8 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking Bliss on Northern Circuit
Operator: BIKE TREK ADVENTURES
Overview
Experience a symphony of success on our 8-day Kilimanjaro Trekking Bliss along the awe-inspiring Northern Circuit Route. Summit triumph and panoramic vistas await those ready to conquer Africa's highest peak. Each day unfolds a new chapter of challenges and triumphs as you traverse diverse landscapes, from dense forests to alpine deserts.
Tour Activities
- Walking safaris (with an armed guide)
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Sleeping bag or bed linen
- Rental vehicle
- Porterage
- Rescue fee
- Park fees
- A professional driver/guide
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- Camping equipment (only sleeping bag/bed linen may be listed as excluded)
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Exclusions
- Bath towels
- Climbing gear
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All flights during the tour
- International flights to/from the start/end of the tour
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline
- Personal items
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Package itinerary
The journey kicks off with a scenic drive to Londorossi gate, the gateway to the Northern Circuit. From here, a trek through lush rainforests leads to the Big Tree Camp. The day covers approximately 10 kilometers, taking 4-5 hours, offering glimpses of diverse flora and fauna.
Included for Day 1 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite
The journey kicks off with a scenic drive to Londorossi gate, the gateway to the Northern Circuit. From here, a trek through lush rainforests leads to the Big Tree Camp. The day covers approximately 10 kilometers, taking 4-5 hours, offering glimpses of diverse flora and fauna.
Included for Day 1 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite
The journey kicks off with a scenic drive to Londorossi gate, the gateway to the Northern Circuit. From here, a trek through lush rainforests leads to the Big Tree Camp. The day covers approximately 10 kilometers, taking 4-5 hours, offering glimpses of diverse flora and fauna.
Included for Day 1 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite
The journey kicks off with a scenic drive to Londorossi gate, the gateway to the Northern Circuit. From here, a trek through lush rainforests leads to the Big Tree Camp. The day covers approximately 10 kilometers, taking 4-5 hours, offering glimpses of diverse flora and fauna.
Included for Day 1 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Campsite
Transitioning from the rainforest, you ascend to Mti Mkubwa, reaching the Shira 1 Camp. The trek spans around 8 kilometers, lasting about 6-7 hours. As you ascend, notice the shift in temperature and landscape, entering the heath and moorland zone.
Included for Day 2 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Shira 1 Campsite
Transitioning from the rainforest, you ascend to Mti Mkubwa, reaching the Shira 1 Camp. The trek spans around 8 kilometers, lasting about 6-7 hours. As you ascend, notice the shift in temperature and landscape, entering the heath and moorland zone.
Included for Day 2 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Shira 1 Campsite
Transitioning from the rainforest, you ascend to Mti Mkubwa, reaching the Shira 1 Camp. The trek spans around 8 kilometers, lasting about 6-7 hours. As you ascend, notice the shift in temperature and landscape, entering the heath and moorland zone.
Included for Day 2 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Shira 1 Campsite
Transitioning from the rainforest, you ascend to Mti Mkubwa, reaching the Shira 1 Camp. The trek spans around 8 kilometers, lasting about 6-7 hours. As you ascend, notice the shift in temperature and landscape, entering the heath and moorland zone.
Included for Day 2 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Shira 1 Campsite
Today's journey encompasses an elevation gain as you ascend to Lava Tower, reaching an altitude of 4,630 meters. Descending to Moir Hut, the day covers approximately 14 kilometers in 7-9 hours, exposing you to the alpine desert landscape.
Included for Day 3 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Moir Hut Campsite
Today's journey encompasses an elevation gain as you ascend to Lava Tower, reaching an altitude of 4,630 meters. Descending to Moir Hut, the day covers approximately 14 kilometers in 7-9 hours, exposing you to the alpine desert landscape.
Included for Day 3 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Moir Hut Campsite
Today's journey encompasses an elevation gain as you ascend to Lava Tower, reaching an altitude of 4,630 meters. Descending to Moir Hut, the day covers approximately 14 kilometers in 7-9 hours, exposing you to the alpine desert landscape.
Included for Day 3 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Moir Hut Campsite
Today's journey encompasses an elevation gain as you ascend to Lava Tower, reaching an altitude of 4,630 meters. Descending to Moir Hut, the day covers approximately 14 kilometers in 7-9 hours, exposing you to the alpine desert landscape.
Included for Day 3 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Moir Hut Campsite
A trek of around 12 kilometers takes you to Buffalo Camp, a place of rugged beauty. The day's journey involves navigating challenging terrains, providing a taste of high-altitude trekking and stunning views of the Shira Plateau.
Included for Day 4 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Buffalo Campsite
A trek of around 12 kilometers takes you to Buffalo Camp, a place of rugged beauty. The day's journey involves navigating challenging terrains, providing a taste of high-altitude trekking and stunning views of the Shira Plateau.
Included for Day 4 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Buffalo Campsite
A trek of around 12 kilometers takes you to Buffalo Camp, a place of rugged beauty. The day's journey involves navigating challenging terrains, providing a taste of high-altitude trekking and stunning views of the Shira Plateau.
Included for Day 4 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Buffalo Campsite
A trek of around 12 kilometers takes you to Buffalo Camp, a place of rugged beauty. The day's journey involves navigating challenging terrains, providing a taste of high-altitude trekking and stunning views of the Shira Plateau.
Included for Day 4 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Buffalo Campsite
The day's trek spans 15 kilometers, leading to the Third Cave. As you traverse the mountainous landscape, witness the unique flora and fauna that thrive in this harsh environment, adapting to the altitude and temperature changes.
Included for Day 5 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Third Cave Campsite
The day's trek spans 15 kilometers, leading to the Third Cave. As you traverse the mountainous landscape, witness the unique flora and fauna that thrive in this harsh environment, adapting to the altitude and temperature changes.
Included for Day 5 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Third Cave Campsite
The day's trek spans 15 kilometers, leading to the Third Cave. As you traverse the mountainous landscape, witness the unique flora and fauna that thrive in this harsh environment, adapting to the altitude and temperature changes.
Included for Day 5 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Third Cave Campsite
The day's trek spans 15 kilometers, leading to the Third Cave. As you traverse the mountainous landscape, witness the unique flora and fauna that thrive in this harsh environment, adapting to the altitude and temperature changes.
Included for Day 5 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Third Cave Campsite
A route to School Hut, covering a distance of approximately 8 kilometers, you will confront the stark beauty of the alpine desert. This leg of the journey prepares you for the final push to Uhuru Peak, testing your resilience against the changing elements.
Included for Day 6 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: School Hut Campsite
A route to School Hut, covering a distance of approximately 8 kilometers, you will confront the stark beauty of the alpine desert. This leg of the journey prepares you for the final push to Uhuru Peak, testing your resilience against the changing elements.
Included for Day 6 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: School Hut Campsite
A route to School Hut, covering a distance of approximately 8 kilometers, you will confront the stark beauty of the alpine desert. This leg of the journey prepares you for the final push to Uhuru Peak, testing your resilience against the changing elements.
Included for Day 6 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: School Hut Campsite
A route to School Hut, covering a distance of approximately 8 kilometers, you will confront the stark beauty of the alpine desert. This leg of the journey prepares you for the final push to Uhuru Peak, testing your resilience against the changing elements.
Included for Day 6 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: School Hut Campsite
The culmination of your ascent! Trek to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, standing at 5,895 meters. Descend to Mweka Camp, traversing through different ecological zones, covering around 20 kilometers in about 10-14 hours.
Included for Day 7 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Mweka Campsite
The culmination of your ascent! Trek to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, standing at 5,895 meters. Descend to Mweka Camp, traversing through different ecological zones, covering around 20 kilometers in about 10-14 hours.
Included for Day 7 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Mweka Campsite
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The culmination of your ascent! Trek to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, standing at 5,895 meters. Descend to Mweka Camp, traversing through different ecological zones, covering around 20 kilometers in about 10-14 hours.
Included for Day 7 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Mweka Campsite
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The culmination of your ascent! Trek to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, standing at 5,895 meters. Descend to Mweka Camp, traversing through different ecological zones, covering around 20 kilometers in about 10-14 hours.
Included for Day 7 : Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner,Drinking water
Accommodations: Mweka Campsite
The final descent, covering approximately 10 kilometers, concludes at Mweka Gate. Celebrate your achievement before heading back to Moshi or Arusha, cherishing the memories of an epic journey.
Included for Day 8 : Breakfast,Lunch,Drinking water
Accommodations:
The final descent, covering approximately 10 kilometers, concludes at Mweka Gate. Celebrate your achievement before heading back to Moshi or Arusha, cherishing the memories of an epic journey.
Included for Day 8 : Breakfast,Lunch,Drinking water
Accommodations:
The final descent, covering approximately 10 kilometers, concludes at Mweka Gate. Celebrate your achievement before heading back to Moshi or Arusha, cherishing the memories of an epic journey.
Included for Day 8 : Breakfast,Lunch,Drinking water
Accommodations:
The final descent, covering approximately 10 kilometers, concludes at Mweka Gate. Celebrate your achievement before heading back to Moshi or Arusha, cherishing the memories of an epic journey.
Included for Day 8 : Breakfast,Lunch,Drinking water
Accommodations:
Guests Reviews
Write review1. John Smith
Embarking on the Northern Circuit with this team was a transformative experience. The guides' expertise and the company's commitment to responsible tourism made every step memorable
2. Emma Johnson
Kilimanjaro's Northern Circuit was a journey of a lifetime. The attention to detail, safety measures, and the stunning landscapes made it an unforgettable adventure.
3. Raj Patel
Trekking the Northern Circuit was both challenging and rewarding. The guides' dedication to safety and environmental preservation added to the overall positive experience.
2. Emma Johnson
Kilimanjaro's Northern Circuit was a journey of a lifetime. The attention to detail, safety measures, and the stunning landscapes made it an unforgettable adventure.
4. Sophie Martin
The Northern Circuit offered an immersive experience of Kilimanjaro's diverse ecosystems. Kudos to the team for their commitment to minimizing environmental impact and supporting local communities
5. Diego Fernandez
I felt in safe hands throughout the trek. The guides' knowledge of the terrain and their commitment to ethical trekking practices were evident. A truly remarkable adventure.
6. Yuki Tanaka
The Northern Circuit showcased Kilimanjaro's grandeur. The meticulous planning, from acclimatization to campsite choices, reflected the company's dedication to the well-being of trekkers
7. Elena Petrova
The Northern Circuit exceeded my expectations. The beauty of the landscapes, coupled with the company's emphasis on responsible tourism, made it a journey I will always cherish
