9 Days Conquer Kilimanjaro Hike via the Northern Circuit Route

Description

Day 1: Arrival in Moshi

• Activities: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Moshi.
• Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi (Springlands Hotel)
• Meals: Dinner (if arriving early enough)

Day 2: Moshi to Licencer (Lemosho Gate) – Hike to Big Tree Camp

• Elevation: 2,100 m to 2,650 m
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Accommodation: Camping at Big Tree Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Big Tree Camp to Shira 1 Camp

• Elevation: 2,650 m to 3,500 m
• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
• Accommodation: Camping at Shira 1 Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

• Elevation: 3,500 m to 3,850 m
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Accommodation: Camping at Shira 2 Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

• Elevation: 3,850 m to 4,600 m (then descend to 3,900 m)
• Hiking Time: 6-7 hours
• Accommodation: Camping at Barranco Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

• Elevation: 3,900 m to 4,000 m
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Accommodation: Camping at Karanga Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

• Elevation: 4,000 m to 4,673 m
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Accommodation: Camping at Barafu Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (Summit) and Descend to Mweka Camp

• Elevation: 4,673 m to 5,895 m (then descend to 3,100 m)
• Hiking Time: 11-15 hours round trip
• Accommodation: Camping at Mweka Camp
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate and Departure

• Elevation: 3,100 m to 1,640 m
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Activities: Transfer back to Moshi.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch