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9 days Kilimanjaro climbing Northern circuit route tour package
9-day Kilimanjaro climbing Northern Circuit Route is a challenging and scenic trek that starts at the Londorossi Gate, Mti Mkubwa camp, Shira 1 camp, Moir Hut, Shira Plateau, Buffalo camp, Lava Tower, School Hut, and Uhuru peak and concludes at the Mweka Gate on the northern side of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. This lesser-traveled route offers stunning views of the mountain and its diverse ecosystems, including rainforests, moorlands, and alpine deserts. It provides ample acclimatization time, increasing the chances of a successful summit at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) of Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.

This 9 days Kilimanjaro climbing Northern Circuit Route is one of the scenic and less crowded routes for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. It is known for its longer duration and higher success rates (75%) due to the extended acclimatization period it offers.

Itinerary for the 9-day Kilimanjaro climbing Northern Circuit route: Day 1: Londorossi Gate (2,360m) to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m); Day 2: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m) to Shira 1 Camp (3,610m); Day 3: Shira 1 Camp (3,610m) to Moir Hut (4,200m) via the Shira Plateau; Day 4: Acclimatization day at Moir Hut (4,200m) with optional hikes; Day 5: Moir Hut (4,200m) to Buffalo Camp (4,020m) via the Lava Tower, entering the alpine desert zone; Day 6: Buffalo Camp (4,020m) to Third Cave Camp (3,870m) via the Arrow Glacier; Day 7: Third Cave Camp (3,870m) to School Hut (4,800m) for better acclimatization; Day 8: Summit day! Ascend from School Hut (4,800m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) and descend to Mweka Camp (3,100m); Day 9: Descend from Mweka Camp (3,100m) to Mweka Gate (1,640m) and transfer back to Arusha or Moshi.

Price for 9-days Kilimanjaro climbing Northern Circuit Route is $3100 to $4100 per climber for the maximum and most successful summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, which covers 5895' meters. These tour costs depend on standard services, transport, park fees, and accommodation.

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