Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route 11 Days - Africa Natural Tours ( africanaturaltours.com )
Kilimanjaro
Northern Circuit Route 11 Days: Africa Natural
Tours (For Kilimanjaro, Serengeti and Zanzibar) Tanzania safari company in
Moshi
Specialized in:
Wildlife safaris, Mountain climbing, Cultural tourism and Beach holidays
in East Africa
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Experience the
newest route on Kilimanjaro
Be one of the first to ascend the peaks of
Mount Kilimanjaro by way of the new Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro route! For
thousands of years, the imposing grandeur of Africa’s tallest mountain has
captivated the human imagination. Now for the first time ever, Tours gives you
the opportunity to experience the most recently opened route on Kilimanjaro.
The incredible 11 Days Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro journey is the newest,
longest, and most visually stunning trek available. The length of the climb
lets you undergo gradual and complete acclimatization before reaching the
summit. This unique feature gives the Northern Circuit the highest climb
success rate out of all the routes up Kilimanjaro. On the way, you’ll survey
spectacular scenery and glimpse untouched wildlife and wilderness. You’ll
venture where few have gone before via secluded trails on this newly unlocked
mountain route. The Northern Circuit is still a well-kept secret—hurry for the
chance to be among its first pioneers! Check out our tour itinerary to see what
to expect on your unforgettable Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro adventure:
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1:
Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi
The first day on your incredible journey up the
Northern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro is filled with anticipation. You’ll
receive a warm welcome at the airport by our driver who’ll take care of all
your luggage and transportation to the hotel in Moshi. After settling down,
you’ll come down for an orientation session with the Tours team. Our expert
team leaders will guide you through all the important details of your route and
offer advice for a successful trek. Your hiking gear will then be thoroughly
inspected and adjusted if necessary. The rest of the day is spent getting ready
for your life-changing journey.
Day 2: Moshi to
Londorossi Gate (2,350m) to Mti Mkubwa (2,750m)
Walking Time: 3
hours Distance: 7 km Altitude Gain: 450m
Wake up early and invigorated for the upcoming
journey to the foot of the Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro route. After eating a
hearty breakfast at the hotel, you’ll leave Moshi for the Londorossi Park Gate
in the West. The 3-hour drive will take you off the beaten path for a remarkable
cultural experience, traversing the fascinating townscapes of Boma N’gombe
among the native people of Sanya Juu. After arriving at your destination,
you’ll register with the Kilimanjaro National Park authorities while our team
assembles all your gear and supplies. Meet and get to know the rest of your
support team, including our friendly chefs. Our guides will then drive you
further up the mountain to the starting point of your trek. On the first leg of
your journey, you’ll move through untamed wilderness brimming with ancient and
exotic botanical species. Black and White Colobus Monkey peer down from the
lush rainforest canopy while you catch a glimpse of larger mammals like the
elephant or buffalo. Your final destination for the day is the Mti Mkubwa Camp
(2,750 m) where you’ll rest and recuperate.
Day 3: Mti
Mkubwa (2,750m) to Shira Camp 1 (3,550m)
Walking Time:
6-7 hours Distance: 10 km Altitude Gain: 800m
Wake up on the lower slopes of Mount
Kilimanjaro to begin the longest and most spectacular day of trekking so far.
You’ll pass through the last sections of rainforest before entering the
majestic barren landscape of the Low Alpine moorland zone. Marvel at rare flora
species, including enormous violet lobelias and wild vegetation. Venture across
the massive Shira Plateau, the collapsed vestiges of an ancient volcanic
crater. You’ll then cross over the Shira Ridge towards the slopes of Shira Camp
1 (3,600 m), where you’ll set up for the night.
Day 4: Shira
Camp 1 (3,550m) to Shira Camp 2 (3,840m)
Walking Time:
3-4hours Distance: 8km Altitude Gain: 290m
After devouring a hot steaming breakfast,
you’ll continue your scenic trek across the exposed moorland zone. Few visitors
have frequented this section of Kilimanjaro so you’ll get to fully experience
its untouched beauty. Emerging from the Shira Plateau, you’ll be greeted by a
truly stunning view of the peak of Kilimanjaro before reaching Shira Camp 2
(3,810 m). The rest of the day will involve free time to explore the
spectacular surrounds, including the landmark Shira Cathedral, a grand buttress
of rock surrounded by pinnacle and spire formations. Your guide will also lead
brief excursions to aid each person’s acclimatization process.
Day 5: Shira
Camp 2 (3,840 m) to Moir Hut Camp (4,200 m)
Walking Time: 5-7
hours Distance: 14km Altitude Gain: 610m
The fifth day of the Northern Circuit Route
Kilimanjaro will take you east into the High Alpine desert zone. Here the
Lemosho Route connects with the popular Machame Route before you leave for a
more secluded trail. You’ll get to marvel at curious desert plant species and
view the iconic Shark’s Tooth volcanic rock formation on the way to Lava Tower.
This part of your journey involves gradual exposure to much higher altitudes,
consolidating your acclimatization process. The end of the day sees you heading
towards the Moir Camp (4,200 m), situated behind the magnificent Lent Hills.
There you’ll put up your feet up and enjoy a steaming hot meal.
Day 6: Moir Hut
Camp (4,200 m) to Buffalo Camp (4,020 m)
Walking Time: 5
– 7 hours Distance: 12km Altitude Loss: 180m
Wake up to the refreshing mountain air in the
high altitude Kilimanjaro slopes. You’ll have breakfast, gather your gear, and
climb out of the Moir Valley. A short detour sees you reach the summit of Lent
Hills to admire the views before rejoining the Northern Circuit trail. Journey
along rolling terrain that incline and decline, taking you around the northern
slopes of Kibo before reaching Buffalo Camp. Set up for the night at a stunning
campsite with the spacious Kenyan plains stretching out below you.
Day 7: Buffalo
Camp (4,020 m) to Third Cave (3,870 m)
Walking Time: 5
- 7 hours Distance: 8km Altitude Loss: 150m
Your Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit adventure
continues with a revitalizing morning climbing up to the top of ‘Buffalo
Ridge’. After stopping for lunch, you’ll continue eastwards through High and
Low Alpine scenery passing increasingly sparse and rare vegetation. The day’s
journey ends after circumventing the northern slopes to reach the Rongai Third
Cave Camp. By this stage of the trek, you’ll be fully acclimatized to the high
altitude.
Day 8: Third
Cave (3,870 m) to School Hut (4,800 m)
Walking Time: 4
- 6 hours Distance: 6km Altitude Gain: 930m
This is the final leg of the trip before your
last ascent up to the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. The highlight of the day will
be the trek up and over The Saddle, a lunar landscape that lies between the
Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks. You’ll then head southwest to School Hut (4,800 m) to
rest in preparation for the end of your amazing journey. Your guides will
thoroughly check all your gear and supplies in preparation for an early morning
start.
Day 9: School
Hut (4,800 m) to Mweka Camp (3,060 m)
Walking Time:
11 – 15 hours Distance: 19km Altitude Gain: 1095m Altitude Loss: 2835m
Your last morning on the Mount Kilimanjaro
Northern Circuit will get off to an early start. You and your guides will
travel through the darkness towards Kilimanjaro’s main crater rim at Gilman’s
Point. There you’ll rest before the final push, passing spectacular ice cliffs
and glaciers. You’ll arrive at the Mount Kilimanjaro summit just in time to
catch the sunrise, the most spectacular of nature’s backdrops. Share the sense
of exhilaration and accomplishment with your guides and support team. Soak in
the beauty of the view before retracing your steps down the crater rim. Then
you’ll descend on the Mweka Route towards the last stop on your journey – Mweka
Camp.
Day 10: Mweka
Camp (3,060 m) to Mweka Gate (1,640 m) to Moshi
Walking Time: 3
– 4 hours Distance: 10km Altitude Loss: 1420m
The last hike is a short one and will lead us
to Mweka Gate. Your Africa natural Tours team will proudly issue you with a
Gold Summit Certificate and celebrate. Our drivers will be in the nearby
village to transport you to the hotel for a hot shower, soft mattress and set
of clean clothes.
Day 11: Moshi
to Kilimanjaro Airport
Today our driver will transfer you to the
airport from where you will connect your flight back home. If you’ve chosen to
continue on a safari – well, that’s a different adventure and we’ll take care
of that for you!
For more information visit www.africanaturaltours.com
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