8 Days Trekking Triumph Northern Circuit Route Kilimanjaro Adventure
8 Days Trekking Triumph Northern Circuit Route Kilimanjaro Adventure
Embark on an exhilarating 8-day journey through the awe-inspiring Northern Circuit Route of Kilimanjaro, a trek that promises not only challenging terrains but also the triumphant accomplishment of reaching the summit. This unique adventure takes you through diverse landscapes, from lush forests to towering peaks, offering a truly immersive experience.
Travel Highlights
- Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro Airport Moshi/Arusha
- Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro Airport Moshi/Arusha
- Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro Airport Moshi/Arusha
- Day 1: Moshi Londorossi Gate to Big Tree Camp
- Day 1: Moshi Londorossi Gate to Big Tree Camp
- Day 1: Moshi Londorossi Gate to Big Tree Camp
- Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp
- Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp
- Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp
- Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Lava Tower to Moir Hut
- Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Lava Tower to Moir Hut
- Day 3: Shira 1 Camp to Lava Tower to Moir Hut
- Day 4: Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp
- Day 4: Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp
- Day 4: Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp
- Day 5: Buffalo Camp Third Cave
- Day 5: Buffalo Camp Third Cave
- Day 5: Buffalo Camp Third Cave
- Day 6: Third Cave to School Hut
- Day 6: Third Cave to School Hut
- Day 6: Third Cave to School Hut
- Day 7: School Hut to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
- Day 7: School Hut to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
- Day 7: School Hut to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
- Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate Back to Moshi/Arusha
- Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate Back to Moshi/Arusha
- Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate Back to Moshi/Arusha
Itinerary
Embark on your trek from Moshi to Londorossi Gate, the starting point of the Northern Circuit Route. The day's hike takes you through dense forests to the Big Tree Camp, covering approximately 10 km. Expect temperatures around 20°C, and relish the ever-changing flora.
Destination: Londorossi Gate To Lemosho Gate To Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp
Accommodation: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Embark on your trek from Moshi to Londorossi Gate, the starting point of the Northern Circuit Route. The day's hike takes you through dense forests to the Big Tree Camp, covering approximately 10 km. Expect temperatures around 20°C, and relish the ever-changing flora.
Destination: Londorossi Gate To Lemosho Gate To Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp
Accommodation: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Embark on your trek from Moshi to Londorossi Gate, the starting point of the Northern Circuit Route. The day's hike takes you through dense forests to the Big Tree Camp, covering approximately 10 km. Expect temperatures around 20°C, and relish the ever-changing flora.
Destination: Londorossi Gate To Lemosho Gate To Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp
Accommodation: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
As you ascend, traverse Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp. The journey covers around 15 km, offering panoramic views. Experience a shift in temperature to about 15°C, and witness the landscape transform from forest to heath.
Destination: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp To Shira 1 Camp
Accommodation: Shira 1 Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
As you ascend, traverse Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp. The journey covers around 15 km, offering panoramic views. Experience a shift in temperature to about 15°C, and witness the landscape transform from forest to heath.
Destination: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp To Shira 1 Camp
Accommodation: Shira 1 Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
As you ascend, traverse Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp. The journey covers around 15 km, offering panoramic views. Experience a shift in temperature to about 15°C, and witness the landscape transform from forest to heath.
Destination: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp To Shira 1 Camp
Accommodation: Shira 1 Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Today, tackle diverse terrains from Shira Plateau to the iconic Lava Tower and then onwards to Moir Hut. Hike approximately 12 km, reaching an elevation where temperatures drop to around 10°C, and enjoy the surreal alpine desert scenery.
Destination: Shira 1 Camp To Moir Hut Camp
Accommodation: Moir Hut Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Today, tackle diverse terrains from Shira Plateau to the iconic Lava Tower and then onwards to Moir Hut. Hike approximately 12 km, reaching an elevation where temperatures drop to around 10°C, and enjoy the surreal alpine desert scenery.
Destination: Shira 1 Camp To Moir Hut Camp
Accommodation: Moir Hut Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Today, tackle diverse terrains from Shira Plateau to the iconic Lava Tower and then onwards to Moir Hut. Hike approximately 12 km, reaching an elevation where temperatures drop to around 10°C, and enjoy the surreal alpine desert scenery.
Destination: Shira 1 Camp To Moir Hut Camp
Accommodation: Moir Hut Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Navigate challenging landscapes from Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp, covering about 10 km. Experience a drop in temperature to 5°C as you move through the high alpine desert, surrounded by unique flora and fauna.
Destination: Moir Hut Camp To Buffalo Camp
Accommodation: Buffalo Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Navigate challenging landscapes from Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp, covering about 10 km. Experience a drop in temperature to 5°C as you move through the high alpine desert, surrounded by unique flora and fauna.
Destination: Moir Hut Camp To Buffalo Camp
Accommodation: Buffalo Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Navigate challenging landscapes from Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp, covering about 10 km. Experience a drop in temperature to 5°C as you move through the high alpine desert, surrounded by unique flora and fauna.
Destination: Moir Hut Camp To Buffalo Camp
Accommodation: Buffalo Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Embark on a 12 km journey to Third Cave, traversing through the undulating terrains of Kilimanjaro. Witness temperatures hovering around 0°C and marvel at the distinct geological features.
Destination: Buffalo Camp To Pofu Camp
Accommodation: Third Cave Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Embark on a 12 km journey to Third Cave, traversing through the undulating terrains of Kilimanjaro. Witness temperatures hovering around 0°C and marvel at the distinct geological features.
Destination: Buffalo Camp To Pofu Camp
Accommodation: Third Cave Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Embark on a 12 km journey to Third Cave, traversing through the undulating terrains of Kilimanjaro. Witness temperatures hovering around 0°C and marvel at the distinct geological features.
Destination: Buffalo Camp To Pofu Camp
Accommodation: Third Cave Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
As you approach the summit, trek from Third Cave to School Hut, covering around 8 km. Feel the temperature drop below freezing, encountering the rocky landscapes of the Arctic Zone, preparing for the final ascent.
Destination: Third Cave Camp To School Hut Camp
Accommodation: School Hut Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
As you approach the summit, trek from Third Cave to School Hut, covering around 8 km. Feel the temperature drop below freezing, encountering the rocky landscapes of the Arctic Zone, preparing for the final ascent.
Destination: Third Cave Camp To School Hut Camp
Accommodation: School Hut Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
As you approach the summit, trek from Third Cave to School Hut, covering around 8 km. Feel the temperature drop below freezing, encountering the rocky landscapes of the Arctic Zone, preparing for the final ascent.
Destination: Third Cave Camp To School Hut Camp
Accommodation: School Hut Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
The pinnacle of your journey ascends from School Hut to the majestic Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Kilimanjaro. The trek is approximately 20 km, with temperatures plummeting to -5°C. Celebrate your triumph before descending to Mweka Camp, surrounded by the glacial beauty of Kilimanjaro.
Destination: School Hut Camp To Uhuru peak To Mweka camp
Accommodation: Mweka Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
The pinnacle of your journey ascends from School Hut to the majestic Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Kilimanjaro. The trek is approximately 20 km, with temperatures plummeting to -5°C. Celebrate your triumph before descending to Mweka Camp, surrounded by the glacial beauty of Kilimanjaro.
Destination: School Hut Camp To Uhuru peak To Mweka camp
Accommodation: Mweka Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
The pinnacle of your journey ascends from School Hut to the majestic Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Kilimanjaro. The trek is approximately 20 km, with temperatures plummeting to -5°C. Celebrate your triumph before descending to Mweka Camp, surrounded by the glacial beauty of Kilimanjaro.
Destination: School Hut Camp To Uhuru peak To Mweka camp
Accommodation: Mweka Campsite
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Descend from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, concluding your adventure with a 10 km descent. Experience varied temperatures as you transition through different ecological zones. Return to Moshi or Arusha, cherishing the memories of conquering Kilimanjaro.
Destination: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate
Accommodation:
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Drinking water
Descend from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, concluding your adventure with a 10 km descent. Experience varied temperatures as you transition through different ecological zones. Return to Moshi or Arusha, cherishing the memories of conquering Kilimanjaro.
Destination: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate
Accommodation:
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Drinking water
Descend from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, concluding your adventure with a 10 km descent. Experience varied temperatures as you transition through different ecological zones. Return to Moshi or Arusha, cherishing the memories of conquering Kilimanjaro.
Destination: Mweka Camp To Mweka Gate
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Drinking water
What's Included
Price Includes
- Sleeping bag or bed linen
- Rescue fee
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- Camping equipment (only sleeping bag/bed linen may be listed as excluded)
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Price Excludes
- Bath towels
- Rental vehicle
- Porterage
- Climbing gear
- Gorilla trekking permits
- Chimp trekking permits
- Park fees
- A professional driver/guide
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All flights during the tour
- International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline
- Personal items
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Frequently Asked Questions
The optimal time is during the dry seasons, either from January to March or June to October, ensuring favorable trekking conditions.
While there is no strict age limit, participants should be in good health and physically prepared for the challenges of high-altitude trekking.
Essential gear includes sturdy hiking boots, warm clothing, a reliable sleeping bag, and trekking poles, among other items. Refer to our comprehensive packing list for details.
The ascent is challenging due to high altitudes, steep terrains, and variable weather conditions. Adequate physical preparation is crucial.
Altitude sickness can affect anyone, and our itinerary is designed to allow gradual acclimatization, minimizing the risk.
Yes, nutritious meals are included, with our skilled chefs catering to various dietary requirements.
Yes, porters can be hired to carry your gear, allowing you to focus on the trek.
We adhere to strict Leave No Trace principles, ensuring responsible waste disposal and environmental conservation.
While solo treks are possible, we recommend joining organized groups for safety and support.
Reviews for 8 Days Trekking Triumph Northern Circuit Route Kilimanjaro Adventure
By John Smith
Visited: July 2021
Embarking on the Northern Circuit Route was a life-changing experience. The team's commitment to responsible tourism, coupled with breathtaking landscapes, made this journey unforgettable.
By Sophie Johnson
Visited: November 2020
Kilimanjaro's Northern Circuit Route exceeded my expectations. The knowledgeable guides, eco-friendly practices, and the sense of accomplishment at the summit made it a trek of a lifetime.