The most scenic Kilimanjaro trek combining Machame and Rongai routes.
The Northern Circuit is a 9-day route combining the best of Machame and Rongai. It offers panoramic views, fewer crowds, and a high summit success rate.
Duration: 9 Days | Difficulty: T2 Trials | Daily Distance: 15-20km | Daily Ascent: 500-1000m | Fee Starting: USD 1864
Moshi → Starting Point → Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,780m)
Distance: 4.7km | Time: 2:25h | Ascent: 400m
Mti Mkubwa (2,750m) → Shira Camp 1 (3,550m)
Distance: 6.35km | Time: 6:40h | Ascent: 490m | Descent: 50m
Shira Camp 1 (3,550m) → Shira Camp 2 (3,840m)
Distance: 7.7km | Time: 3:20h | Ascent: 320m | Descent: 60m
Shira Camp 2 (3,850m) → Lava Tower (4,600m) → Moir Camp (4,200m)
Distance: 4.89km | Time: 5:30h | Ascent: 360m | Descent: 80m
Moir Camp (4,200m) → Buffalo Camp (4,020m)
Distance: 9.9km | Time: 3:40h | Ascent: 270m | Descent: 440m
Buffalo Camp (4,020m) → Rongai Third Cave (3,800m)
Distance: 5.6km | Time: 1:50h | Ascent: 50m | Descent: 100m
Third Cave (3,800m) → School Hut (4,800m)
Distance: 3.91km | Time: 2:15h | Ascent: 1,420m
School Hut (4,800m) → Uhuru Peak (5,895m) → Mweka Camp (3,950m)
Distance: 17.4km | Time: 10:40h | Ascent: 1,190m | Descent: 2,800m
Mweka Camp (3,100m) → Mweka Gate (1,800m) → Moshi
Distance: 8.7km | Time: 3:40h | Descent: 1,420m
Note: Best time to climb: June – October