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Overview
Overview
The Northern Circuit route is one of the best routes on Kilimanjaro, offering nearly 360 degrees of beautiful scenery including the quiet, rarely visited northern slopes.
As the longest Kilimanjaro Route the Northern Circuit also has the most acclimatization time and the highest summit success rate. Thus, the Northern Circuit route is highly recommended.
The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, beginning with a long drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rainforest to Shira Ridge, before crossing the Shira Plateau. The route then heads north and circles clockwise from Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp to School Hut, before summiting from the east. Descend is made via the Mweka route.
Note that summit day on this path is tougher than other routes due to its longer distance.
What is the Success Rate of Climbing Kilimanjaro on the Northern Circuit Route?
The success rate depends on the number of days you spend on the mountain. Our success rate for 8 day Northern Circuit is about 90-95%. Our success rate for the 9 and 10 day Northern Circuit route is about 95-98%.
Best time to visit: June – October—December, January, February, March