
Duration
10 Days
Pace
Challenging
Service
Full Concierge
"The Northern Circuit is Kilimanjaro's longest and most remote route, circumnavigating nearly the entire mountain before the summit push."
Ten days ensure the best possible acclimatisation, spectacular isolation in the rarely-visited northern wilderness, and the highest summit success rate of any route. Wildlife including elephant, eland and buffalo are regularly encountered in the pristine northern forests.
Jan–Mar, Jun–Oct
Travel Style
Bespoke & Private
Enter the western forest through an area rarely visited by climbers.
Accommodation
Mti Mkubwa Camp
Dining
Lunch, Dinner
Climb onto the Shira Plateau with sweeping views west.
Accommodation
Shira 1 Camp
Dining
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Acclimatisation hike to Lava Tower (4,600m) returning to Shira 2.
Accommodation
Shira 2 Camp
Dining
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Turn north and enter the exclusive Northern Circuit — wild and isolated terrain.
Accommodation
Third Cave Camp
Dining
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The northern approach to the summit cone — eland and buffalo may be spotted.
Accommodation
School Hut
Dining
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rest and short hike to 5,000m before the summit push.
Accommodation
School Hut
Dining
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Night push to the crater rim and on to Uhuru Peak at 5,895m.
Accommodation
Mweka Camp
Dining
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Descent through forest, certificate collection and transfer to Moshi.
Accommodation
Moshi hotel
Dining
Breakfast, Lunch
Optional massage, local market visit and celebratory dinner.
Accommodation
Moshi hotel
Dining
Breakfast, Dinner
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Accommodation
None
Dining
Breakfast
A glimpse into the extraordinary moments that await on this journey.


Private all-inclusive experience
Bespoke Planning Available
Private Journey
Exclusive to your party
Expert Guidance
Master-level safari guides
Elite Support
24/7 on-ground concierge