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The Northern Circuit is the newest and longest standard route on Kilimanjaro, and the only one that genuinely circles the mountain rather than approaching and retreating along a single line. Several days are spent on the northern slopes that almost no other route touches.
The extra length translates directly into the best acclimatisation profile of any itinerary we offer, and correspondingly the highest typical summit success rate — the trade-off is simply time and cost.
Travel on your own schedule — dates, pace and accommodation level are yours to choose. Tell us your group size and preferred dates on the enquiry form below and we'll confirm exact pricing.
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After a night at Arusha Planet Lodge, you're collected early and driven to the gate. Registration at Londorossi Gate, then a walk through dense montane rainforest to Mti Mkubwa (2,780m).
The forest thins into moorland as the trail climbs onto the Shira Plateau, reaching Shira 1 Camp (3,500m).
A shorter day crossing the plateau to Shira 2 Camp (3,900m), with time to acclimatise and take in the volcanic scenery.
Rather than turning toward Lava Tower and Barranco, the Northern Circuit branches north to the quiet Moir Hut area (4,200m), used by only a handful of routes.
A full day tracing the mountain's northern slopes, well away from the busier southern routes, to Buffalo Camp (4,020m).
The trail continues around the northern side toward the eastern approach, reaching Third Cave Camp (~3,900m), with Mawenzi's peak visible across the saddle.
The route joins the standard summit-approach path, climbing to Barafu Camp (4,673m), your base for the summit push, with the afternoon free to rest.
A midnight departure and steady climb to Stella Point, then Uhuru Peak (5,895m) for sunrise, followed by the long descent to Mweka Camp (3,100m).
A final descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where your certificate is issued before the drive back to Arusha, where a room is waiting at Arusha Planet Lodge for a hot shower and a final night before your onward journey.
Per person, by group size — pick an accommodation level to compare
| 2 people | 4 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|
| $3,000 per person | $2,390 per person | $2,190 per person |
Prices are a starting point — they move with season, exact dates and final group size. Tell us your details on the enquiry form below and we'll confirm the exact figure.
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What makes this experience exceptional
Several days on Kilimanjaro's northern slopes, a side of the mountain almost no other route reaches.
More days at altitude before the summit push than any other standard itinerary.
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