Moshi to Londrossi Gate to Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - Travelers will be transported by road from Moshi at 9:00 am to Lemosho Gate. After completing registration, the journey continues along a 4x4 track to the trailhead, where the trek through the rainforest zone begins with a guide. The forest is lush and diverse with flora and fauna, and rain is common in this zone, which may make the path slightly slippery. A short, winding path leads steadily to the first camp.

Big Tree (Mti Mkubwa) Camp to Shira One Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - This morning, the trek quickly leaves the forest zone on a steep path as the dense vegetation gradually transitions into the Heather and Moorland zone. The rest of the day involves a steady hike across the Shira Ridge, offering views of the Shira Peak, the third of Kilimanjaro’s volcanic cones, providing spectacular jagged scenery of this eroded peak.

Shira One Camp to Shira Cathedral Peak to Shira Two Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - Today’s hike gradually crosses the Shira Plateau within the Heather and Moorland, with an optional extra hike to the Shira Cathedral Peak (3880m) before gradually reaching Shira Two Camp. Shira is the third of Kilimanjaro’s volcanic cones, shaped by lava and volcanic activity to create a stunning jagged peak, offering a unique western view of Kibo, the highest of the peaks and the final destination on the tour.

Shira Two Camp to Lava Tower (Optional) to Moir Hut Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - Today, the trek takes a steady pace across the edges of the Heather and Moorland, then into the alpine desert towards the northern Kilimanjaro area. If fitness levels permit, an optional detour via the Lava Tower Camp is available, which is excellent for acclimatization. Moir Hut is a relatively isolated camp, mainly used by those on the Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit, providing a unique northern view of the Kibo Cone. An optional hike to the nearby Lent Group from Moir Hut offers views of these eroded cones and ridges, with potential views into the wilderness plains of Kenya to the north.

Moir Camp to Buffalo (Pofu) Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - Leaving the Moir Valley behind, the trek follows a relatively steep path to the summit of the Lent Hills (if not reached the previous day) before circling north of the Kibo Cone into the alpine desert, enjoying this remote part of the mountain with unique scenery of the Northern Kilimanjaro Peak and the Kenyan plains below.

Buffalo (Pofu) Camp to Third Cave Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - The final day on the Northern Circuit bypass takes travelers through the remote mountain wilderness of the North, likely the least used trail on Kilimanjaro. The hike leads back out of the alpine desert through the Buffalo Ridge and remote valleys until reaching the drier Heather and Moorland area around the Third Cave Camp.

Third Cave Camp to School Hut Camp (or alternatively Kibo Camp)

Mount Kilimanjaro - Today’s hike progresses further towards the Kibo Cone, steadily climbing up and over the edges of the alpine desert, journeying along the edges of the Kibo Saddle. The relatively short distance today allows ample time at the summit camp to rest and prepare for the summit attempt tonight.

School Hut Camp to Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro - In the early morning (around 12:00 am), the final ascent to the summit of Uhuru Peak begins through the arctic zone. The trek is a steep hike over loose volcanic scree through the dark and cold night, taking a slow pace in a zig-zag pattern towards Gilman’s Point (5681m or 18640ft), the first stop on the Kibo Crater Rim. From here, a short (but challenging) hike remains to pass Stella Point (the first stop on the rim for those summiting from Barafu Camp / the Southern Circuit) and further around to Uhuru Peak (5895m or 19341ft), the highest point in Africa. Time spent at the peak is usually brief due to the extreme altitude, and the descent continues via Stella Point to the Southern Circuit Base Camp (Barafu). After a recovery meal, the descent continues through the alpine desert, Heather, and Moorland, where the night is spent.

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi Town

Mount Kilimanjaro - The final day on Kilimanjaro involves a descent through the southern rainforest to Mweka Gate, where a vehicle will be waiting to transport travelers back to Moshi. Typically, the crew will part ways at Mweka Gate, providing a perfect opportunity to bid farewell to the crew, who generally head directly home from the end gate.

• Transfer to and from park gates and a Moshi based lodge
• Accommodation in four season tents with essential camping furniture
• Twice daily health checks with medical oximeter
• Boiled drinking water provided on trek
• Personal hand washing stations at camp
• 100Ltr rubberized holdall bag for gear
• Complete eating utensils provided
• Trained and certified English-speaking mountain guides
• All meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Pre-climb briefing and equipment check
• Luggage storage during trek
• Expert tent crew for camp setup and service
• All taxes and VAT included
• Sleeping mattress provided per person
• Emergency oxygen and first aid kit available
• Fair treatment standard monitoring by Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project
• All conservation, entry, camping, and rescue fees covered
• Luggage portering up to 15kg per person
• Private portable toilet facilities at camps with service
• Crew transportation to remote gates
• Experienced mountain cook and waiter on the team

• 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)

This non-technical Kilimanjaro camping route is among the newest and is regarded as one of the finest routes on Kilimanjaro. It uniquely offers an almost 360-degree trail around the main Kibo cone and intersects with the northern circuit trail, which is seldom used and much quieter than other routes. Its extended length and excellent acclimatization profile provide one of the highest chances of reaching the summit, particularly over 9 or more days. This route is also favored by those wishing to avoid the small ‘scrambling’ section at the Barranco wall, which is encountered on the southern circuit approaches.

• Not recommended for travelers with lung problems or other known altitude related medical conditions

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