11-Day Kilimanjaro Climb via Northern Circuit Route at Sunrise

You will be picked up from the airport and taken to your hotel in Moshi. The briefing will take place at the hotel, where our guides will go through all the important details regarding your trek. They will also inspect your trekking gear to make sure you have all the necessary equipment for your climb the next day.

Wake up early for the upcoming journey to the foot of the Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro route. After a nice breakfast at the hotel, you'll leave Moshi for the Londorossi Park Gate in the west. The 3-hour drive takes you off the beaten path for a remarkable cultural experience, traversing the fascinating townscapes of Boma N'gombe among the native people of Sanya Juu.

After arriving at your destination, you'll register with the Kilimanjaro National Park authorities while our team assembles all your gear and supplies. Meet and get to know the rest of your support team, including our friendly chefs. Our guides will then drive you further up the mountain to the starting point of your trek. Your final destination for the day is Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,750 m), where you'll rest for the night.

After breakfast, you'll begin the longest and most spectacular day of trekking so far. You'll pass through the last sections of the rainforest before entering the majestic barren landscape of the Low Alpine moorland zone. Marvel at rare flora species, including enormous violet lobelias and wild vegetation.

Venture across the massive Shira Plateau, the collapsed vestiges of an ancient volcanic crater. You will then cross over the Shira Ridge towards the slopes of Shira Camp 1 (3,600 m), where you'll set up for the night.

After a hot, steaming breakfast, you'll continue your trek across the exposed moorland zone. Few visitors frequent this section of Kilimanjaro, so you'll get to experience its amazing beauty. Passing across the Shira Plateau, you'll be rewarded with a beautiful view of the peak of Kilimanjaro before reaching Shira Camp 2 (3,810 m).

The rest of the day will involve free time to explore the surroundings, including the landmark Shira Cathedral, a grand buttress of rock surrounded by pinnacle and spire formations. Your guide will also lead brief excursions to aid each person's acclimatization process.

Here, the Lemosho Route connects with the popular Machame Route before you leave for a more secluded trail. You'll get to marvel at curious desert plant species and view the iconic Shark's Tooth volcanic rock formation on the way to Lava Tower. This part of your journey involves gradual exposure to much higher altitudes, helping to consolidate your acclimatization process.

At the end of the day, you'll head towards Moir Hut Camp (4,200 m). There, you'll rest and enjoy a hot meal.

Wake up to the refreshing mountain air on Kilimanjaro's high-altitude slopes. You'll have breakfast, gather your gear, and climb out of the Moir Valley. A short detour takes you to the summit of Lent Hills to admire the views before rejoining the Northern Circuit trail.

Journey along rolling terrain that rises and falls, taking you around the northern slopes of Kibo before reaching Buffalo Camp. Set up for the night at a stunning campsite with the spacious Kenyan plains stretching out below you.

Your Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit adventure continues with a revitalizing morning climb to the top of Buffalo Ridge. After stopping for lunch, you'll continue eastwards through High and Low Alpine scenery, passing increasingly sparse and rare vegetation.

The day's journey ends after circumventing the northern slopes to reach Rongai Third Cave Camp. By this stage of the trek, you'll be fully acclimatized to the high altitude.

This is the final leg of the trip before your last ascent to the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. The highlight of the day is the trek up and over The Saddle, a lunar landscape that lies between the Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks.

You will then head southwest to School Hut (4,800 m) to rest in preparation for the end of your amazing journey. Your guides will thoroughly check all your gear and supplies in preparation for an early morning start.

Your last morning on the Mount Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit will get off to an early start. You and your guides will travel through the darkness towards Kilimanjaro's main crater rim at Gilman's Point. There, you'll rest before the final push, passing spectacular ice cliffs and glaciers.

You'll arrive at the Mount Kilimanjaro summit just in time to catch the sunrise, one of nature's most spectacular backdrops. Share the sense of exhilaration and accomplishment with your guides and support team. Soak in the beauty of the view before retracing your steps down the crater rim. Then you'll descend on the Mweka Route towards the last camp on your journey - Mweka Camp.

The last hike is a short one and will lead you to Mweka Gate. Your Furaha Travel team will proudly issue you with a Summit Certificate and celebrate with you by singing joyful Swahili songs. Our drivers will be waiting in the nearby village to transport you to the hotel so that you can enjoy a clean hot shower.

Today, our driver will transfer you to the airport, from where you will connect to your flight back home.