Northern Circuit Counter-Clockwise
One of our recommended routes, the Northern Circuit Counter-Clockwise is a relatively new route option that runs along the north side of Kili and allows almost a complete circumnavigation of Kibo. This beautiful route allows you to experience a side of the mountain that most never see. The route starts the same as Rongai, then heads around the north side of Kibo linking up with Machame route to the summit. Only available in the dry season, it avoids the crowds of the more popular routes and is the recommended route for those wishing to do the Western Breach finish. The altitude gain over the duration provides for excellent acclimatization for a high success rate.
Northern Circuit Clockwise can be done in 8, 9 or 10 days.
Pricing
Pricing is based on the number of hikers in the group. Pricing below does not include non-mountain costs such as airport transfers and lodging. We accept USD or BTC.
Sample Route (9 Days):
Day 1: Start at Rongai Gate (1950m) and hike 7km for ~3 to 4 hours with an altitude gain of 650m to Simba Camp (2650m).
Day 2: Hike from Simba Camp (2650m) 12km for ~6 to 8 hours with an altitude gain of 1285m to Third Cave Camp (3935m).
Day 3: Hike from Third Cave Camp (3935m) 8km for ~6 to 7 hours with an altitude gain of 90m to Pofu Camp (4025m).
Day 4: Hike from Pofu Camp (4025m) 9km for ~7 to 8 hours with an altitude gain of 150m to Moir Camp (4175m).
Day 5: Hike from Moir Camp (4175m) 5km for ~3 to 4 hours with an altitude loss of 215m to Barranco Camp (3960m).
Day 6: Hike from Barranco Camp (3960m) 6km for ~3 to 4 hours with an altitude gain of 75m to Karanga Hut (4035m).
Day 7: Hike from Karanga Hut (4035m) 6km for ~3 hours with an altitude gain of 605m to Barafu Hut (4640m).
Day 8: Hike Barafu (4640m) 7km for ~6 to 7 hours with an altitude gain of 1255m to Uhuru Summit (5895m) then descend 18km for ~5 to 6 hours with an altitude loss of 2105m to Millennium Camp (3790m).
Day 9: Descend from Millennium Camp (3790m) 13km for ~5 to 6 hours with an altitude loss of 2160m to Mweka Gate (1630m).
The Crater Camp Supplement is available upon special request. This adds one day to the route and will only be accommodated on a 7 day itinerary (8 days total on the mountain) for safety reasons.
The Western Breach alternative finish is available upon specific request. The sample itinerary listed above will be amended to accommodate.
8 Days
Single: $2,190 USD
Group of 2-3: $2,090 USD per person
Group of 4-5: $1,980 USD per person
Group of 6-7: $1,920 USD per person
Group of 8-9: $1,870 USD per person
Group of 10-12: $1,840 USD per person
9 Days
Single: $2,390 USD
Group of 2-3: $2,310 USD per person
Group of 4-5: $2,300 USD per person
Group of 6-7: $2,250 USD per person
Group of 8-9: $2,210 USD per person
Group of 10-12: $2,195 USD per person