9 Day Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro Climb 2026-2027

Your 9 Day Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro Climb 2026-2027 begins at Londorossi Gate.

After registration and park formalities, continue to the trailhead and begin trekking through Kilimanjaro's western rainforest.

The trail climbs gradually through dense vegetation before reaching Mti Mkubwa Camp for your first mountain night.

After breakfast, leave the rainforest and continue toward the heath and moorland zones.

The trail climbs through open landscapes toward Shira Ridge before descending gently onto the Shira Plateau.

Arrive at Shira 1 Camp with impressive views toward Kibo.

Continue east across the scenic Shira Plateau toward Shira 2 Camp.

This relatively short trekking day allows additional time at altitude while enjoying the open landscapes of the plateau.

Arrive at camp in the afternoon with time to rest and acclimatize.

After breakfast, continue toward Lava Tower at approximately 4,600 meters.

Reaching the higher elevation provides an important acclimatization opportunity before descending toward Moir Hut.

Moir Hut is located in a quieter area beneath the Lent Hills and provides a remote mountain setting for the night.

Leave Moir Valley and continue onto Kilimanjaro's northern slopes.

The trail crosses rocky terrain and rolling ridges before reaching Buffalo Camp.

On clear days, this section offers wide views across the northern plains toward the Tanzania-Kenya border.

Continue east along Kilimanjaro's quiet northern slopes.

The terrain becomes increasingly open as the trail passes through remote valleys toward Third Cave Camp.

This section provides a peaceful trekking experience away from the busier southern routes.

After breakfast, begin the steady climb toward the Saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi.

Continue through the high alpine desert before reaching School Hut at approximately 4,750 meters.

The afternoon is dedicated to rest, food and preparation for the summit ascent.

Your guide will conduct a final equipment check and summit briefing.

The summit attempt normally begins around midnight.

Climb slowly through the high altitude terrain toward Gilman's Point at approximately 5,685 meters.

Continue around the crater rim toward Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters, the highest point in Africa.

After summit photographs, begin descending toward Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing down to Mweka Camp.

After breakfast, begin the final descent through Kilimanjaro's lush rainforest.

Reach Mweka Gate, complete the final park procedures and receive your summit certificate after a successful climb.

You will then transfer back to your hotel, completing your 9 Day Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro Climb 2026-2027.