9 Days Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route

• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

• Distance: 7 km

• Vegetation: Montane forest
  After breakfast, transfer to Lemosho Gate, complete registration, and begin your trek through the rainforest. Overnight at Mti Mkubwa Camp.

• Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

• Distance: 8 km
  Continue through forest to moorland terrain and reach Shira Plateau. Enjoy panoramic views and camp at Shira 1.

• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

• Distance: 7 km
  Easy day to allow acclimatization. Hike across Shira Plateau to Shira 2 Camp, with optional acclimatization hikes.

• Hiking Time: 5–7 hours

• Distance: 14 km
  Climb toward the Lava Tower area before veering north to Moir Hut, a remote and quieter campsite with optional short climbs for acclimatization.

• Hiking Time: 5–7 hours

• Distance: 12 km
  Trek along the Northern Circuit, enjoying views of Kenya’s plains. Cross alpine desert terrain and camp at Buffalo Camp.

• Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

• Distance: 8 km
  Continue east across the northern slopes with gradual elevation changes. Arrive at the quiet Third Cave Camp.

• Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

• Distance: 5 km
  Short but steep climb to School Hut, your base camp before summit night. Early dinner and rest before the midnight ascent.

• Hiking Time: 12–15 hours

• Distance: ~14 km
  Begin the midnight trek to Uhuru Peak, passing Gilman’s Point and Stella Point. Celebrate at the summit, take photos, then descend to Mweka Camp for overnight rest.

• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

• Distance: 10 km
  Final descent through rainforest to Mweka Gate. Receive your summit certificate and transfer back to your hotel for a hot shower and celebration dinner.

Transfer to the airport for your international flight. Congratulations on conquering Kilimanjaro’s most scenic route!