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Northern Circuit – 9 Days

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Duration : 8 Nights / 9 Days

Destination Covered : Kilimanjaro

Tour Themes : Wildlife

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Kilimanjaro Tour Overview

The Northern Circuit is the longest and most scenic route on Mount Kilimanjaro. It offers the best acclimatization profile, leading to the highest summit success rate. This route approaches from the west via Lemosho, crosses the Shira Plateau, then circles the quieter northern slopes of the mountain before joining the summit path at Kibo.

Kilimanjaro Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Londorossi Gate → Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree Camp)

Distance: ~5.5km / 3 miles
Trekking time: 3-4 hours
Zone: Rainforest
The Northern Circuit Route begins at Londorossi Gate (2,100 meters) in the West, the same start point as the Lemosho Route. The drive to Londorossi Gate takes approximately two hours from Moshi and considerably longer from Arusha. Registration with the Kilimanjaro National Park authorities occurs at the gate and then you will be driven further up the mountain to the trailhead starting point. Most tour operators serve lunch here before the short first day trek to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820 meters) begins. You may get lucky and spot large wildlife like elephant and buffalo that sometimes emerge from the rainforest onto the path as you trek towards your first camp. Dinner will be served when you reach Mti Mkubwa Camp.