9 Days Northern Circuit Route Kilimanjaro Climb

Start from: $2500

The 9 Days northern circuit climbing route is not popular to many climbers which make it not to be a crowded route and makes its environment more untouched. It being not popular does not imply that is not a good route, and is considered to be the most success climbing route on reaching the Uhuru peak as it has more numbers for acclimatization and takes a slow climb allowing climbers to take their time on the climb. Climbing via the Northern circuit route, climbers will be approaching the Kilimanjaro Mountain from its west. However, the route requires an extra-long drive on your first day from Moshi town to Londorossi gate.

Tour Includes

Kilimanjaro Airport Pickup and Drop – Off
2 Nights’ hotel accommodation in Moshi is included
All transfers to the mountain and back to your hotel in Moshi
Professional, experienced, mountain guides
Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
Oxygen Cylinder
Quality, waterproof, four seasons private mountain sleeping tents
Sleeping Mattress
All meals while on the mountain
Quality mess tents with table and chairs
Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
Clean purified drinking water
Kilimanjaro National Park Entrance fees
All Government taxes and levies including 18% VAT
Community Development Fund & Conservation Fund

Tour Excludes

International or Local Flights
Optional activities
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Passport and Visa fees
Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
Travel insurance
Travel Documents (Yellow Fever Certificate etc.)
Tip for your crew

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Number of Clients	Price Per Person
1 Pax	$ 2,800
2 Pax	$ 2,520
3 Pax	$ 2,500
4 Pax	$ 2,480
5 Pax	$ 2,430
6 Pax	$ 2,400
7 Pax	$ 2,380
8 Pax	$ 2,350
9 Pax	$ 2,300
10+ Pax	$ 2,280

Tour Plan

Day 1

Moshi to Londossori gate then to Mti Mkubwa

This is you first climbing day where you will have a long drive and a short hike, the day will start with your pick-up from the hotel and take a drive from Moshi town to Londorossi gate, you will be with you mountain guide and the porters, but up on reaching the gate the porters will take their leave before you and then you after the formalities at the gate you will start your hike with your guide. It will be a hike of 6 kilometers with a time range of 2 to 3hrs on reaching Mti Mkubwa where you will be having your camping and dinner. On this climbing day expect to see some wild animals as you will be walking via a dense misty rainforest hence expect to see animals like the black and white colobus Monkeys Time and distance: 2 to 3hrs hiking a distance of 6km Elevation: 2895 m/9500 feet

Day 2

Mti Mkubwa camp to Shira camp

The day will start with leaving your camp at Mti Mkubwa and Taking a hike of 8 kilometers walking for 5 to 6hrs, it looks like a short walking and from here you will start to see the great view of the valleys and the snow-cape of the Kibo cone. Your hike will be through the moorland and the valleys. On this day you will have your lunch at Shira camp where you will find the tents are ready made by your porters. Though the walking seems to be short but kind long due to the steepness of the trail with some ridges Time and distance: 4 to 5hrs hiking a distance of 8km Elevation: 3480 m/11420ft

Day 3

Shira 1 to Shira Hut (Shira 2 camp)

A day will be for a hike of 8 kilometers for an approximate of 6 to 8hrs, where you will be having a moderate walk across the Shira plateau through the Shira cathedral to Shira camp 2. The hike will give you the awe view of the valleys the scenery of the mountain and the Shira Cathedral. You will find your tents and meals ready for your stay and fun from your porters and a rest before your next day adventure. Time and distance: 6 to 8hrs hiking a distance of 8km Elevation: 3850 m/12630ft

Day 4

Shira Hut to lover tower then to Moir Camp

The day will be a hike of 5 to 7hrs a distance of 14 kilometers walking through the ridges and the Shira plateau which is the highest plateau in the World. It will be a steepness walk to the volcanic plug of lava tower formed during the volcanic eruption for of the Kilimanjaro. At the Shira hut is Junction between the Machame route and the Shira route where you will take a divert trail from the main trail to Moir Hut where you will be having your camping, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. Her you will have different walks making a proper acclimatization. Time and distance: 5 to 7hrs hiking a distance of 14km Elevation: 3850m/11,500ft to 4200m/13,780ft

Day 5

Moir Camp to Buffalo Camp

The day will begin with a moderate steep trek out of the Moir Valley you will hike up to the Lent hills and then descend down and continue the climb via to the main trail. The hike will be through the hills and you are in the alpine zone crosses rock field and gently undulate before reaching the Buffalo Camp. The walk offers you with an awe of the Kenya and Tanzania scenery. The hike on this day will be of 5 to 7hrs a distance of 12 kilometers reaching to the buffalo camp for your stay and rest for the next. Time and distance: 5 to 7hrs hiking a distance of 12km Elevation: 4200m/13,780ft to 4020m/13,188ft

Day 6

Buffalo Camp to Rongai third Cave

The sixth climbing day will be a hike for 5 to 7hrs a distance of 8 Kilometer, the distance is kind short but a long time because the day is a bit difficult and you will be climbing up the buffalo ridges and the terrain becomes increasingly sparse and being the untouched route and less crowded, you will feel and enjoy the Mountain wilderness. From here you will hike through the remote valleys on the northern slope of the Kilimanjaro Mountain, and the hike will take you up to the third cave where you will have the camping stay and overnight. Here also you continue seeing the scenery of Tanzania and Kenya and an awe view of the plain. Time and distance: 5 to 7hrs hiking a distance of 8km Elevation: 4020m/13,188ft to 3800m/15,350ft

Day 7

Third camp to school hut

The seventh day is the energy collection day as its next day is the summit day where your adventure dream will be fulfilled. You will be hiking for a distance of 5 Kilometers, but due to the nature of the route it will take you 5 to 7hrs reaching the school hut. On this day you will have a steady hike over the “Saddle,” lying between the two mountain peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi whereby being here you will enjoy an amazement view of the Kibo peak and that of Mawenzi. Then the hike will head up to the school hut where you will be camping before your summit day, where you will have an early dinner having a short rest and the summit climb starts in the middle of the night. Time and distance: 5 to 7hrs hiking a distance of 5km Elevation: 3800m/15,350ft to 4800m/15,748ft

Day 8

Summit Day then descend to Mweka camp

This is the lifetime memory day of reaching the highest point of Africa, “the roof of Africa” of the Kilimanjaro Mountain. The day will begin in the midnight where you will be leaving your tents and the porters as you will be accompanied by the guides and summit porter heading to the summit point. Heading up there, it is a physical and mentally challenging hike with and extreme cold and elevation. As you will start the hike nearly the midnight, you will have a dark hike as you will need your head-lump than ever, you will hike up to the Gilman’s point where you will be amazed with a stunning sunrise from the Mawenzi cone, then you will have a short walk and finally you are there “CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE REACHED THE HIGHEST PEAK IN FRICA, THE UHURU PEAK OK KILIMANJARO MOUNTAIN” due to the weather you will not last long here you will take some photos at the sign post of the Uhuru point and starts your descend down through the Mweka route, where you will have a stop at the Barafu camp for your Lunch and trek down up to the Mweka camp for your overnight stay and dinner. On descending down it is a very rocky trail and can be quite hard on the knees, trekking poles are helpful. Time and distance: hiking of 6 to 8hrs ascending and 5 to 6hrs descending a distance of 5km up and 13km down respectively. Elevation: 15,600ft to 19,341ft up and 19,341ft to 10,065 down

Day 9

Mweka camp to Mweka gate, then back to Moshi

Finally, you will be on your last day of your lifetime memory adventure, you will take your breakfast at your camp and starts your trek down up to Mweka gate, and you will be walking through wet and muddy forestry trail which requires your walking poles. At the gate you will meet our driver waiting for you where you will be picked and drive back to Moshi town for your next schedule. Time and distance: hiking of 3 to 4hrs a distance of 10km Elevation: 10,150ft to 5500ft

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WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY

    
 
 
        
   Ariane C 
 
 
 
  Geheimtipp ohne Risiko wenn man ein kleines tansanisches Unternehmen unterstützen möchte Wir hatten eine wunderschöne 9-tägige Safari mit Kilimanjaro Lifetime Adventures! Die Guides Juma Kileo (Vogelexperte), Ben (Fahrer und Guide) und der Koch Victor waren sehr aufmerksam, freundlich und lustig - und unglaublich kompetent. Bei der Tourenplanung wurde unsere Tour ganz individuell auf uns zugeschnitten und alle unsere vielen, teilweise auch ungewöhnlichen Wünsche wurden berücksichtigt und umgesetzt. Auch ganz kurzfristig hat Elly, der Chef, noch einen Walk mit Ranger im Tarangire Nationalpark möglich gemacht! Das Essen war super, wir haben unfassbar viele Tiere gesehen, inklusive die Big Five. Die Guides kannten sich extrem gut aus und konnten viel zu den Tieren erzählen. Wir hatten eine Zeltsafari, ich habe es geliebt, in der Natur zu sein! Wer ein kleines Unternehmen von einem lokalen Tansanier und Vater von vier Kindern unterstützen möchte, ist hier an der richtigen Adresse. Elly ist unglaublich freundlich und offen. Wir hatten vor 16 Jahren bereits eine Safari mit ihm und können ihn und sein Team von ganzem Herzen weiterempfehlen! Ein Geheimtipp!
  
 
       
   Josua N 
 
 
 
  Safari an Kilimanjaro adventure We had an amazing experience with Kilimanjaro Lifetime Adventures! We did a 4-day safari, visiting Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro, followed by a 7-day Kilimanjaro climb via the Lemosho Route. The safari was incredible. Everything was very well organized, our guide was great, and we saw so many animals and beautiful places. Serengeti and Ngorongoro were definitely unforgettable. The Kilimanjaro climb was also an amazing experience. The guides and the whole team were fantastic. Everyone was super friendly, helpful and always looking after us. The guides kept us motivated, especially during the harder parts of the climb, and made sure we were doing well every day. A huge thank you to the guides, porters and cooks. They work incredibly hard and always had a smile on their faces. The food on the mountain was also much better than we expected! Reaching the summit was something we will never forget, and a big part of that is thanks to the amazing team that helped us get there. We would 100% recommend Kilimanjaro Lifetime Adventures for both safari and Kilimanjaro. Great organization, great people and an unforgettable experience. Asante sana to the whole team! 🇹🇿🏔️🦁
  
 
       
   Sandra L 
 
 
 
  Kilimanjaro 6 day Marangu Flawless organization – an unforgettable Kilimanjaro trek!I cannot recommend this tour operator highly enough! Everything was absolutely perfectly prepared from start to finish. Communication with the team was flawless—they responded quickly and helped clarify every single doubt we had before the trip. Even though our flight landed late at night, a driver was already waiting for us at the airport to take us to a very good, comfortable hotel. The next morning, we met our mountain crew: the knowledgeable guides, hardworking porters, an amazing cook, and Vincent, who turned out to be the best waiter ever! Once on the mountain, everything was perfectly planned and organized from A to Z. Absolutely everything went strictly according to plan, and the food they served was simply delicious! If you are planning to climb Kilimanjaro, look no further. This company handles everything perfectly, allowing you to just focus on the trek. 10/10!
  
 
       
   Casper M 
 
 
 
  Amazing experience Our guide Willy explained everything very well and was very friendly. The waterfall was beautiful and it was a great adventure to come there. The coffee tour was really nice and gave us an inside look in the process of making coffee.
  
 
       
   Henry L 
 
 
 
  Great experience with Lifetime I climbed the mountain with my two boys. Lifetime assigned us a wonderful team with experienced guides. We enjoyed hiking in different landscapes with the tour guides telling us stories along the way. Before the summit day my elder son got altitude sickness and at that moment all the staff showed great care and their professionalism. When we finally came down safe, I felt that they are not just providing service but treating us with their genuine good heart. I’m very impressed with their way of solving things and following each need we have, especially when it comes to safety. I would definitely come back to climb the mountain again and will choose lifetime again.
  
 
       
   北﨑憲子 
 
 
 
  タンザニア、サファリと街歩き 友人に誘われて少し迷いました。どこのツアーでもお断りされることもある高齢の私が行けるとも思えなかったからです。でもでも自然の中の動物達に会いたいと参加しました。想像していたより色んな種類の動物達や鳥達に会えて満足しました。自然の中での日々の営み、狩りの場面も目前で見ることができました。テレビでは無くてです。本当に感動しました。動物達は生き生きとして綺麗でした。公園の中は動物の楽園かもしれません。ホテルも最高級で申し訳ないくらいでしたし、お食事も美味しく頂きました。街歩きでの市場は興味深く見学しました。お馴染みの野菜もあればこれはどんな調理をしたら良いのかと言う珍しいお野菜や果物も豊富でした。友人にも行ける時に行った方が良いと伝えたいと思います。
  
 
       
   Ko Y 
 
 
 
  Perfect itinerary and logistics. Great support and communicartion. Our 6th trip to Tanzania with KLTA! They arranged the perfect itinerary and logistics for our safari trip this time. Based on our requests, they booked thoughtful and comfortable hotels for us, and arranged a kind, experienced safari driver. Even during the trip, they kept in touch and made sure everything was going well. The optional local market tour in Moshi was also exciting!
  
 
       
   Kana Y 
 
 
 
  初めてのタンザニアを満喫できました！ ゲームサファリとローカルマーケットやムトワムブ村でのカルチャー体験との組み合わせの8日間をアレンジしていただきました。セレンゲティでのサファリ体験は想像を超えた素晴らしさで、大自然を満喫しました！テントロッジも臨場感満載。人数の変更に伴う宿泊先の確保や、経験豊かなドライバーの手配など、何もかもに感謝です！
  
 
       
   Jutta H 
 
 
 
  Super Programm Uns wurde ein tolles, sehr abwechslungsreiches und authentisches Programm geboten - spitze Organisation - jederzeit weiter zu empfehlen
  
 
       
   GoPlaces63573953357 
 
 
 
  Ein kompetenter örtlicher Reiseleiter lohnt sich in jedem Fall! Als Reiseleitung konnte ich mich voll entspannen - alles andere war top organisiert!! Da ich oft anderweitig in Afrika unterwegs bin, weiß ich natürlich auch um diverse Sicherheitsrisiken, vor denen oft und zu Recht gewarnt wird. Deshalb kann ich allen Interessierten nur dringend raten, sich einem erfahrenen und kompetenten örtlichen Reiseleiter wie Elly anzuvertrauen. Er kennt Land und Leute, geht gerne auch auf Sonderwünsche ein und regelt Manches ohne viel Aufhebens im Hintergrund! Dann wird die Reise auch das, was man sich wünscht: ein unvergessliches Erlebnis in wunderbaren ursprünglichen Naturlandschaften!
  
 
  
  
 
 
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