Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to your hotel in Moshi. Briefing and gear check with your guide. Overnight in Moshi.
Drive to Londorossi Gate (2,250m) for registration. Continue to the forest track and begin your trek to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m).
Climb out of the rainforest and enter the moorland zone. Trek across the Shira Ridge before reaching Shira Camp 1 (3,500m).
A gentle trek across the Shira Plateau with incredible views of Kibo Peak. Overnight at Shira Camp 2 (3,850m).
Trek to Lava Tower (4,600m) for acclimatization, then descend to Moir Hut (4,200m), a remote and beautiful camp beneath Lent Hills.
Climb over Lent Hills for optional acclimatization, then follow the Northern Circuit route to Buffalo Camp (4,020m).
A long but scenic trek with views over the Kenyan plains. Arrive at Third Cave (3,900m) for overnight.
Continue along the northern slopes and climb steadily to School Hut (4,800m). Rest and prepare for the summit push.
Begin at midnight toward Gilman’s Point and Stella Point, eventually reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa.
Descend to Barafu for rest and continue down to Millennium Camp (3,820m).
Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,640m). Collect your certificate and return to Moshi for a hot shower and celebration dinner.
The Northern Circuit is Kilimanjaro’s longest and best-acclimatized route, offering 360-degree views and the highest success rate on the mountain.