Day
01
Briefing and gear check
Equipment check and health briefing.
Mountain·TZ-KILI-005
WakuWaku × Aloha Africa — Official partner tour
Kilimanjaro Climb | Northern Circuit, 9 Days
The longest and most remote route. Circling halfway around Kilimanjaro's northern side, it offers 360-degree panoramas and one of the best summit success rates on the mountain (over 95%).
Departs Moshi / Arusha
Best January–March, June–October
Duration
9
days
Price
On request
Quoted for your group
Group
6
max
Difficulty
Challenging
4/5
01 — Highlights
- 01
One of the highest summit success rates (over 95%)
- 02
360-degree panoramas from the north
- 03
Nine days to give yourself the best chance
- 04
The quietest, most remote route
02 — Itinerary
Day
02
Lemosho → Big Tree Camp
Start the climb.
Day
03
Shira 1 Camp
Acclimatisation.
Day
04
Moir Camp
Onto the Northern Circuit.
Day
05
Pofu Camp
Panoramas on the northern side.
Day
06
Third Cave Camp
Continued acclimatisation.
Day
07
School Hut Camp
Preparing for the summit push.
Day
08
Summit Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp
Midnight start, summit, then descend.
Day
09
Descent → Moshi / Arusha
Summit certificates presented at Mweka Gate.
03 — Inclusions
- +Return transfers from your accommodation
- +Licensed professional mountain guides and porters
- +Park entry and camping fees
- +All meals on the mountain (full board)
- +Drinking water
- +Camping equipment (personal tents, mess tent, table and chairs)
- +Government taxes and conservation fees
- +Pre-climb briefing and gear check
- +First-aid kit and safety equipment on the mountain
- +24-hour support during the climb
04 — Exclusions
- −Tips for guides, porters and cook (recommended)
- −Travel insurance (essential for high-altitude trekking)
- −Personal climbing gear (boots, clothing, sleeping bag — rental available)
- −Alcohol and soft drinks
- −Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
- −Accommodation before and after the climb (can be arranged)
- −International flights and visa
— Operated by Aloha Africa
This tour is run on the ground by Aloha Africa, WakuWaku Africa Tour's official partner in Tanzania. Experienced English-speaking guides or licensed mountain guides accompany you, and the full package includes a 4WD pop-up-roof vehicle, all accommodation, all meals and 24-hour support. Our coordinators handle your enquiry and booking and stay with you through the trip.