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8-Day Northern Circuit Trek
<div style='font-family:Arial,sans-serif;'><h1 style='color:#FF6B35; font-size:28px; margin:0 0 10px 0;'>Kilimanjaro's Ultimate Route - 90%+ Success Rate</h1><p style='font-size:15px; color:#555; margin:15px 0; line-height:1.8;'>Trek around Kilimanjaro's northern slopes with dramatic views of both Kibo and Mawenzi. The longest route offers the best acclimatization and highest summit success.</p><div style='background:#f9f5ec; padding:12px; border-radius:6px; margin:20px 0; border-left:4px solid #FF6B35;'><strong>Highlights:</strong><br><span>Londorossi Route • Shira Plateau • Lava Tower Acclimatization • Barranco Wall Climb • Both Peaks Visible • Highest Success Rate • Full Circumnavigation</span></div><h3 style='color:#2ECC71; margin:25px 0 10px 0; border-bottom:2px solid #2ECC71; padding-bottom:8px;'>✓ What's Included</h3><p>Licensed guides • Professional porters • Sleeping bag and mattress • All meals • Mountain accommodations • Park fees • Emergency oxygen • Summit certificate • Cooking equipment • Hot water</p><h3 style='color:#E74C3C; margin:25px 0 10px 0; border-bottom:2px solid #E74C3C; padding-bottom:8px;'>✗ What's NOT Included</h3><p>International flights • Travel insurance REQUIRED • Personal gear • Tips ($150-200) • Alcohol • Pre-trek accommodation • Post-trek accommodation • Personal meds</p></div>
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa
Forest trek to Big Tree camp
Drive to Londorossi Gate (2,100m), register, and begin trek through rainforest. Hike to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) camp at 2,800m. Afternoon rest and acclimatization.
Mti Mkubwa to Shira 2 Camp
Cross Shira Ridge onto plateau
Ascend through heather moorland, crossing Shira Ridge. Arrive at Shira 2 Camp (3,500m). Diverse vegetation and spectacular views of both Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
Shira Plateau Acclimatization
Gentle plateau walk & rest
Acclimatization day with gentle hike across Shira Plateau. Outstanding views of Kibo and Mawenzi. Rest well to prepare body for altitude ahead.
Shira to Barranco Camp
Lava Tower acclimatization hike
Hike via Lava Tower (4,600m) for acclimatization benefit, then descend to Barranco Camp (3,900m). Important strategy: "climb high, sleep low" for better adaptation.
Barranco to Karanga Camp
Climb Barranco Wall
Climb the famous Barranco Wall (steep but not technical), traverse to Karanga Valley. Camp at 4,000m. Start feeling altitude impact.
Karanga to Barafu Camp
Final ascent to base camp
Continue climbing to Barafu Camp (4,640m), completing the South Circuit route. This is your final camp before summit attempt. Rest and prepare.
Summit Attempt
Midnight climb to Uhuru Peak
Midnight departure (around 11pm). Climb via Stella Point to Uhuru Peak (5,895m). Arrive at sunrise. Celebrate at Africa's highest point. Descend to Mweka Hut.
Final Descent to Mweka Gate
Rainforest descent & certificates
Final descent through rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,640m). Receive summit certificates. Transfer to Moshi for rest and celebration.
- Licensed mountain guides (IFMGA trained)
- Professional porters (one per trekker)
- Sleeping bag and foam mattress
- All meals prepared fresh daily
- Mountain hut accommodations
- Park entrance fees
- Emergency oxygen and medical kit
- Summit certificates
- Cooking and dining equipment
- Hot water for washing
- Rescue insurance
- First aid and health monitoring
- –International flights
- –Travel insurance (REQUIRED)
- –Personal climbing gear (available to rent)
- –Tips for guides/porters ($150-200 suggested)
- –Alcoholic beverages
- –Pre-trek acclimatization (optional 1-2 nights)
- –Post-trek accommodation
- –Personal medications
- –Airport transfers
- –Personal travel insurance
taxes & fees included
- Duration8 days / 7 nights
- CategoryMountain Trekking
- DestinationTanzania · East Africa
- Price from$ 1,356.00 per person