10-Day Northern Circuit Private Climb by Lobelia Lane (Sample)

About this tour

Sample listing: this is an example profile showing how operators appear on KiliBookings. It is not a real company and cannot receive quote requests.

The Northern Circuit is Kilimanjaro’s longest route. It starts in the west and circles the remote northern slopes, giving one of the most gradual ascent profiles on the mountain. This sample listing shows how a 10-day climb by Lobelia Lane Climbs would appear on KiliBookings.

Key facts

• Route: Northern Circuit
• Duration: 10 days on the mountain
• Group type: Private climb (your group only)
• Maximum group size: 8 climbers
• Price: from US$4,800 to US$5,900 per person (example prices for this sample listing)
• Starts from: Arusha

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 1: Drive to Londorossi Gate and hike to Mti Mkubwa Camp (about 2,650 m).
2. Day 2: Climb onto the Shira Ridge to Shira 1 Camp (about 3,500 m).
3. Day 3: Cross the plateau to Shira 2 Camp (about 3,850 m).
4. Day 4: Climb to Lava Tower (about 4,630 m), then traverse north to Moir Hut (about 4,200 m).
5. Day 5: Begin the northern traverse to Buffalo Camp (about 4,020 m), with views toward Kenya.
6. Day 6: Extra acclimatisation day: short walk to Pofu Camp (about 4,000 m) on the quiet northern slopes.
7. Day 7: Continue east to Third Cave (about 3,870 m).
8. Day 8: Climb to School Hut (about 4,750 m) and rest before the summit.
9. Day 9: Summit night via Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), then descend to Mweka Camp (about 3,100 m).
10. Day 10: Descend to Mweka Gate and transfer back to your hotel.

What’s included

• All Kilimanjaro National Park fees, rescue fee and VAT
• Licensed lead guide, assistant guides, cook and porters
• Return transfers between your hotel and the trailhead
• All meals on the mountain and treated drinking water
• Sleeping tents, mattresses and mess tent with chairs (huts on Marangu)
• Pulse-oximeter health checks twice a day
• First-aid kit and summit certificate
• One night in Arusha or Moshi before and after the climb
• Private toilet tent

Not included

• International flights and Tanzanian visa
• Travel insurance (must cover trekking to 6,000 m and evacuation)
• Tips for guides, cook and porters
• Personal gear, sleeping bag and clothing (rental available)
• Drinks and snacks off the mountain, and personal expenses

Operator: Lobelia Lane Climbs (Sample). Altitudes are approximate. Real listings show the operator’s own itinerary and prices. Want your climbs shown like this? List your company.