9 Days 8 Nights Northern Circuit Route
Majali Tours 9 Days 8 Nights Northern Circuit Route
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$2,045.00
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What we'll do
Day 0 Pickup to Airport
You will be picked up from airport. From there you will go to the hotel in Moshi for an orientation on your trek. Your guides will be there to provide you with details on your trek and will also check your trekking gears.
Day 1 LONDROSSI GATE – MTI MKUBWA CAMP: 4.8K /3MI | 3-4 HRS | RAINFOREST
Departing from Moshi a 45-minute drive will take you through welcoming mountainside villages to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner .
Day 2 MTI MKUBWA CAMP – SHIRA I CAMP: 7.9KM/5MI | 4-6HRS | MOORLAND
After a good night sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, we leave the forest behind now, the trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. Temperatures begin to drop. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner .
Day 3 SHIRA I CAMP –SHIRA II CAMP: 6.9KM/4MI | 3-4HRS | LOW ALPINE
Our trek crosses the Shira one of the highest plateaus on Earth, from Shira I Camp to Shira II Camp. Nine-day climbs will stay the night at Shira II Camp joining climbers ascending from the Machame Route. At Shira II Camp it is worth the extra energy to go a bit higher up the plateau to enjoy the stunning view across the valley below and view the Western Breach of Kilimanjaro above. The plateau is exposed so be prepared for a cold night with temperatures getting below zero. Note: 8 Day Climbs continue East to Shira Plateau Ridge to Lava Tower (4,600 meters) and descend to Moir Camp (4,200 meters)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner .
Day 4SHIRA II CAMP- LAVA TOWER – MOIR: 17.7KM/11.1MI | 5-7HRS | HIGH ALPINE
Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization. From Shira Plateau we continue east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the Kibo peak before we then continue, South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev. 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, we come to a second junction, which leads to the Arrow Glacier. We then continue to descend to overnight at Barranco Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner .
Day 5 BUFFALO CAMP: 9.2KM/5.7MI | 5-7HRS | HIGH ALPINE ZONE
We begin with a moderately steep climb out of Moir Valley. If you wish, take a small detour here to climb the summit of Little Lent Hill at 4,375 meters before returning to the Northern Circuit trail. The route follows a series of inclines and declines, skirting around the northern slopes of Kibo to Buffalo Camp. Spectacular views of plains north of Kilimanjaro that stretches as far as the eye can see to the Kenyan / Tanzanian border. You will arrive at Buffalo Camp just after midday, where you will have lunch and have time to rest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 6 BUFFALO CAMP – RONGAI 3RD CAVE: 6.8KM /4.3MI | 5-7HRS | ALPINE DESERT
Day six starts with a climb up the Buffalo Ridge and down into Pofu Camp where lunch is served. We continue East around the Northern slopes to the Rongai Third Cave. Today’s climb is shorter than the day before and you should be feeling better acclimatized to the altitude at this point. You will arrive at the Third Cave just around mid-afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner .
Day 7 RONGAI 3RD CAVE – SCHOOL HUT:4.8KM /3MI | 5-7HRS | GLACIAL ZONE
A steady ascent and over the Saddle which sits between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi Peak. Continue Southwest to School Hut where you will be served an early dinner and the rest as you will begin just before midnight to start your summit attempt. Remember to prepare all your gear, including warm clothes, insulated water bottles, snacks, headlamp, and camera before going to bed.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner .
Day 8 SCHOOL HUT – SUMMIT: 5.9KM /3.7MI | 6-8HRS | – MWEKA CAMP: 13KM /8MI DOWN | 5-6HRS | GLACIERS, SNOW CAPPED SUMMIT
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner .
Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
We continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way.
Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa!
After photos, celebrations and maybe a few tears of joy we take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain. Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Overnight Mweka Camp.
Day 9 MWEKA CAMP – MWEKA GATE – MOSHI: 9.1KM/6MI |3-4HRS | RAINFOREST.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner .
After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles.
From the gate, a vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes). Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations!!
Where we'll go
Meeting point
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport https://www.kilimanjaroairport.go.tz/ Other Pickup Destination, where you will meet a Majali guide, and be transferred to the hotel. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are prepared to trek Kilimanjaro on the Marangu Route for 6 days by checking your gear and giving you a brief breakdown of the trip.
Good to know
Good to know
10% of the total Paments must be done before as a Booking confirmiation,for reservation purporse. Complete the rest payments after arrival before the tour start.
What is included?
- Transport: - Pick-up and Drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport - Group transfer to the trailhead - Pick-up at the exit from the trailhead and transfer to the hotel.
- Hiking and safety equipment ? Oxygen Meters - First Aid Kits - Bottled Oxygen for emergency use only - Four Season 3- person Tents - Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Cutlery - Heater for Dining Tent - Portable Shower - Portable Toilet - 4-inch (10-cm) thick and comfortable sleeping mats; - GPS-tracking service
- Climbing crew: - Professional guides, licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All our guides are the holder of Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certifications. - Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, etc.).
- Entry fees: - Kilimanjaro National Park permits, crew fees, camping/hut fees, rescue fees and Value Added Tax (VAT) and all other fees collected by the Tanzania National Parks Authority.
- Meals: - All meals on the hike. Prepared by our professional cooks. (vegetarian/gluten-free/halal options are available at no extra cost ) - Celebration dinner after climb - All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, juice, hot chocolate and water).
- Accommodation: - 2 Nights at a 3 - star hotel with breakfast included ( before and after the climb ) Please note: All accommodation is on sharing basis (i.e. you will be sharing with your travel companion a twin/double room in the hotel and a tent during the hike. If you travel alone, we will match you with a same-sex adventurer), however a if you prefer a single hotel room or single tent that can be provided at an extra cost. We also offer other amenities for an extra cost such as a heater for your personal tents.
What is not included?
- Airfare
- Visas
- Lunch & Dinner at Hotel
- Personal Gear & Equipment
- Tips for the crew ( we recommend $200-$250 per hiker
What to bring
- Summit gears
- warm gears
- trekking boots
- sun glass
- sun lotion
- warm hat
- walking sticks
- big bag
- rain gears
- day pack
Cancellation and refund
The booking fee ($45.00 p.p. included in the displayed price) is non-refundable if you cancel your booking. If a local cancels a booking or does not show up at the agreed time and place, you receive a full refund of the booking fee.
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Majali tours Ltd company is Local registered in tourism and operates legally, our company is run by qualified professionals with sufficient knowledge and experience, the aim is to provide the best service to all our guests by providing high quality service regardless of gender, age or physical differences, We offer a wide range of unique services to a wide range of companies from our specialists in different fields depending on your needs based on the expertise we have ,Majali tours Ltd we would like to advise our guests on their trip before, such as weather, different periods, how to do and which way is best at that time, in order to get the right service to our customers, our tour guides have an experienced first Aid certificate with a high standard.
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