9 Days Northern Circuit Route

9 Days

Northern Circuit Route

Mount Kilimanjaro

Northern Circuit Route

The Northern Circuit route is one of the best routes on Kilimanjaro, offering nearly 360 degrees of beautiful scenery including the quiet, rarely visited northern slopes. As the longest route on Kilimanjaro, the Northern Circuit also has the most acclimatization time and the highest summit success rate.

Itinerary - Summury

9 - Days Trekking
  • Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa
  • Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp
  • Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
  • Day 4: Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower
  • Day 5: Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp
  • Day 6: Buffalo Camp to Third Cave
  • Day 7: Third Cave to School Hut
  • Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Day - Day Itinerary

Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa

-Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft
-Distance: 6 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at trailhead, we begin hiking through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.

-Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft
-Distance: 8 km/5 miles
-Hiking Time 5-6 hours
-Habitat: Heath
We continue on the trail leading out of the rain forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 Camp. Here we catch our first glimpse of Kibo across the plateau.’

-Elevation: 12,500 ft to 15,190 ft
-Distance: 7 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
Lava Tower to Moir Hut
-Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,580 ft
-Distance: 7 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We continue to the east up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. Then we divert from the main trail to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira Plateau is one of the highest plateaus

-Elevation: 13,800 ft to 15,190 ft meters(3850m to 4600m)
-Distance: 7 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
-Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,044 ft meters(4600m to 3900m)
-Distance: 3 km/2 miles
-Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We begin the day climbing up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. We descend down to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest to an altitude of 13,000 ft. Although you begin and end the day at the same elevation, the time spent at higher altitude is very beneficial for acclimatization.

-Elevation: 13,580 ft to 13,200 ft
-Distance: 12 km/7 miles
-Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We trek out of Moir Valley with a moderately steep climb, then hike to the summit of Lent Hills before returning to the main trail. The path crosses a rock field and gently undulates before reaching Buffalo Camp. This section of the trail offers great views across the plains that lie north of Kilimanjaro and stretch out to the Kenyan/Tanzanian border.

-Elevation: 13,200 ft to 12,700 ft
-Distance: 8 km/5 miles
-Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
-Habitat: Heath
As we head up Buffalo Ridge, the terrain becomes increasingly sparse. This route is rarely travelled and we will enjoy its mountain wilderness feel. We trek through remote valleys on to the northern slopes of Kilimanjaro until we arrive at Third Cave.

-Elevation: 15,600 ft to 19,341 ft
-Distance: 6 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
-Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065
-Distance: 12 km/7 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
-Habitat: Artic
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

-Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft
-Distance: 10 km/6 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.

Included
  • Transfer from your arrival and to your departure
  • Car type of Land Cruiser with open roof and other facilities for Tourism
  • Three meals per day and two liters of Mineral water
  • All Entrance fees during the Safari
  • Local Guide
  • All accommodations at the mountain
  • All accommodations in town (Only Bed and breakfast)
Excluded
  • International Flight from your beloved Country
  • International Insurance
  • Airport taxes
  • Shopping, Alcohol, Souvenirs and etc
  • Tips for Driver Guide & Assistants Guide

8 Days Lemosho Route

8 Days

Lemosho Route

Mount Kilimanjaro

Lemosho Route

The Lemosho route is one of our preferred routes due to its low traffic, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate.The Lemosho route joins the Machame route at Shira 2 Camp and then follows the same route through the southern circuit and descending at Mweka Gate.

Itinerary - Summury

8 - Days Trekking
  • Day 1: Lemosho Starting Point to Mti Mkubwa
  • Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp
  • Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
  • Day 4: Shira 2 to Lava Tower
  • Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
  • Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
  • Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Day - Day Itinerary

Day 1: Lemosho Starting Point to Mti Mkubwa

-Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft meters(2100m to 2700m)
-Distance: 6 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at trailhead, we begin hiking through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site. 

-Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft meters(2700m to 3600m)
-Distance: 8 km/ 5miles
-Hiking Time 5-6 hours
-Habitat: Health
We continue on the trail leading out of the rain forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 Camp. Here we catch our first glimpse of Kibo across the plateau.

-Elevation: 11,500 ft to 13,800 ft meters(3600m to 3850m)
-Distance: 11 km/ 7 miles
-Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
-Habitat: Heath
We explore the Shira Plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east on moorland meadows towards Shira 2 Camp. Then we will have an option to sport and acclimatize at Shira Cathedral, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira Plateau is one of the highest plateaus on earth. 

-Elevation: 13,800 ft to 15,190 ft meters(3850m to 4600m)
-Distance: 7 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
-Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,044 ft meters(4600m to 3900m)
-Distance: 3 km/2 miles
-Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We begin the day climbing up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. We descend down to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest to an altitude of 13,000 ft. Although you begin and end the day at the same elevation, the time spent at higher altitude is very beneficial for acclimatization.

-Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft meters(3900m to 4000m)
-Distance: 5 km/3 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then we climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall we cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization.

-Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft meters(4000m to 4600m)
-Distance: 4 km/2 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the rocky section to Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position.

-Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft meters(4600m to 5895m)
-Distance: 5 km/3 miles
-Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
-Habitat: Arctic
Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
-Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft meters(5895m to 3000m)
-Distance: 12 km/7 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. Near Stella Point (18,900 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

-Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft meters(3000m to 1650m)
-Distance: 10 km/6 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi

Included
  • Transfer from your arrival and to your departure
  • Car type of Land Cruiser with open roof and other facilities for Tourism
  • Three meals per day and two liters of Mineral water
  • All Entrance fees during the Safari
  • Local Guide
  • All accommodations at the mountain
  • All accommodations in town (Only Bed and breakfast)
Excluded
  • International Flight from your beloved Country
  • International Insurance
  • Airport taxes
  • Shopping, Alcohol, Souvenirs and etc
  • Tips for Driver Guide & Assistants Guide

7 Days Lemosho Route

7 Days

Lemosho Route

Mount Kilimanjaro

Lemosho Route

The Lemosho route is one of our preferred routes due to its low traffic, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate.The Lemosho route joins the Machame route at Shira 2 Camp and then follows the same route through the southern circuit and descending at Mweka Gate.

Itinerary - Summury

7 - Days Trekking
  • Day 1: Lemosho Starting Point to Mti Mkubwa
  • Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 2 Camp
  • Day 3: Shira 2 to Lava Tower
  • Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
  • Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
  • Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak
  • Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Day - Day Itinerary

Day 1: Lemosho Starting Point to Mti Mkubwa

-Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft meters(2100m to 2700m)
-Distance: 6 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at trailhead, we begin hiking through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.

-Elevation: 9,498 ft to 11,500 ft meters(2700m to 3600m)
-Distance: 8 km/ 5miles
-Hiking Time 5-6 hours
-Habitat: Health
We continue on the trail leading out of the rain forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 Camp for hot lunch and soon after hot lunch we will proceed with flat sport for 3 hours to shira camp 2.

-Elevation: 13,800 ft to 15,190 ft meters(3850m to 4600m)
-Distance: 7 km/4 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
-Elevation: 15,190 ft to 13,044 ft meters(4600m to 3900m)
-Distance: 3 km/2 miles
-Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We begin the day climbing up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. We descend down to Barranco Camp through the strange but beautiful Senecio Forest to an altitude of 13,000 ft. Although you begin and end the day at the same elevation, the time spent at higher altitude is very beneficial for acclimatization.

-Elevation: 13,044 ft to 13,106 ft meters(3900m to 4000m)
-Distance: 5 km/3 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then we climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall we cross a series of hills and valleys until we descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization.

-Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft meters(4000m to 4600m)
-Distance: 4 km/2 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
-Habitat: Alpine Desert
We leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the rocky section to Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are viewable from this position.

-Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341 ft meters(4600m to 5895m)
-Distance: 5 km/3 miles
-Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
-Habitat: Arctic
Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
-Elevation: 19,341 ft to 10,065 ft meters(5895m to 3000m)
-Distance: 12 km/7 miles
-Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. Near Stella Point (18,900 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.
From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

-Elevation: 10,065 ft to 5,380 ft meters(3000m to 1650m)
-Distance: 10 km/6 miles
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
-Habitat: Rain Forest
On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi

Included
  • Transfer from your arrival and to your departure
  • Car type of Land Cruiser with open roof and other facilities for Tourism
  • Three meals per day and two liters of Mineral water
  • All Entrance fees during the Safari
  • Local Guide
  • All accommodations at the mountain
  • All accommodations in town (Only Bed and breakfast)
Excluded
  • International Flight from your beloved Country
  • International Insurance
  • Airport taxes
  • Shopping, Alcohol, Souvenirs and etc
  • Tips for Driver Guide & Assistants Guide