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What's included
- 3 Meals while on the mountain + evening tea with popcorn or peanuts.
- 3-4 porters per climber, which includes porters to carry up to 30 lbs of your personal gear.
- Airport pick up and drop off
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
- Hot water for washing up daily and treated water for drink while climbing.
- Kilimanjaro certificate for your successful summit attempt.
- Medical insurance and emergency insurance
- Medically qualified mountain guides, cooks and porters
- Orientation meeting in Moshi and gear check as well.
- Oxygen Cylinder
- Professionally guided tour
- Twice a day medical health checkup, monitoring with pulse-oximeter and stethoscope with basic first kit
- Unlimited bottled water
- Entry visa for Tanzania
- Laundry Services
- Other International flights
- Personal expenses
- Services not specifically stated in the itinerary
- Tips to mountain crew
- Unlimited bottled water
- Visa arrangements
8 Days Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route – KILINGE ADVENTURES
KILIMANJARO 8 DAYS NORTHERN CIRCUIT ROUTE – KILIMANJARO HIKE
The 8-Day Kilimanjaro 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. Thus, the Northern Circuit route is highly recommended. The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rainforest to Shira Ridge, before crossing the Shira Plateau. The route then heads north and circles clockwise from Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp to School Hut, before summiting from the east. Descend is made via the Mweka route.
Kilinge Adventures we offers the Northern Circuit Route as a eight-day group climb or private climb. A nine-day variation that includes an overnight at Crater Camp is available as a private climb by special request. Crater Camp is a unique place. At 18,865 feet above sea level, it is the highest campsite on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is located just 475 feet below the summit. We offer the opportunity to stay at Crater Camp on the Lemosho and Northern Circuit routes. This option will add one day to the standard itineraries making them the 8 Lemosho Crater Route and 9 days Northern Crater Route.
We leave for the summit during daylight hours and stay at Crater Camp after the summit for better acclimatization. On all other Kilimanjaro routes, only the guides and clients summit while the rest of the mountain crew remains at high camp (i.e. Barafu). Using Crater Camp requires significantly more effort on our part as the entire mountain crew, along with all of the expedition equipment, has to ascend 4,000 feet higher than they normally would.
Therefore, there is considerable added cost to do a Crater Camp route. From Crater Camp, one can take an optional one-hour hike to Reusch Crater, or simply explore the areas around Furtwangler Glacier. Reusch Crater is a magnificent sight. It is almost perfectly circular and the ash pit measures 400 feet (120 m) deep and 1,300 feet (400 m) wide. This is rarely seen by tourists. The video below puts the size of the ash pit and crater into perspective.
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Lemosho to Mti Mkubwa
Your journey begins with a scenic drive to the Lemosho trailhead. After registration and a briefing, you start your trek through the lush rainforest. This day involves a gentle ascent through dense vegetation, bringing you to Mti Mkubwa Camp where you’ll camp overnight.
Mti Mkubwa to Shira One
The trek continues, leaving the rainforest behind as you enter the moorland zone. The gradual climb leads to Shira One Camp, situated at 3,500 meters. Enjoy beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro’s slopes as you rest at this camp for the night.
Shira One to Moir Hut Camp
Today, you will ascend further across the Shira Plateau. The trail provides stunning views of the surrounding terrain and eventually leads to Moir Hut Camp, located at 4,200 meters. This is a great place to rest and acclimatize.
Moir Hut Camp to Buffalo Camp
From Moir Hut, you will continue across alpine desert terrain as you head towards Buffalo Camp, located at 4,000 meters. This section provides spectacular views of the mountain and is another key spot for acclimatization.
Buffalo Camp to Third Cave Camp
On this day, you continue your ascent through rocky terrain towards Third Cave Camp, situated at 4,300 meters. The terrain offers breathtaking views, and this is a great camp to rest and prepare for the final ascent.
Third Cave Camp to Kibo Hut
Today, the trail takes you to Kibo Hut, located at 4,700 meters. This is the base camp for the final summit attempt. The trek today offers stunning views and a steady climb, with Kibo Hut serving as a key rest point before your summit attempt.
Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Millennium Camp
Your summit day begins very early with a challenging climb to Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro. After reaching the summit, take time to enjoy the breathtaking views before descending to Millennium Camp for rest.
Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate
The final day involves descending through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate. Once at the gate, you’ll receive your summit certificate and a chance to reflect on your accomplishment. Afterward, you’ll be driven back to your accommodation to rest.
