12 Days
Daily Tour
20 people
English
The extended version of Northern Circuit route includes two extra days to get proper acclimatization before overnight at Crater Camp. Situated close to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro at the altitude of 5790 m, this is the highest overnight possible at the equator, so we will do our utmost to make your Kilimanjaro climb comfortable, as well as unforgettable. Only a lucky few can lay claim to having seen the night skies at this altitude and they are indeed a sight to behold: Kilimanjaro Glaciers against the backdrop of the Milky Way! While such ascents are never without their risks, the Alaitol Safaris Team has both the expertise and equipment to ensure your safety at Kilimanjaro Crater Camp.
A staff member will escort you from the airport to your scenic lodge in the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Overnight: Ndarakwai Ranch (4,200')
Spend an acclimatization day shaking off the jet lag at Ndarakwai Ranch. Look for wildlife on leisurely hikes through the ranch's extensive grounds. Overnight: Ndarakwai Ranch (4,200') Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner
Drive through dense rainforest to the trailhead, then hike to your night's camp. Be on the lookout for rare black-and-white Colobus monkeys swinging in the canopy overhead. Overnight: Shira 1 Camp (11,499') Meals:Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner Hours trekking: 1-2
Hike through misty, cloud-covered terrain into the sparser moorlands. Overnight: Moir Camp (13,700') Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Hours trekking: 4-5
Vegetation begins to thin as you climb higher. Look for one of Kilimanjaro's best-known lava formations, the Shark's Tooth. Overnight: Pofu Camp (13,200') Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner Hours trekking: 5-7
Enjoy extraordinary views of massive volcanic formations and strange, alien-looking plant life. Camp above this lunar landscape in a remote location overlooking Kenya's vast badlands. Overnight: Rongai Caves 2 Camp (11,450') Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Hours trekking: 5-7
Cross the alpine desert, where volcanic towers, rocky overhangs, and large boulder formations dot the trail. Overnight: Kikelewa Caves Camp (11,850') Dinner: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Hours trekking: 3-5
Located next to a placid lake at the foot of Mawenzi (Kilimanjaro's second-highest volcanic cone), today's camp offers spectacular views of Mawenzi's many spires. Overnight: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (14,210') Meals:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Hours trekking: 4-6
Trek across the stark Saddle to the foot of Kibo (Kilimanjaro's highest cone). Rest up in preparation for tomorrow's daytime summit bid. Overnight: Kibo Hut Camp (15,486') Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Hours trekking: 5-6
Wake before dawn to start your summit approach. You'll reach Uhuru Peak in the early afternoon, when few groups are around. A short descent brings you to Crater Camp, set in soft sands near the famed Furtwangler Glacier. Overnight: Crater Camp (18,802') Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Hours trekking: 7-10 to Summit / 1-2 to Crater Camp
See the famous Ash Pit during a morning hike to Reusch Crater, or summit for a second time as the sun rises. A steep descent brings you to your final Kilimanjaro camp. Overnight: Mweka Millennium Camp (12,500') Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Hours trekking: 6-8
Celebrate with a farewell lunch at the gate with your group, guides, and porters. Transfer to a day room in Moshi for a hot shower and rest before your evening flight home. Day room: Kia Lodge Hours trekking: 4-6
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