9 Day Kilimanjaro Trekking Northern Circuit

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi . Relax after your journey and attend a pre-climb briefing with your guide, including gear checks and final preparations for the trek. 

Meals Icluded: Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Lemosho Gate to complete park registration. Begin your trek through the lush rainforest, where towering trees, vibrant birds, and playful monkeys create an immersive introduction to Kilimanjaro.

Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
Overnight: Mti Mkubwa Camp
Meals Included: Full board

Leaving the forest behind, the trail climbs into expansive moorland, offering wide-open views of the surrounding mountains. Shira 1 Camp provides dramatic vistas of Kilimanjaro’s slopes and the Shira Plateau, a high-altitude desert area dotted with unique vegetation.

Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
Overnight: Shira 1 Camp
Meals Included: Full board

Cross the Shira Plateau on a gentle and scenic hike, surrounded by wide-open high-altitude landscapes. The area is dotted with giant lobelias, heathers, and unique alpine flora, creating a surreal and otherworldly atmosphere. Trekkers have ample time to acclimatize while taking in breathtaking panoramic views of Kilimanjaro’s peaks and the vast plateau, making this section both visually stunning and essential for preparing for the higher altitudes ahead.

Trekking Time: 3–4 hours
Overnight: Shira 2 Camp
Meals Included: Full board

Climb toward Lava Tower, gaining higher altitude to acclimatize before descending to Moir Camp. Dramatic alpine desert  landscapes dominate the route, with breathtaking views of Mount Mawenzi. This “climb high, sleep low” day prepares your body for the summit.

Trekking Time: 6–7 hours
Overnight: Moir Camp
Meals Included: Full board

Trek along the northern slopes toward School Hut Camp, passing scenic ridges and glacial valleys. This quiet and less-traveled section offers beautiful panoramic views of the mountain and surrounding landscapes, while the gradual ascent supports proper acclimatization.

Trekking Time: 5–6 hours
Overnight: School Hut Camp
Meals Included: Full board

A steady climb leads to Barafu Camp, the base for your summit attempt. The landscape becomes more rugged and dramatic, with alpine desert, rocky terrain, and clear views of the crater rim and surrounding peaks. The air is thinner and temperatures drop, marking the high-altitude environment. You will arrive early to rest and prepare for your midnight ascent.

Trekking Time: 4–5 hours
Overnight: Barafu Camp
Meals Included: Full board

Start the climb at midnight toward Stella Point and proceed to Uhuru Peak, the highest summit in Africa. Enjoy the sunrise from the top and celebrate your accomplishment. Descend to Barafu Camp for a short rest, then continue through moorland and rainforest to Mweka Camp.

Trekking Time: 10–14 hours
Overnight: Mweka Camp
Meals Included: Full board

Continue trekking along the northern slopes, enjoying sweeping panoramas of Kibo, Mawenzi, and surrounding wilderness. This day allows for a relaxed descent and exploration of less-traveled paths.

Trekking Time: 4–6 hours
Overnight: Northern Circuit Camp 
Meals Included: Full board

After breakfast, trek down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Complete park formalities, collect your summit certificate, and transfer back to Moshi.

Meals Included:  Lunch & Dinner