6-Day Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Trek to Uhuru Peak
Highlights
Mount Kilimanjaro
nature, trekking, photography
Private Tour
6 Days
Medium
English, French, Japanese
Description
Embark on a 6-day Kilimanjaro adventure along the Northern Circuit, renowned for its panoramic views, diverse landscapes, and fewer crowds. Begin your journey in lush rainforests alive with wildlife, ascend through rolling alpine heathlands, and cross striking high-altitude desert terrain. Experience the beauty of the remote northern slopes with their sweeping vistas before making the final push to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport – Moshi
- Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to hotel in Moshi
Leisure time to relax or explore the town (taxi required)
Evening trek briefing, dinner, and overnight stay
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Day 2: Moshi – Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut
- Drive to Marangu Gate and register at park office
Trek through lush montane rainforest with unique flora and wildlife
Arrive at Mandara Hut after 4–5 hours of hiking
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours | Distance: 7 km | Altitude: 1,830 m to 2,740 m | Environment: Rainforest
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Day 3: Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut
- Ascend from rainforest to alpine meadows and open heathland
Pass giant heather and enter moorland zone
Reach Horombo Hut after 5–6 hours of hiking
Hiking Time: 5–6 hours | Distance: 11 km | Altitude: 2,740 m to 3,700 m | Environment: Moorland
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Day 4: Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut
- Trek through rugged terrain with giant groundsels and lobelias
Skirt Mawenzi Peak and cross the alpine desert saddle
Arrive at Kibo Hut for rest before summit attempt
Hiking Time: 6–7 hours | Distance: 10 km | Altitude: 3,700 m to 4,695 m | Environment: Semi-Desert
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Day 5: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut
- Midnight summit push via Hans Meyer Cave and Gilman’s Point
Witness sunrise over Mawenzi Peak
Continue along crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m)
Descend to Kibo Hut for rest, then to Horombo Hut
Hiking Time: 11–15 hours | Distance: 18.5 km | Altitude: 4,695 m to 5,895 m (summit) to 3,700 m | Environment: Alpine Desert to Moorland
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Day 6: Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate – Moshi
- Final descent through rainforest, passing Mandara Hut
Collect summit certificates at Marangu Gate
Transfer back to Moshi for celebration and rest
Hiking Time: 6–7 hours | Distance: 18 km | Altitude: 3,700 m to 1,830 m | Environment: Rainforest
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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