The Northern Circuit Route is the longest route on Kilimanjaro, a nine day trip initially ascending Lemosho route on the western side of the mountain up onto the Shira Plateau before reaching the Lava Tower, then heading north and circumnavigating the main summit massif in a clockwise direction and joining up with the Rongai route. The summit is then climbed from the eastern side of the mountain and the descent is straight down via the southern Mweka route.Understandably this is also known as the Grand Traverse or the 360 Route and offers the complete Kilimanjaro experience in terms of all the habitats and the views of the mountain from all sides. The longer journey has excellent acclimatisation and stunning scenery with views across the southern flanks, western forests, the northern plains to the Kenyan border and the arid eastern slopes. The paths are comparatively quiet and less used.
On day one, you'll fly in to Kilimanjaro Airport. We'll send a driver to meet you and take you and your luggage to your hotel in Moshi. Explore the town a bit, but make sure you're ready for tomorrow!.
After a hearty breakfast we'll take you to the Park Gate at Londorossi. You can get registered with the Park whilst the Kandoo crew assemble all of the baggage, gear and supplies we'll take with us.The route passes through lush rainforest before arriving at MtiMkuba Camp ('Big Tree' Camp) which is at an altitude of 2895 metres..
Day three, and our second day on the mountain, will see us travel over the massive Shira Plateau, the eroded remains of the third and most ancient of Kilimanjaro's volcanic vents.We will then make our way to Shira 1 Camp. Bundle up, as the nights are substantially colder at this altitude.
Today, we will take a short hike to the summit of awe-inspiring Shira Cathedral, one of the most amazing natural landmarks on Kilimanjaro.Then it is onwards to Shira 2 Camp, where we can see Mount Meru, 80km away in Arusha National Park..
Just after Shira 2 Camp the Lemosho Route joins the northern Route, and we will follow it for a short time. Expect to see other trekkers there. We will soon leave the main trail to get to the Moir Hut Camp, beneath the scenic Lent Hills.
We will take a short but steep hike from Moir Valley to the top of the Lent Hills.Not only is the view worth the effort, proper acclimatisation requires you to 'walk high, sleep low'.Afterwards we will rejoin the trail and cross several valleys on Kilimanjaro's north side before reaching Pofu Camp.
Leaving Pofu Camp, we'll continue to circle around the mountain's north side, with magnificent views of Kenya the whole way.We'll cross more valleys, turning eastwards as the vegetation begins to thin with the drier conditions on this part of Kilimanjaro.
A long and steady ascent takes us to The Saddle, and a landscape that can only be referred to as 'lunar', with the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo rising on either side.We'll reach School Hut and make camp in the early afternoon, giving us a chance to rest and prepare for the summit tomorrow.
Day nine starts early, around 1 am. We'll ascend to the rim of Kilimanjaro's crater at Gilman's Point, where we will get to see the sun rise over Mawenzi Peak. After a short break, we'll follow the crater rim to Uhuru Peak itself.The descent will take us back to Barafu Hut, where our porters will meet us with a packed lunch, before we continue our descent to Millennium Camp. This last stretch will be over loose gravel, so trekking poles will be quite useful. You'll have your last dinner on the mountain at Millennium Camp, and get some well-earned sleep.
This will be our last day on the mountain itself. Keep in mind that this leg of the trek is often fairly muddy. It will either be quite warm, raining, or both, so keep both light clothing and waterproof gear to hand. We'll make our way through the forest to Mweka Park Gate where you will receive an official certificate commemorating your climb.
We'll pick you up from your hotel in Moshi and take you to the airport.You've climbed Kilimanjaro! Now all that you have to do is brag about it!
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