10 Days Northern Circuit Route - mountain bikes house

10 Days Northern Circuit

A Unique Kilimanjaro Experience

Trek Overview

Embark on a truly unique Kilimanjaro adventure with our 10 days Northern Circuit route, including an overnight stay at Crater Camp. This route offers stunning scenery, diverse ecosystems, and a higher chance of summit success.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Moshi

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi. Meet your guide and prepare for your trek.

Day 2: Lemosho Gate (2,100m) to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650m)

Distance: 7 km

Duration: 3-4 hours

Highlights: Rainforest trekking, wildlife sightings (elephants, giraffes, buffaloes)

Start trekking through the lush rainforest, encountering diverse wildlife and stunning scenery.

Day 3: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,650m) to Shira 1 Camp (3,600m)

Distance: 8 km

Duration: 5 hours

Highlights: Transition from rainforest to moorland, panoramic views

Ascend through the rainforest and into the moorland zone, enjoying breathtaking views of the Shira Plateau.

Day 4: Shira 1 Camp (3,600m) to Shira 2 Camp (3,900m)

Distance: 10 km

Duration: 3 hours

Highlights: Relaxing day on the Shira Plateau

Enjoy the stunning scenery and spend a relatively easy day acclimatizing on the Shira Plateau.

Day 5: Shira 2 Camp (3,900m) to Moir Hut (4,200m)

Distance: 4 km

Duration: 2 hours

Highlights: Gradual ascent, stunning views of the Shira Plateau

Begin your ascent towards the Northern Circuit route, passing through the moorland zone to Moir Hut.

Day 6: Moir Hut (4,200m) to Pofu Camp (4,000m)

Distance: 10 km

Duration: 5-7 hours

Highlights: Alpine desert, stunning views of Kenya's wild lands

Trek through the alpine desert, enjoying panoramic views of Kenya's wild lands.

Day 7: Pofu Camp (4,000m) to Rongai Third Cave Camp (3,800m)

Distance: 7 km

Duration: 4-5 hours

Highlights: Alpine desert trekking, stunning mountain vistas

Continue your trek through the alpine desert, enjoying breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks.

Day 8: Rongai Third Cave Camp (3,800m) to School Hut (4,800m)

Distance: 7 km

Duration: 4-5 hours

Highlights: Steep ascent, stunning views of the Kibo and Mawenzi peaks

Ascend the steep slopes to School Hut, preparing for the summit attempt.

Day 9: School Hut (4,800m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) to Crater Camp (5,790m)

Distance: 8 km

Duration: 6-8 hours

Highlights: Summiting Kilimanjaro, stunning views of the crater and glaciers

Wake up before dawn to summit Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Descend to Crater Camp for a unique overnight experience.

Day 10: Crater Camp (5,790m) to Millennium Camp (3,950m) to Mweka Gate (1,630m)

Distance: 23 km

Duration: 8-10 hours

Highlights: Descending through diverse ecosystems

Descend from Crater Camp to Millennium Camp, and then continue your descent through the moorland and rainforest to Mweka Gate.

Package Pricing

1 Person	2 - 4 People	5 - 9 People	10+ People
$2,850 Per Person	$2,700 Per Person	$2,550 Per Person	$2,400 Per Person

What's Included:

Accommodation at The Mountain Bikes House in Moshi
Transportation to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport
Experienced mountain guide
National park fees
All meals during the trek
Camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat)
Porterage for personal gear
First-aid kit
Treated drinking water

What's Not Included:

International flights
Visa fees
Tips for guides and porters
Personal items (e.g., clothing, toiletries)
Travel insurance