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10 Days Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route
Mountain Climbing

10 Days Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route

Ultra-long Northern for near-guaranteed summit.

Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Difficulty
Challenging
Group Size
1-12 People

Tour Overview

Ultimate 10-day Northern Circuit adds extra rest, near 100% success for fit climbers. Full mountain circle, remote north, daytime summit option for safety.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Prep in Moshi/Arusha

Airport transfer, gear check, briefing. Rest.

Accommodation
Hotel in Moshi/Arusha
Meals
Dinner
Highlights

Orientation

Day 2: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp

To Mti Mkubwa (2,650m). Distance: 6km, Time: 3-4 hours.

Accommodation
Mti Mkubwa Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Start

Day 3: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp

To Shira 1 (3,500m). Distance: 8km, Time: 5-6 hours.

Accommodation
Shira 1 Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Plateau

Day 4: Shira 1 to Moir Hut

To Moir Hut (4,200m). Distance: 7km, Time: 5-7 hours.

Accommodation
Moir Hut
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Northern

Day 5: Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp

To Buffalo (4,020m). Distance: 12km, Time: 5-7 hours.

Accommodation
Buffalo Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Traverse

Day 6: Buffalo Camp to Third Cave Camp

To Third Cave (3,950m). Distance: 8km, Time: 5-7 hours.

Accommodation
Third Cave Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Remote

Day 7: Third Cave Camp to School Hut

To School Hut (4,750m). Distance: 5km, Time: 4-5 hours.

Accommodation
School Hut
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Prep

Day 8: Summit Day: School Hut to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

To Uhuru (5,895m), to Mweka (3,100m). Distance: 15km, Time: 10-14 hours.

Accommodation
Mweka Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Summit

Day 9: Mweka Camp to Millennium Camp

To Millennium (3,820m). Recovery. Distance: 3km, Time: 2-3 hours.

Accommodation
Millennium Camp
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights

Rest

Day 10: Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate

To gate (1,650m). Transfer. Distance: 12km, Time: 4-5 hours.

Accommodation
None
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Highlights

End

What's Included

Park fees, Camping, Guide, Porters, Meals, Transfers

What's Excluded

Flights, Tips, Gear, Insurance

Requirements

High fitness

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