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9- Day Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit climb

About this experience

This non-technical Kilimanjaro camping route is one of the newest and considered to be one of the best routes on Kilimanjaro as it is the only one to offer a near 360 degree trail around the main Kibo cone and crosses the northern circuit trail which is rarely used and much quieter than the other routes used. Due to it’s long nature and super acclimatization profile, you have one of the highest chances of reaching the peak, especially in 9 or more days. This route is also preferred by those looking to avoid the small ‘scrambling’ (using your hands and legs) section at the Barranco wall which is found on the southern circuit approaches.

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  • Duration: 216 hr
  • Private experience

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9- Day Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit climb
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Plan your experience

Time on the tour216 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 216 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

What is included

  • 1 x transfer from park gates to a Moshi based lodge per group
  • Four season tent (sharing for even numbered groups + 1 single tent for odd numbers), chairs, tables
  • Twice daily health checks with guides and a high-grade medical oximeter
  • Boiled drinking water on trek (from 1st camp onwards)
  • Hand washing station and small personal wash basin at campsites
  • 1 x approx. 100Ltr rubberized hold all bag / packsack
  • Eating utensils, cutlery, bowls, cups etc
  • Trained, certified, and experienced English-speaking Mountain guide/s at KINAPA minimum ratios
  • Lunch
  • Shared public toilet facilities at campsites
  • Dinner
  • Pre-climb briefing / equipment check with the guide / tour consultant in Moshi
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage storage while on trek
  • Specialist tent crew to service and set-up campsites
  • All taxes and VAT applicable
  • 1 Emergency oxygen cylinder per 5 passengers and first aid kit
  • Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project monitoring on Kilimanjaro treks for fair treatment standards
  • All National Park conservation, park entry, camping and rescue fees as applicable
  • 1 x luggage porter carrying luggage of 15kg per person of personal luggage
  • Basic 1” foam sleeping mattress per person
  • Crew transportation to remote gates (Lemosho / Londrossi / Rongai / Umbwe)
  • 1 x transfer from a Moshi based lodge to park gates per group
  • Private portable toilets at campsites (including toilet tent, porter to carry-clean, toilet rolls,)
  • Trained and experienced personal mountain cook and waiter

Not included

  • Pre climb or post climb accommodation
  • Extra Single tents
  • Additional emergency oxygen cylinders
  • Comfort upgrades such as a foldable bed, upgraded menu, celebration items etc.
  • Flying Doctors Emergency Evacuation membership
  • Extra guides or personal porters or extra luggage porters
  • Tips / gratuities
  • Beverages such as soft drinks, alcohol etc.
  • Insurance
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Water on first day of trek
  • Metal & hard plastic water bottles, etc. (note: soft plastics are not permitted on the mountain)

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • Our guide will visit your pre climb lodge the day before your trek to do a briefing and coordinate the start time the next day. You can make your own way to our headquarters near Moshi town and you will see a Shah Tours board on the street with a black and green gate to enter our office.
  • Your guide will visit your base lodge / pre climb lodge the day before your trek to do a briefing and coordinate the start time the next day. The next morning you should see your guide and our vehicle at your lodge reception or in the parking area. If you cannot see our driver / guide you can ask the reception of your lodge to get in touch.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Shah Tours Travel Ltd.

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with lung problems or other known altitude related medical conditions

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 216 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Your guide will visit your base lodge / pre climb lodge the day before your trek to do a briefing and coordinate the start time the next day. The next morning you should see your guide and our vehicle at your lodge reception or in the parking area. If you cannot see our driver / guide you can ask the reception of your lodge to get in touch.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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