Tour overview
Day-by-day itinerary
Rongai (Nalemoru) Gate to first camp
Register at Rongai (Nalemoru) Gate and trek through montane forest to Simba Camp, the first night's camp on the Rongai route.
Trek to Kikelewa Camp
A trekking day gaining altitude toward Kikelewa Camp, with the guide setting a deliberately slow pace to aid acclimatization.
Trek to Mawenzi Tarn Camp
A trekking day gaining altitude toward Mawenzi Tarn Camp, with the guide setting a deliberately slow pace to aid acclimatization.
Trek to Kibo Hut
A trekking day gaining altitude toward Kibo Hut, with the guide setting a deliberately slow pace to aid acclimatization.
Acclimatization day
A short acclimatization walk to a higher point and back down to sleep at the same camp, following the mountain guide principle of 'climb high, sleep low'.
Summit night & descent to lower camp
Depart around midnight for the summit, reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m) around sunrise, then descending to a lower camp the same day to sleep.
Descent to Rongai (Nalemoru) Gate gate
A final descent through changing vegetation zones back to the park gate, followed by a transfer to Arusha or Moshi for a hot shower and celebration dinner.
Transfer from Kilimanjaro to safari
A rest day in Arusha to recover from the climb before transferring into the safari circuit for the full Northern Circuit.
Safari game drive
A full day of game drives across the full Northern Circuit, a strong contrast to the mountain days just completed.
Safari game drive
A full day of game drives across the full Northern Circuit, a strong contrast to the mountain days just completed.
Safari game drive
A full day of game drives across the full Northern Circuit, a strong contrast to the mountain days just completed.
Safari game drive
A full day of game drives across the full Northern Circuit, a strong contrast to the mountain days just completed.
Safari game drive
A full day of game drives across the full Northern Circuit, a strong contrast to the mountain days just completed.
Tour price
Included
- Private safari vehicle and professional guide
- Park and conservation fees
- Accommodation and meals as described
- Airport or hotel transfers where stated
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional activities not listed
Frequently asked questions
Can this be combined with a safari afterward?
Yes — most climbers add a short Northern Circuit safari or a Zanzibar beach stay afterward for recovery. We can extend this itinerary at either end.
What's included for porters and crew welfare?
We follow the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP) guidelines on maximum carry weight, proper equipment and fair wages for all mountain crew.