Northern Circuit Clockwise
One of our recommended routes, the Northern Circuit 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 Lemosho, then heads around the north side of Kibo linking up with Rongai route to the summit. Only available in the dry season, it avoids the crowds of the more popular routes. It is certainly the road less traveled. 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.
Itinerary & 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 Lemosho Start Point (2385m) and hike for 5km for ~4 to 5 hours with an altitude gain of 395m to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree Camp – 2780m).
Day 2: Hike from Mti Mkubwa (2780m) 8km for ~6 to 7 hours with an altitude gain of 720m to Shira 1 Camp (3500m).
Day 3: Hike from Shira 1 Camp (3500m) 7km for ~4 to 5 hours with an altitude gain of 400m to Shira 2 Camp (3900m).
Day 4: Hike from Shira 2 Camp (3900m) 5km for ~3 to 4 hours with an altitude gain of 275m to Moir Camp (4175m).
Day 5: Hike from Moir Camp (4175m) 9km for ~7 to 8 hours with an altitude loss of 150m to Pofu Camp (4025m).
Day 6: Hike from Pofu Camp (4025m) 8km for ~6 to 7 hours with an altitude loss of 90m to Third Cave Camp (3935m).
Day 7: Hike from Third Cave Camp (3935m) 6km for ~4 to 5 hours with an altitude again of 815m to Kibo Hut (4750m).
Day 8: From Kibo Hut (4750m) depart early in the morning and hike 9km for ~6 to 8 hours with an altitude gain of 1195m 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 8 day or longer itinerary for safety reasons.
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