities
Included
  • Guided trekking day with rest stops
  • Scenery and ecosystem transitions
  • Optional acclimatization walk if time allows
Day 6

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.

Stay Third Cave Camp Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights
  • Gentle day
Activities
Included
  • Guided trekking day with rest stops
  • Scenery and ecosystem transitions
  • Optional acclimatization walk if time allows
Day 7

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.

Stay School Hut Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights
  • Summit base
Activities
Included
  • Guided trekking day with rest stops
  • Scenery and ecosystem transitions
  • Optional acclimatization walk if time allows
Day 8

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.

Stay Mweka Camp Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights
  • Summit
Activities
Included
  • Midnight summit attempt
  • Crater rim traverse (route dependent)
  • Summit photos & celebration
  • Descent to camp with guide support
Day 9

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

To gate (1,650m). Transfer. Distance: 10km, Time: 3-4 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.

Stay None Meals Breakfast, Lunch
Highlights
  • End
Activities
Included
  • Registration & park formalities
  • Guided trek with 'pole pole' pacing
  • Altitude briefing and daily health check
What's in the Price

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included
  • Park fees, Camping, Guide, Porters, Meals, Transfers
Not Included
  • Flights, Tips, Gear, Insurance
Good to Know

Requirements

High fitness

Related Tours

Plan Your Dream Journey

Ready to experience the world's most extraordinary destinations? Our travel specialists are here to design a journey that perfectly matches your vision, budget and travel style. Reach out today and let's start planning.

📞
Phone & WhatsApp +255 742 755 666
✉️
Email info@kibulutanzaniasafaris.com
📍
Headquarters Arusha, Tanzania · East Africa specialists
🕐
Office Hours Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EAT
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Chat on WhatsApp