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Mount Kilimanjaro Trek

Northern Circuit 10-Day Kilimanjaro Trekking

10 Days / 9 Nights
📊 Challenging
5,895 m / 19,341 ft
💰 From $2,800
10 Days / 9 Nights
Duration
Challenging
Difficulty
5,895 m
Max Altitude
From $2,800
From Price

Route Overview

Extended Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro Trekking with an extra acclimatization day on the northern slopes.

This is the ultimate Kilimanjaro experience with the highest success rate and most time for acclimatization.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
⛰ 2650m

Start from Londorossi Gate and trek through rainforest to Mti Mkubwa Camp. Remote and scenic introduction.

2
Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp
⛰ 3505m

Trek to the Shira Plateau. Beautiful moorland views and excellent acclimatization opportunities.

3
Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp
⛰ 3840m

Continue across the Shira Plateau with stunning views of Kilimanjaro's western slopes.

4
Shira 2 to Lava Tower to Moir Hut
⛰ 4200m

Ascend to Lava Tower, then descend to Moir Hut on northern slopes. Unique perspective of the mountain.

5
Moir to Buffalo Camp
⛰ 3975m

Trek across northern slopes to Buffalo Camp. Experience remote wilderness with rare wildlife sightings.

6
Acclimatization at Buffalo Camp
⛰ 3975m

Rest day at Buffalo Camp. Optional walks exploring northern wilderness. Body adapts to altitude exposure.

7
Buffalo to Third Cave Camp
⛰ 3930m

Continue around mountain to Third Cave Camp. Complete the circumnavigation experience of the northern slopes.

8
Third Cave to School Hut
⛰ 4750m

Ascend to School Hut. Final camp before summit push from northern approach.

9
School Hut to Summit to Horombo
⛰ 5895m

Midnight summit push to Uhuru Peak. Descend to Horombo Hut. Celebrate reaching the summit.

10
Horombo to Marangu Gate
⛰ 1829m

Final descent through moorland and rainforest. Celebrate at gate with certificate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 10 days too long? +
No, the extra acclimatization day increases success from 85% to approximately 90% and significantly reduces altitude sickness.
What altitude activities on day 6? +
Optional walks around Buffalo Camp exploring northern slopes, wildlife observation, and rest for body acclimatization.
Best route for maximum success? +
10-day Northern Circuit is the best option for maximum success rate, safest acclimatization, and most scenic experience.

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