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Northern Circuit - 11 Days Tour

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Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days

Destination Covered : Moshi, Kilimanjaro

Tour Activities : Trekking

Tour Themes : Adventure Tours, Wildlife, Safari Tours

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Moshi and Kilimanjaro Tour Overview

The 11-Day Northern Circuit Route is the latest path strategically designed to enhance climbers’ acclimatization to Mount Kilimanjaro. This route begins with the familiar Lemosho Route but diverges at Moir Hut, incorporating Buffalo Camp, Third Cave, and School Hut. The descent from the summit follows the Mweka Route. Embarking on your African Adventure to Uhuru Peak, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, promises captivating panoramic views of distant landscapes and remarkable features.
Ensure your camera battery is fully charged, as you’ll want to capture as many photos as possible during this journey. The success of your Mount Kilimanjaro climb significantly hinges on the climbing tips and knowledge acquired through our informative briefings. At Serengeti Clarity, our team comprises top-notch climbing and safari professionals. Benefit from insights accumulated through years of experience, education, and working as porters on the routes to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Moshi and Kilimanjaro Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Moshi, Tanzania

Arrive at your lodging in Moshi, Tanzania, at your convenience. Airport pick-up and private transfers to your lodge can be arranged with prior notice from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Alternatively, you can make your own way by taxi. In the evening, we’ll gather for a pre-climb briefing, ensuring you have all the necessary essentials. Our Kilimanjaro trek begins and ends in Moshi, spanning 9 days.

Day 2

Moshi to Lemosho Forest Camp (8,700 ft)

After breakfast at the lodge in Moshi, transfer to the gate and complete necessary registration at Londorossi National Park gate. Drive through varied farmland with open views over the plains to reach the Lemosho road head. Enjoy lunch in the glades before embarking on an easy day of walking through a beautiful and lush forest. Camp at Lemosho Forest Camp. [2-3 hours walking]

Day 3

Shira One (11,000 ft)

Leave the forest behind and enter the moorland zone of giant heather. The trail climbs steadily with wide views, reaching the rim of the Shira Plateau. Experience a tangible sense of wilderness as you camp in the center of the plateau at Shira One. [6-7 hours walking]

Day 4

Shira Hut (12,600 ft) and Shira Cathedral (12,300 ft)

Explore the grassy moorland and volcanic rock formations of the plateau. Walk to the summit of Shira Cathedral, a massive rock buttress surrounded by steep spires and pinnacles. Camp near Shira Hut and enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Meru. [5-7 hours walking]

Day 5

Moir Hut (13,800 ft)

Follow the main trail up to Lava Tower (14,900 ft) in the morning, with an optional climb to Arrow Glacier (15,700 ft) for the strong. Continue to Moir Hut for the night. [5-7 hours walking]

Day 6

Buffalo Camp (13,600 ft)

Climb out of the Moir Valley, summit Lent Hills (15,400 ft), and trek eastwards around the northern circuit trail. Pass through a field of rock slabs and reach Buffalo Camp, where the vast Kenyan plains stretch out below. [4-7 hours walking]

Day 7

Third Cave Camp (12,800 ft)

Climb up Buffalo Ridge, cross numerous ribs and gullies, and traverse a landscape with sparse vegetation. Reach Third Cave Camp. [5-7 hours walking]

Day 8

Kibo Hut (15,500 ft)

Ascend steadily to reach the saddle, a lunar landscape between Kibo and Mawenzi peaks. Continue to Kibo Hut (15,500 ft) in the early afternoon, resting and preparing for summit day. [4-5 hours walking]

Day 9

Summit Day - Uhuru Peak (19,345 ft) and Millennium Camp (12,500 ft)

Start the final climb by torchlight around 12 a.m. Reach Gilman’s Point (18,600 ft) at the crater rim and, for the strong, make the three-hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (19,345 ft). Descend through Barafu Camp to reach Millennium Camp. [11-15 hours walking]

Day 10

Descent to Mweka Gate (5,400 ft) and Return to Moshi

Descend through a lovely tropical forest, alive with birdsong and lush undergrowth. Reach Mweka Gate (5,400 ft), sign out, and transfer to Moshi for an overnight stay. [4-6 hours walking]

Day 11

Departure

Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport at your preferred time for your journey back home.

More Details about Moshi and Kilimanjaro Tour

Inclusions

Transfers
Accommodations the night before and the night after the trek two nights in Moshi
Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
Professional, experienced, mountain guides
All Park fees
Entry fees, Rescue fees, camping fees or hut fees
All meals while on the Mountain
Arrival and Departure transfers
Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
Transport to the gate on starting day and after the trek
Clean, purified drinking water
Private, portable chemical flush toilets
Fair and ethical treatment of porters
Portable Summit Emergency Oxygen
Kilimanjaro National park certificate for successful summit attempt
Flying Doctor Service

Exclusions

Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Meals not listed above
Optional Tours (short safari before or after your climb, marangu village day tour, day trip to lake challa, etc)
Tips and any items of personal nature
Health requirements (Yellow Fever – only compulsory if you travel to Tanzania via a Yellow Fever infected country, Meningitis & Hepatitis A remains optional, but comes recommended)

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