Perfect for
- ✓Travelers who want the highest acclimatization profile
- ✓Private groups with time for a slower mountain pace
- ✓Climbers looking for quieter scenery away from busy trails
Kilimanjaro climb package
Northern Circuit Route climb with final selling rates
This private Kilimanjaro climb package uses the final selling rates from the supplied PDF and keeps the visitor-facing cost simple by group size. The mountain itinerary begins after the included pre-trek stay and transfer support.
Package highlights
- ✓Western approach with remote northern traverse
- ✓Excellent acclimatization time before summit night
- ✓Camping route supported by guides, porters, and cook
- ✓Final selling rates already include Njiro Legacy handling margin
Package price
9-Day Northern Circuit Kilimanjaro Climb prices
Rates are USD per person by climbing group size. The 7+ column is the lowest published rate for this package.
| Group size | Final selling price |
|---|---|
| 1 climber | USD 2,888 pp |
| 2 climbers | USD 2,726 pp |
| 3 climbers | USD 2,633 pp |
| 4 climbers | USD 2,524 pp |
| 5 climbers | USD 2,518 pp |
| 6 climbers | USD 2,517 pp |
| 7+ climbers | USD 2,492 pp |
Day-by-day route
9-day Northern Circuit route itinerary
The outline below is written for website visitors. Daily walking times, camps, and exact logistics can be adjusted by the lead guide according to weather, park operations, and group pace.
Full Itinerary
Detailed daily mountain program with camps, summit preparation, and descent details.
1
Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Begin from the western forest zone and trek through rainforest to the first mountain camp.
Program
- ✓Begin from the western forest zone and trek through rainforest to the first mountain camp.
Mountain focus
- ✓Walk slowly, hydrate well, and follow daily guide checks for altitude comfort.
Overnight
Mti Mkubwa Camp
Mountain meals and drinking water are included during the climb.
2
Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp
Leave the forest and climb into heath and moorland with wide views across the Shira Plateau.
Program
- ✓Leave the forest and climb into heath and moorland with wide views across the Shira Plateau.
Mountain focus
- ✓Walk slowly, hydrate well, and follow daily guide checks for altitude comfort.
Overnight
Shira 1 Camp
Mountain meals and drinking water are included during the climb.
3
Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Cross the plateau at a measured pace, building altitude slowly and preparing for the higher mountain.
Program
- ✓Cross the plateau at a measured pace, building altitude slowly and preparing for the higher mountain.
Mountain focus
- ✓Walk slowly, hydrate well, and follow daily guide checks for altitude comfort.
Overnight
Shira 2 Camp
Mountain meals and drinking water are included during the climb.
4
Shira 2 Camp to Moir Hut
Continue toward the quieter northern side with optional acclimatization time around Lent Hills.
Program
- ✓Continue toward the quieter northern side with optional acclimatization time around Lent Hills.
Mountain focus
- ✓Walk slowly, hydrate well, and follow daily guide checks for altitude comfort.
Overnight
Moir Hut Camp
Mountain meals and drinking water are included during the climb.
5
Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp
Traverse remote northern slopes with broad mountain views and fewer climbers on the trail.
Program
- ✓Traverse remote northern slopes with broad mountain views and fewer climbers on the trail.
Mountain focus
- ✓Walk slowly, hydrate well, and follow daily guide checks for altitude comfort.
Overnight
Buffalo Camp
Mountain meals and drinking water are included during the climb.
6
Buffalo Camp to Third Cave
Walk across open alpine terrain toward the eastern side of the mountain and rest before the summit approach.
Program
- ✓Walk across open alpine terrain toward the eastern side of the mountain and rest before the summit approach.
Mountain focus
- ✓Walk slowly, hydrate well, and follow daily guide checks for altitude comfort.
Overnight
Third Cave Camp
Mountain meals and drinking water are included during the climb.
7
Third Cave to School Hut
Reach the high base camp area, eat early, rest, and prepare clothing and gear for summit night.
Program
- ✓Reach the high base camp area, eat early, rest, and prepare clothing and gear for summit night.
Mountain focus
- ✓Walk slowly, hydrate well, and follow daily guide checks for altitude comfort.
Overnight
School Hut
Mountain meals and drinking water are included during the climb.
8
Summit Uhuru Peak and descend to Mweka Camp
Start before midnight, climb to Gilman's Point and Uhuru Peak, then descend to Mweka for recovery.
Program
- ✓Start before midnight, climb to Gilman's Point and Uhuru Peak, then descend to Mweka for recovery.
Mountain focus
- ✓Walk slowly, hydrate well, and follow daily guide checks for altitude comfort.
Overnight
Mweka Camp
Mountain meals and drinking water are included during the climb.
9
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Finish the descent through forest, receive summit certificates, and transfer back toward Moshi or Arusha.
Program
- ✓Finish the descent through forest, receive summit certificates, and transfer back toward Moshi or Arusha.
Mountain focus
- ✓Walk slowly, hydrate well, and follow daily guide checks for altitude comfort.
Overnight
No mountain overnight
Mountain meals and drinking water are included during the climb.
Accommodation and mountain support
Accommodation and mountain support used
Pre-trek
1 Night at Njiro Legacy
Full-board hotel stay before the mountain route begins.
Mountain crew
Guides, porters, and cook
Professional crew support throughout the climb, including mountain meals and drinking water.
Accommodation
Long camping route
Camping equipment is included for camping routes. Marangu uses hut accommodation.
Safety
Oxygen, first aid, and summit certificate
Safety equipment and summit certificate are included as part of the climb package.
Cost details
Package cost includes and excludes
Included
- ✓1 night at Njiro Legacy on full board
- ✓Transfer from Arusha / Njiro Legacy to Moshi
- ✓Mountain transfers between Moshi and the park gate
- ✓All Kilimanjaro park fees
- ✓Professional guides, porters, and cook
- ✓Meals and drinking water on the mountain
- ✓Camping equipment except on Marangu route
- ✓Safety equipment including oxygen and first aid
- ✓Summit certificate
- ✓Operational handling and service margin
Excluded
- ×International flights and visa
- ×Travel insurance, which is mandatory
- ×Tips of about USD 25-30 per person per day
- ×Personal trekking gear
- ×Additional hotel nights
- ×Private toilet, shower tent, and gear rental unless requested
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