Join Kilimanjaro Brothers for a 9-day Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Group Climb in January 2027. Enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery, expert local guides, and a safety-focused climbing experience. Price: USD 3,200 per person. Four climbers are already confirmed. Contact us to reserve your place and reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres.
9 Days Northern Circuit route is one of the best routes on Kilimanjaro, offering nearly 360 degrees of beautiful scenery including the quiet, rarely visited northern slopes.
The Northern Circuit route is the longest and newest of the seven established Kilimanjaro routes. It’s one of the best routes because of its great acclimatisation profile, high summit success rate, nice views, and good relaxed pace.
Kilimanjaro Brothers we offers the 9 Days Northern Circuit as a nine day group climb or private climb. A 10 day variation that includes an overnight at Crater Camp.
It’s also much less crowded than the other Kilimanjaro routes. Simply put, it’s one of the best ways to experience the roof of Africa.
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9 Days Northern Circuit route is the least frequented of the Kilimanjaro routes. The route circles around the quieter northern slope to the east side of the mountain. You get to enjoy remotes slopes and seldom-used camps. It’s the perfect option if you’re looking for a quieter, more relaxed Kilimanjaro climb.
We depart Moshi for Lemosho Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at trailhead, we begin hiking through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.
Elevation: 7,742 ft to 9,498 ft
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Distance: 6 km | 4 miles
Habitat: Rain Forest
Today you trek through the last of the rainforest, before entering moorland terrain. The trail leads towards Shira Plateau and Shira Camp 1, where you stay the night. All in all today’s hike takes about five to six hours.
Elevation: 2,895 m to 3,505 m
Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
We explore the Shira Plateau. It is a gentle walk east on moorland meadows towards Shira 2 Camp. The heath zone displays abundant wildflowers and unique Senecio trees.
Elevation: 11,500 ft to 12,500 ft
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Distance: 7 km | 4 miles
Habitat: Health
On this day you can expect a trek of two to three hours through the high alpine desert. You climb to Lava Tower and the Shark’s Tooth rock formation. You then head back down Moir Camp. This is an important acclimatisation day.
Elevation: 3,810 m to 4,206 m
Distance: 14 km / 8 miles
Hiking time: 2-3 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Today you hike for five to six hours. The trek The trek begins with a steep incline as you journey around Kibo’s north face. You then walk through the alpine desert to reach Pofu Camp, where you spend the night.
Elevation: 4,206 m to 4,033 m
Distance: 12 km / 7 miles
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine desert
Much like the past couple of days, the journey today is lengthy but can be very rewarding. Buffaloes are sometimes spotted here. You cross valleys on this trek of four to five hours and end at Third Cave, where you stay the night.
Elevation: 4,033 m to 3,870 m
Habitat: Semi-desert
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Arctic
Today you undertake a steady climb over the Saddle, a stretch of barren land connecting the two peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. The terrain is pretty inhospitable, being high-altitude desert. You climb for four to five hours to arrive at School Hut, where you get some rest before the big day!
Elevation: 3,870 m to 4,750 m
Distance: 5 km / 3 miles
Hiking time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Arctic
Today is summit day! It’s all been leading to this, so it’s time to dig deep and use all of your determination to reach the top. Picture yourself standing on the roof of Africa and enjoying those unparalleled views!
Distance: 6 km / 4 miles
Hiking time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Arctic
Today you do the last bit of hiking down to the foot of the mountain, where your driver meets you. Time for high-fives and a celebratory drink!
Elevation: 3,068 m to 1,640 m
Distance: 10 km / 6 miles
Hiking time: 3 hours
Habitat: Rainforest
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