9-Day Northern Circuit Route Mount Kilimanjaro
Offered by Wildflip Company Ltd
Once-in-a-lifetime Experience
This safari includes exclusive access to private conservancies and top-rated guides.
Fully Inclusive
Accommodation, meals, transport, and park fees are all included in the price.
About this safari
The Northern Circuit is Kilimanjaro’s longest and most scenic route, a 9-day expedition that circles the remote northern slopes of Africa’s highest mountain in near solitude. Unlike the busier southern routes, this journey takes you through rarely visited terrain where the mountain reveals itself one extraordinary landscape at a time: lush montane rainforest, dramatic volcanic moorland, high-altitude lava formations, and the breathtaking barren alpine desert of the upper mountain.
The extended itinerary is not merely about distance or spectacle and it is purposefully designed around the single most critical factor in summit success: exceptional acclimatization. By spending more days on the mountain and gradually ascending the remote northern slopes, your body has every opportunity to adapt to the altitude, dramatically increasing your chances of reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the roof of Africa on summit night. This is the route chosen by experienced mountaineers, altitude-conscious trekkers, and anyone for whom reaching the summit is not merely a hope but a plan.
With Kilimanjaro Climbing Tours, every stage of this extraordinary journey is supported by professional mountain guides, expert cooks, and a dedicated porter team, all fairly compensated and ethically treated, so that your only task is to walk, breathe, and absorb one of the most profound experiences available to any human being on this planet.
Day-by-day Itinerary
D1Day 1
Kilimanjaro National Park • Mti Mkubwa Camp
Day 1
Kilimanjaro National Park • Mti Mkubwa Camp
Your Kilimanjaro adventure begins at Lemosho Gate, located at 2,100 metres, following the registration formalities. This is a brief and straightforward process before you take your first steps into one of Africa's most remarkable mountain ecosystems. The trail immediately enters the lush montane rainforest, Kilimanjaro's richest and most biologically diverse zone, where towering trees draped in moss create a cathedral-like canopy overhead. The air is cool and damp, while birdsong fills the surrounding forest.
This gentle first day is designed to help you ease gradually into the mountain environment. The terrain is manageable, the path is well defined, and the forest provides spectacular scenery throughout the journey. Black-and-white colobus monkeys are frequently seen moving through the upper canopy, while a remarkable variety of colourful birdlife can be found among the trees and undergrowth. Sunbirds, turacos, and hornbills are among the species commonly encountered. The 7 km walk takes approximately three to four hours at a comfortable pace and ends at Mti Mkubwa Camp, located at 2,780 metres. Also known as "Big Tree Camp," this is where your support crew will have the tents prepared, water boiling, and a three-course hot meal ready to welcome you at the end of your first extraordinary day on Kilimanjaro.
Pricing by season & group size
Year Round
Year-round
| Season | Solo traveler |
|---|---|
Year Round Year-round | £2,241 |
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