Compare Kilimanjaro’s Northern Circuit route tours & realize a 95% Kilimanjaro summit guarantee when you hike this 9 day Northern Circuit route itinerary. This especially applies if you’re 40+ years of age and have no experience hiking at high altitudes.
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Difficulty:
Low
Distance:
82km/50mi
Duration:
9 Days
Success Rate:
95%
The Northern Circuit route is the longest trail on Kilimanjaro in terms of distance and number of days traveled. This is the only trail that approaches Mt. Kilimanjaro from the north and gives hikers a 360-degree view of the mountain. Trekkers should expect incredible scenery, low traffic and a very high success rate.
If this is your first-time hiking at high elevations (above 3,000m/9,900ft), you should know that the most effective way to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is to properly acclimatize during your hike. Long and gradual routes like the 9-day Northern Circuit route are great for acclimatization systems to be utilized. See, on Kilimanjaro, there are 2 systems that prevent altitude sickness:
- The first method, Pole Pole (Slow-Slow in English), requires you to be on the mountain long enough for your body to acclimate to various altitudes.
- The second method, Trek-High & Sleep-Low, calls for trails to have gradual inclines in order for you to trek to high elevations and sleep at lower altitudes. This method conditions your body to anticipate elevation changes while helping you adjust during your sleep.
Hiking the 9 day Northern Circuit route will give you ample time to adjust to elevation changes and will make for a much better hiking experience. If you’re below 40 years of age, consider hiking the 8-day Lemosho program. The route performs extremely well with hikers that are under 40 years of age.
Highlights From This Long-Distance Trail
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Dietary Food Menus Served On Mount Kilimanjaro
All of your meals on Kilimanjaro are freshly cooked by excellent chefs and served according to your dietary preference.
Meet Your Tanzanian Tour Guide
Oscar (Cheni)
Cheni is technical and has extensive knowledge of Mount Kilimanjaro. He is one of our best lead guides and is well trained to handle emergencies on the mountain.
Safety Trekking Materials & Hiking Equipment
High-Altitude Kits
Medication & Sanitary Treatments
Wraps, Splints & Wound Coverings
Tools & Supplies
Evacuation Protocols On This Walking Tour
Transportation & Meeting Points
Departure Time
10:00 AM
Kilimanjaro National Park Fees
Kilimanjaro National Park fees | |
Conservation Fees | $70/Per Day |
Camping Fees | $50/Per Night |
Rescue Fees | $20/Per Hiker |
Guide and Porter Entrance Fees | $2/Per Supporting Crew |
Forest Entry Fees | $10/Per Hiker |
Forest Vehicle Entry Fees | $20/Per Vehicle |
Forest Support Crew Entry Fees | $1/Per Supporting Crew |
Tourism Value Added Tax (VAT) | 18% |
Retail Value Added Tax (VAT) | 18% |
Total | $1,528.86 |
Compare The Northern Circuit Route’s 9-Day Prices & Package Tours
Open Group Treks
Save Costs Hiking Northern Circuit Route’s 9 Day Tour With A Kilimanjaro Group. Package includes:
$3,147
Private Treks
Get Kilimanjaro Privacy & Flexibility Hiking This 9 Day Northern Circuit Private Tour. Package includes:
$3,770
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Camping Tents At The Mountain’s Campsites
Trekking Map Of The Northern Circuit Route On Kilimanjaro
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