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Climbing Mt.Nothern Circuit Route 9days
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 9d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Traverse through a wider range of ecosystems
- The extended itinerary prioritizes acclimatization
- offers a less crowded and more scenic approach
Activity location
- Moshi
- Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
- Gilman's Point, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
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Climbing Mt.Nothern Circuit Route 9days
- 9d
- English
What's included, what's not
- Professional mountain guides: Experienced and certified guides will lead your trek, ensuring your safety and providing insightful commentary along the way.
- Park entrance fees and permits: All necessary permits and park entrance fees are covered, allowing you to focus on enjoying the trek.
- Meals: Nutritious and delicious meals prepared by our experienced cooks will fuel your adventure (dietary restrictions can be accommodated).
- Camping accommodation: Comfortable tents and camping equipment will be provided throughout the trek.
- Porters: A dedicated team of porters will carry your camping gear and supplies, allowing you to hike with just a daypack.
- Safety equipment: All essential safety equipment, including first-aid kits, will be readily available.
- Transportation: Transfers between Moshi and the Londorossi Gate are included.
- Government taxes: All applicable government taxes are covered
- International flights: Roundtrip airfare to Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) is not included.
- Tanzania visa: You'll need to obtain a visa for Tanzania before your trip. Costs can vary depending on your nationality.
- Travel insurance: Comprehensive travel insurance that covers medical emergencies, trip cancellation, and baggage loss is highly recommended.
- Personal gear: You'll need to bring your own suitable clothing and trekking gear, including a sleeping bag, hiking boots, and a headlamp.
- Tipping: While tipping is not mandatory, it's a common way to show your appreciation for the hard work and dedication of your guides, porters, and cooks.
- Drinks: While meals are included, you may want to budget for additional drinks like bottled water or sports drinks to stay hydrated throughout the trek.
- Souvenirs: There will be opportunities to purchase souvenirs during your trip, so factor in some extra spending money if you'd like.
What you can expect
Day 1-2: The adventure begins with a scenic drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate, where your Kilimanjaro trek commences. Lush rainforests teeming with exotic birdlife will greet you on the lower slopes. Breathe in the fresh air and keep an eye out for colobus monkeys swinging through the trees as you ascend to Shira Camp 1.
Day 3-4: As you conquer higher elevations on the Shira Plateau, the landscape transforms dramatically. Volcanic rock formations and otherworldly vegetation will leave you breathless. You might even spot elusive black and white colobus monkeys or be surprised by a giant groundsel, a unique plant resembling a giant daisy. Acclimatization hikes will be strategically incorporated to prepare your body for the summit push.
Day 5: Leaving the Shira Plateau behind, you'll enter Moir Valley, a stunning landscape dotted with giant heather and volcanic rock formations. Keep your camera ready for panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.
Day 6: Today's trek leads you to Buffalo Camp, offering a dramatic shift in scenery. Sparse vegetation and semi-desert landscapes dominate this area, a stark contrast to the earlier rainforests. Look out for signs of wildlife like klipspringers, small antelopes that expertly navigate the rocky terrain.
Day 7: The journey continues towards School Hut, where the iconic Kibo Peak, the highest point in Africa, comes into full view. Prepare to be mesmerized by the glaciers clinging to its slopes.
Day 8: Summit day arrives! An early morning pre-dawn push takes you through challenging terrain, but the reward is unparalleled. As you reach Gilman's Point, the first rays of sunlight will paint the African sky in vibrant hues. Witness the magnificent glaciers cascading down the Kibo crater rim and, on a clear day, spot the Kenyan border in the distance. After celebrating your achievement, you'll descend to Millennium Camp for a well-deserved rest.
Day 9: The final leg of your trek takes you down the Mweka Route, offering a different perspective of the mountain. Lush forests reappear, and you'll have ample time to reflect on your incredible accomplishment. Reaching Mweka Gate signifies the official end of your Kilimanjaro adventure, and you'll be transferred back to your hotel in Moshi, forever marked by your conquest of the “Roof of Africa.
Location
Activity location
- Moshi
- Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
- Gilman's Point, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania