Kilimanjaro Route

Northern Circuit Route

Duration: 9 Days (full) — 8 Days (short option)

Price: ~$3,200–$4,000+ per person (9 days), ~$3,000–$4,000 (8 days)

One of the longest routes offering the best acclimatization and very high summit success rates.

Notes

Short 8-day option combines early stages slightly while retaining excellent acclimatization.

Trip Highlights

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Tipping

Tipping for guides & porters is customary and not usually included; estimate $150–$250 per climber (or group, depending on service level).

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Day 1 — Londorossi Gate → Mti Mkubwa

Start on the western approach with forest walking to Mti Mkubwa; easy pace to let the group settle in.
Day 2 — Mti Mkubwa → Shira 1

Climb onto the Shira Plateau with wide views and open moorland; good acclimatization walking.
Day 3 — Shira 1 → Shira 2

Cross the plateau with steady, moderate walking and time to rest at Shira 2.
Day 4 — Shira 2 → Moir Hut

Move east to Moir Hut through varied highland terrain, continuing acclimatization efforts.
Day 5 — Moir → Buffalo Camp

Ascend gradually toward Buffalo Camp with good altitude gain and scenic vistas.
Day 6 — Buffalo → Third Cave

Trek through alpine desert to Third Cave, an important staging point before the summit.
Day 7 — Third Cave → School Hut

Shorter day to School Hut to prepare for the summit attempt; rest and final checks.
Day 8 — School Hut → Summit → Mweka

Summit night to Uhuru Peak followed by descent to Mweka Camp for recovery.
Day 9 — Mweka → Gate

Final descent to the gate and transfer with celebration and certificates.

Short 8-day option combines early stages slightly while retaining excellent acclimatization.

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