10-Day Kilimanjaro Via Northern Circuit
Note:Final pricing is subject to availability and the operator's quotation
Tour overview
The Northern Circuit is Kilimanjaro’s longest and one of its most scenic routes. It approaches the mountain from the west, crosses the Shira Plateau and circles the quieter northern slopes before joining the summit trail. The gradual itinerary offers excellent acclimatization and spectacular mountain views.
Day to day itineraries
Day 1: Airport Arrival – Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer to your Arusha hotel. Meet your mountain guide for a briefing, equipment check and final preparation.
Accommodation: Arusha hotel – Mid-Range
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Londorossi Gate – Forest Camp
Drive to Londorossi Gate for registration, then begin trekking through the lush rainforest. Enjoy the changing vegetation and peaceful surroundings.
Accommodation: Forest Camp – Mountain Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Forest Camp – Shira Camp
Continue through forest and heathland as the landscape opens onto the spectacular Shira Plateau. Enjoy your first broad views of Kilimanjaro.
Accommodation: Mountain camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Shira Plateau – Moir Hut
Cross the Shira Plateau and continue towards Moir Hut. The gradual ascent helps your body adapt to altitude.
Accommodation: Mountain camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Moir Hut – Pofu Camp
Trek along the northern slopes through quieter terrain, enjoying panoramic views of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding plains.
Accommodation: Mountain camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Pofu Camp – Third Cave Camp
Continue around the northern side of the mountain towards Third Cave. This steady day is designed to support acclimatization.
Accommodation: Mountain camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Third Cave – School Hut
Continue towards the eastern side and gradually ascend to School Hut, the final camp before the summit. Rest and prepare for the summit attempt.
Accommodation: Mountain camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: School Hut – Uhuru Peak – Millennium Camp
Begin the summit climb before dawn. Reach Stella Point and continue to Uhuru Peak at 5,895m. Celebrate your achievement before descending to Millennium Camp.
Accommodation: Mountain camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Millennium Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi
Descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate, complete park formalities and receive your certificate before transferring to Moshi.
Accommodation: Moshi hotel – Mid-Range
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 10: Moshi – Airport Transfer
Enjoy breakfast and transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule.
Accommodation: Not included – Departure day
Tour Features
- Private luxury tour.
- Luxury lodges and tented camps.
- Game drives in a pop-up-roof 4×4 vehicle.
- Air transfer is part of the safari transportation.
- Airport transfer to and from the airport is included.
- The tour can start any day, subject to availability.
- Minor changes to accommodation and destinations can be requested.
- Minimum age is 3 years.
- The tour is not available for solo travelers.