8 Days Northern Circuit Route

After breakfast, you’ll be picked up from your hotel and driven to the Londorossi Gate to begin the trek. You’ll register with the park authorities and start hiking through the lush rainforest, taking in the sights and sounds of the wildlife around you. You’ll arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp, located at 2,750 meters (9,020 feet), and spend the night there.

After breakfast, we continue on a trail that gradually becomes steeper as we enter the giant heather moorland zone. Crossing several streams along the way, the path then leads us over Shira Ridge, where we gently descend to reach Shira 1 camp. This camp is located beside a flowing stream on the scenic Shira Plateau, making it an ideal resting point after a day of steady hiking through diverse landscapes.

After breakfast, you’ll trek to Moir Hut, located at 4,200 meters (13,780 feet), through the highland desert. You’ll enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Meru and the Shira Plateau along the way.

After breakfast, you’ll trek through the alpine desert and cross the Lent Hills to reach Buffalo Camp, located at 4,020 meters (13,190 feet). You’ll enjoy stunning views of the northern slopes of Kilimanjaro and the Kenyan plains.

After breakfast, you’ll trek to Third Cave, located at 3,870 meters (12,700 feet), through the heath and moorland. You’ll enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and have a chance to rest and acclimatize.

After breakfast, you’ll trek through the barren alpine desert and reach School Hut, located at 4,800 meters (15,750 feet). You’ll have an early dinner and rest as much as possible before the early morning summit attempt.

You’ll wake up around midnight and begin the final ascent to the summit of Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. The trek is very challenging, with steep inclines and rocky terrain, and takes approximately 6-7 hours. You’ll reach the summit at sunrise and have time to take photos and enjoy the amazing view. You’ll then begin the descent back down to Mweka Camp, located at 3,100 meters (10,170 feet), where you’ll spend the night.

After breakfast, you’ll continue the descent through the rainforest until you reach Mweka Gate. You’ll receive your summit certificates and then transfer back to either Arusha or Moshi.