Kilimanjaro in 9 giorni — Northern Circuit

• Highest summit success rate
• Very quiet north side
• Views of every side of the mountain
• Nine days to enjoy it slowly

Percorso: Moshi – Lemosho Gate – Shira – Lava Tower – Moir Hut – Buffalo Camp – Third Cave – School Hut – Uhuru Peak – Mweka

1. Giorno 1Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa

   Drive to Lemosho Gate and walk through the rainforest.

   • 2,650 m
   • Cammino: 3–4 hours
   • Mti Mkubwa Camp
   • B, L, D
2. Giorno 2Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1

   Up onto the Shira Plateau.

   • 3,610 m
   • Cammino: 5–6 hours
   • Shira 1 Camp
   • B, L, D
3. Giorno 3Shira 1 to Shira 2

   An easy day across the plateau to help acclimatisation.

   • 3,850 m
   • Cammino: 3–4 hours
   • Shira 2 Camp
   • B, L, D
4. Giorno 4Lava Tower to Moir Hut

   Climb to the Lava Tower and turn north to Moir Hut.

   • 4,200 m
   • Cammino: 5–6 hours
   • Moir Hut
   • B, L, D
5. Giorno 5Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp

   Start the circuit around the quiet northern slopes.

   • 4,020 m
   • Cammino: 5–7 hours
   • Buffalo Camp
   • B, L, D
6. Giorno 6Buffalo Camp to Third Cave

   Walk east with views over Kenya.

   • 3,870 m
   • Cammino: 5–6 hours
   • Third Cave Camp
   • B, L, D
7. Giorno 7Third Cave to School Hut

   Climb towards Kibo and the summit base.

   • 4,750 m
   • Cammino: 4–5 hours
   • School Hut
   • B, L, D
8. Giorno 8Summit day and down to Mweka

   Start near midnight, reach Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) at sunrise and walk down to Mweka Camp.

   • 5,895 m
   • Cammino: 13–15 hours
   • Mweka Camp
   • B, L, D
9. Giorno 9Mweka Gate and back to Moshi

   Down through the forest, certificates and celebration.

   • 1,640 m
   • Cammino: 3–4 hours
   • Hotel in Moshi
   • B, L

Pasti: B = colazione, L = pranzo, D = cena.

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