The longest and most successful Kilimanjaro route, circling the quiet northern slopes before summit night.
Follow the main stages of this climb from arrival or park gate to summit and descent.
Open each day for trekking distance, habitat, overnight, and route details.
Arrive, transfer to Moshi, meet your mountain guide, and complete briefing and equipment inspection.
Accommodation: Keys Hotel, MoshiRegister at Londorossi Gate and trek through rainforest to Big Tree Camp.
Distance 6 km | Hiking 3-4 hours | Overnight: Mti Mkubwa CampAscend into heath and moorland with views of Shira Plateau and Kibo Peak.
Distance 8 km | Hiking 5-6 hours | Overnight: Shira Camp 1Cross the Shira Plateau at a gentle pace for acclimatization.
Distance 7 km | Hiking 3-4 hours | Overnight: Shira Camp 2Continue to remote Moir Camp beneath Lent Hills.
Distance 9 km | Hiking 5-6 hours | Overnight: Moir CampBegin the northern circuit across remote alpine desert with views into Kenya.
Distance 12 km | Hiking 5-7 hours | Overnight: Pofu CampContinue around the northern slopes and descend slightly for acclimatization.
Distance 8 km | Hiking 4-6 hours | Overnight: Third Cave CampAscend to School Hut, rest, hydrate, and prepare for summit night.
Distance 5 km | Hiking 4-5 hours | Overnight: School HutSummit Uhuru Peak at sunrise and descend via Barafu to Millennium Camp.
Distance 16 km | Hiking 12-15 hours | Overnight: Millennium CampDescend through rainforest, collect certificates, and transfer back to Moshi.
Distance 12 km | Hiking 4-6 hours
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