NORTHERN CIRCUITE ROUTE
Northern circuit route is the longest route, because of that it gives your body enough time for acclimatization. It is the newest addition to Kilimanjaro trekking routes, providing nearly full circle around the mountain.
Day 1: Arrival at airport, transfer by our team to hotel in Arusha, briefing, checking of gear
Expedition day 1: Londorosi Gate (2250 m / 7381 ft) – Mti Mkubwa Camp (2780 m / 12401 ft)
Distance / Altitude: 4,7 km, 400 m
Time: 2-3 h
Expedition day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2780 m / 9120 ft) – Shira Camp 1 (3600 m / 11811 ft)
Distance / Altitude: 6,3 km, 490 m
Time: 6-7 h
Expedition day 3: Shira Camp 1 (3600 m / 11811 ft) – Moir Camp (4200 m / 13779 ft)
Distance / Altitude: 8 km, 630 m
Time: 4-5 h
Expedition day 4: Moir Camp (4200 m / 13779 ft) – Buffalo Camp (4020 m / 13188 ft)
Distance / Altitude: 9,9 km, 270 m up, 440 m down
Time: 3-4 h
Expedition day 5: Buffalo Camp (4020 m / 13188 ft) – Rongai Third Cave (3800 m / 12467 ft)
Distance / Altitude: 5,6 km, 50 m up, 100 down
Time: 1-2 h
Expedition day 6: Third Cave (3800 m / 12467 ft) - School Hut (4800 m / 15748 ft)
Distance / Altitude: 3,9 km, 700 m
Time: 2-3 h
Expedition day 7: School Hut (4800 m / 15748 ft) - Uhuru Peak (5895 m / 19340 ft) –Mweka Camp (3080 m / 10104 ft)
Distance / Altitude: 17,4 km, 1200 m up, 2800 m down
Time: 10-12 h
Expedition day 8: Mweka Camp (3080 m / 10104 ft) – Mweka Gate (1630 m / 5347 ft)
Distance / Altitude: 8,7 km, 1450 m down
Time: 2-3 h