Day 1
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Enter the western forest and trek to Mti Mkubwa Camp.
Destination: Londorossi Gate
Sleep: Mti Mkubwa Camp
8 Days Tanzania Safari
8-Day Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro Trek
A quiet long traverse around the northern slopes with excellent scenery and gradual acclimatization.
Duration
8 Days
Route
Londorossi Gate to Mweka Gate
Style
Trekking
Route Map
8-Day Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro Trek Route
Overview
Safari Details
A quiet long traverse around the northern slopes with excellent scenery and gradual acclimatization. The itinerary is built for realistic pacing, daily health checks, careful altitude gain, and a strong support crew. Your guide briefs you each evening, monitors acclimatization, and adjusts the rhythm where conditions require. This package suits travelers who want a clear 8-day Kilimanjaro plan via the Northern Circuit route with transparent inclusions, optional add-ons, and route accommodation shown day by day.
Day by Day
Itinerary and Accommodation
8 planned days
Day 2
Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira One Camp
Climb onto the Shira Plateau and enjoy wider mountain views.
Destination: Shira One Camp
Sleep: Shira One Camp
Day 3
Shira One Camp to Moir Hut
Move across the plateau toward remote Moir Hut.
Destination: Moir Hut
Sleep: Moir Hut Camp
Day 4
Moir Hut to Pofu Camp
Traverse the remote northern flank with few other climbers.
Destination: Pofu Camp
Sleep: Pofu Camp
Day 5
Pofu Camp to Third Cave Camp
Continue along the northern circuit with steady altitude management.
Destination: Third Cave Camp
Sleep: Third Cave Camp
Day 6
Third Cave Camp to School Hut
Reach School Hut and prepare for summit night.
Destination: School Hut
Sleep: School Hut Camp
Day 7
School Hut to Uhuru Peak and Mweka Camp
Reach Uhuru Peak, then descend to Mweka Camp.
Destination: Uhuru Peak
Sleep: Mweka Camp
Day 8
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Complete the forest descent and transfer to Moshi.
Destination: Mweka Gate
Sleep: Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel
Stays
Accommodation Used on This Package
luxury
Mti Mkubwa Camp
Mti Mkubwa Camp, also called Big Tree Camp, is a forest campsite on the western approach to Kilimanjaro. It is commonly...
luxury
Shira One Camp
Shira One Camp is a quieter western plateau camp often used on Lemosho and Shira approaches. The setting is open and rem...
luxury
Moir Hut Camp
Moir Hut Camp is a remote high camp near Lent Hills, valued for acclimatization on longer Lemosho and Northern Circuit i...
luxury
Pofu Camp
Pofu Camp is a quiet Northern Circuit camp used on longer Kilimanjaro itineraries that travel around the less crowded no...
luxury
Third Cave Camp
Third Cave Camp is a northern route camp used before moving toward School Hut or the final high camp approach. It is qui...
luxury
School Hut Camp
School Hut Camp is a high-altitude camp used for summit approaches from the northern side of Kilimanjaro. It is cold, ba...
luxury
Mweka Camp
Mweka Camp is a descent camp used after summit day on Machame, Lemosho, Umbwe, and related routes. It sits lower than hi...
luxury
Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel
Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel is a Moshi hotel used for pre-climb briefings, gear checks, recovery nights, and airport trans...
Included
- +Kilimanjaro National Park fees, camping or hut fees, and rescue fees
- +Professional mountain guides, assistant guides, porters, and mountain cook
- +Three meals per day on the mountain plus treated drinking water
- +Emergency oxygen, pulse oximeter checks, and basic first-aid kit
- +Fair porter loads and crew welfare standards
- +Return transfer between Moshi and Kilimanjaro route gates
- +Quality mountain tents and sleeping mats for camping routes
Not Included
- -International flights and Tanzania visa
- -Travel insurance with high altitude trekking cover
- -Personal trekking gear, sleeping bag, and clothing
- -Guide, porter, and cook tips
- -Extra hotel nights before or after the climb unless quoted
- -Optional add-on activities and private upgrades
Travel Tips
- Book early for July to October and Christmas travel dates because Serengeti and Ngorongoro rooms sell quickly.
- Pack neutral colors, a warm layer for early game drives, sun protection, binoculars, and any personal medication.
- Bring small USD notes for tips and personal purchases; card acceptance can be limited inside remote parks.
- Wildlife sightings depend on season and animal movement, so flexible timing improves the experience.
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