PRISTINE KILI NORTHERN CIRCUIT

9 days—KILI NORTHERN CIRCUIT.

$3000-3200 USD

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Safari summary

Traversing nearly the entire mountain, this 9 day route is the most amazing journey on Kilimanjaro. Northern Route Itinerary:
Mt. Kilimanjaro Itinerary: Kibo Circuit - North Start 9 Day Kibo Circuit Route

Highlights include:

Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is for many a travel dream; something for the bucket list! The Kilimanjaro Kibo North Circuit route follows little used paths around the 4300 metre contour line that shows the real solitude and wilderness of the mountain, the real Kilimanjaro.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, March, April, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro

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Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

Itinerary

Moshi/Arusha-Simba Camp

Kilimanjaro

Day 1-(SimbaCamp(2625m)Leave hotel after breakfast,drive via the attractive village of Nale Meru.After signing and preparing the porters,we begin the hike on a wide path winding through maize fields and potatoes before entering pine forest.The track then starts to climb consistently,but gently through attractive forest that shelters variety of wildlife.The forest begins to thin out and first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.Hiking time is 4hrs

Simba Camp.

Simba Camp -Third Cave.

Kilimanjaro

Day 2-Third Cave (3935m) The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the Second Cave with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. After lunch, we continue along main Rongai trail to Third Cave. Hiking time is 6-7 hours.

Third Cave Camp.

Third Cave-Pofu Camp

Kilimanjaro

Day 3-Pofu (4100m) Today we head west through the barren mountain desert where you will enjoy the vast untraveled mountain wilderness. You are beginning your exploration into an area where other trekkers are rarely seen and you will enjoy magnificent scenery. Hiking time is 5-7 hours.

Pofu Camp.

Pofu Camp-Moir Camp.

Kilimanjaro

Day 4-Moir Camp (4175m) You will continue your northern circuit today on a step ridge off the main trail. Moir camp is a seldom-used yet very scenic camp with view so the Shira Plateau and upward to the lava plugs. Hiking time is 5-7 hours.

Moir Camp.

Moir Camp-Lava Tower

Kilimanjaro

Day 5- Lava Tower (4640m) Today is an uphill climb of about 5 hours to the alpine moreland zone where pants are extremely hardy and consist of lichens, grasses and heather. Rest after lunch, then take a 2 hour acclimatization hike up the Lava Tower. This scramble will help prepare for the ascent up the Western Breach.

Lava Tower Camp.

Lava Tower-Arrow Glacier

Kilimanjaro

Day 6-Arrow Glacier Camp (4830m) Today continue climbing towards the Western Breach ascent. Ascend slightly westward, climbing easy terrain through sree and rocky ridges. Enjoy stunning views of the Western Breach wall and the Breach Icicle. Tonight in camp the entire Shira Plateau lies below, offering stunning views.

Arrow Glacier Camp.

Arrow Glacier -Crater Camp

Kilimanjaro

Day 7-Crater Camp (5730m) The past four days of acclimatization and hiking will be put to the test this morning as you ascend the Great Western Breach of Mt. Kilimanjaro! This is an imposing, steep wall of rock leading to the edge of Kibo’s Crater on your way to Uhuru peak. You will reach Uhuru Peak, the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro at 19,340 feet, around 8am. At this early hour, before the clouds set in, we have spectacular views of Africa in all directions. The hiking time is 7-8 hours.

Crater Camp

Crater Camp-Mweka High Camp.

Kilimanjaro

Day 8-Uhuru Peak (5895m)/ Mweka High Camp (3790m) After an early breakfast make the 1.5 hour hike to Uhuru peak, reaching the summit of Kili around 8am. At this early hour, before the clouds set in, enjoy 360 degree views of Africa. Descend through the scree zone, then to the edge of a rainforest area to tonight’s camp. Congratulations, you made it to the Roof of Africa!

Millennium Camp

Millennium Camp -Mweka Gate.

Kilimanjaro

Day 9-Moshi This morning leave camp and an easy 3-4 hour hike will bring you to the park gate where you will bid farewell to your mountain crew, enjoy a picnic lunch and transfer back to the hotel in Moshi for a well deserved shower and dinner. Overnight at Hotel

Kili Wonders, Panama Hotel, Parkview Inn

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