About this experience
Embark on the ultimate Kilimanjaro adventure with our 9-day Northern Circuit trek, offering unparalleled beauty and exclusivity. This route, renowned for its stunning panoramic views and less-traveled paths, provides a peaceful, immersive experience through Kilimanjaro's diverse ecosystems. From lush rainforests to the dramatic alpine desert, you'll trek along the quieter northern slopes, all the way to the majestic Uhuru Peak. The highlight? An unforgettable night of crater camping beneath Kilimanjaro's towering glaciers, a once-in-a-lifetime experience few adventurers get to enjoy. With expert guides, personalized service, and the best acclimatization schedule, this is the ideal trek for those seeking both challenge and serenity on Africa’s highest mountain.
Duration: 9 or 10 days
Difficulty: Medium
Scenery: Excellent
Traffic: Low
At a glance
- Duration: 240 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 240 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Fresh Water for drinking & Hot water for a wash daily
- Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook + wages as per standard set by KINAPA
- Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Moshi and Moshi to Kilimanjaro airport
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress)
- Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summit aid) and Basic first aid kit
- Hotel the night after the climb, with breakfast included
Not included
- Visas and Flights
- Travel and Health Insurances (Yellow fever vaccination is compulsory)
- Gratuities
- Items of Personal Nature
- Personal hiking/trekking gear–you opt to rent the gears from equipment stores in Moshi
- Optional but highly recommended Portable toilet
- -Personal medicine and water purifying tablets + Meals & drinks not specified and snacks
Itinerary and highlights
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- Kindly inform us of your spot (It may be a hotel, a restaurant, a bus stop etc.) and with our excellent knowledge of the region, we will reach you.
- Our Airport Pick-up Team always have a paper with your name on it; kindly observe right after coming out to spot her/him/them
Languages and tickets
- German — Written
- ru — Written
- Portuguese — Written
- English — Guide
- zh-CN — Written
- Italian — Written
- pl — Written
- French — Written
- Spanish — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- PINNACLE TANZANIA
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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