9-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Trek to Uhuru Peak

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Day 01

Arusha to Londorossi Gate and Mti Mkubwa Camp

• Wave goodbye to your comfortable bed and make the drive to Londorossi Gate.
• On the way to Londorossi Gate, you will have a great opportunity to stop for lunch in a nearby local village and purchase any last-minute supplies.
• You will then meet your guide and begin hiking through the thick rainforest that covers the lower slopes of Kilimanjaro.
• During your short 3- to 4-hour hike to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp, keep your eyes open for local wildlife such as the Colobus monkey and more along the way.

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Day 02

Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp

• Your surroundings change from thick rainforest to quietly swaying savannah grassland and gorgeous heather.
• As you climb gradually, you will pass bubbly streams through lovely country before reaching Shira 1 Camp, where you will settle in for the night and catch a shy first sight of the Kibo Glacier.

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Day 03

Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

• Exploring the Shira Plateau will be one of your favourite activities on your first acclimatization day as your body adjusts to the altitude.
• It is an easy day, and you will make your way to Shira 2 Camp through sun-dappled meadows and the ever-amazing, out-of-this-world Senecio Forest. Of course, dinner and an overnight stay are included - unless you are crazy enough to believe otherwise!

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Day 04

Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower and Moir Hut

• Right after an energizing breakfast, you will set off for your first goal of the day: the striking Lava Tower (4,640 m).
• On this day, you will leave the usual routes behind and make your way to the secluded Moir Hut for the night after a 700 m climb to Lava Tower.
• Short hikes in the nearby hills can be taken by those interested in some extra exercise and acclimatization.

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Day 05

Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp

• On this day, you will join the main Kilimanjaro route after a moderately steep trek as you make your way to the top of the Lent Hills.
• Buffalo Camp awaits as you hike easily over rising and falling fields of rock-strewn earth. The Tanzania-Kenya border rewards you with breathtaking views of the extending plains while at camp.

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Day 06

Buffalo Camp to Third Cave

• Your day will begin by heading up towards Buffalo Ridge after a good, energizing breakfast. This is wild land, and you may feel like the only people on the mountain as you trek through this sparse terrain.
• Dinner and your overnight stay will be on the northern slopes of Kilimanjaro after climbing through an isolated valley and windswept landscape.

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Day 07

Third Cave to School Hut

• Today's hike involves an upward climb over the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo glaciers.
• You will steadily walk to camp, where you will spend the night. Dinner will be served early, as you will be aiming to summit the following day.

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Day 08

School Hut to Uhuru Peak and Mweka Camp

• Just after midnight, your professional guides will wake you with a cup of tea and a light meal for energy as you dress and prepare for the adventure ahead.
• You will hike in pitch darkness for 5 to 6 hours, so take it easy and you will reach Stella Point a few hours before sunrise.
• From here, there will be an additional two hours of extreme hiking before you achieve your ultimate objective: Uhuru Peak. Standing at 5,985 meters, you will experience an amazing sunrise and absorb a spectacular panoramic view. Congratulations - you have made it to the roof of Africa.
• You will then begin your descent to Barafu Camp after snapping beautiful photos, where you will break for lunch and celebration. After a beautiful and well-earned rest, you will continue down to Mweka Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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Day 09

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate and Arusha or Moshi

• Today is a day of fun, joy, and celebration as you enjoy your final meal on the mountain before descending to Mweka Gate.
• At Mweka Gate, you will celebrate once again with your guides, porters, and cook after your well-deserved climb. Tips are also recommended.
• Your driver will then take you to your accommodation in either Moshi or Arusha for a well-deserved rest.