Why You Should Select the Northern Circuit Route for Your Kilimanjaro Climb?

Summit on Mt.Kilimanjaro via The Northern Circuit

"Honestly everyone likes it!", to the summit on top of Mount Kilimanjaro is everyone's dream as he or she travel to Tanzania, there are seven Routes from which you have to choose the best. These seven routes are the Northern Circuit Route, Lemosho Route, Machame Route, Marangu route, Rongai Route, Shira route, and Umbwe route. Among all the seven routes, Northern Circuit Route is the newest and longest path to the Kilimanjaro Summit. If you consider climbing safety The Northern Circuit route is the best route to get your body acclimatized as this is the longest route and easier path.

All About The Northern Circuit Route

• The Northern Circuit Route has a success rate of about 95%.
• It takes a minimum of eight (8) days to complete the Kilimanjaro climbing.
• As the northern side of Kilimanjaro, it's more remote as compared to other sides, hence encountering less traffic.
• The Northern Circuit Route is longer than all the other routes on the Kilimanjaro, It approaches the peak from Moshi to the Londorossi gate. From there the Northern Circuit goes along the Lemosho route for the first days, traveling through the Kilimanjaro rainforest below the mountain. And then slowly ascending the Shira Ridge to cross the high Shira Plateau region. After reaching the lava tower you will leave the Lemosho route and continue to follow the Northern Circuit properly.

One can ask "How long does it take to summit Mount Kilimanjaro via the Northern circuit route? Well, the answer is pretty easy, it just takes a minimum of eight (8) days only to complete your Kilimanjaro climbing thought you can decide to add extra days.

Quick Guide of 8 Days Northern Circuit Route Itinerary

1. The first day you will start from the Londorossi gate. Then you will start ascending through the rainforest for about 3 to 4 hours to reach Mkubwa Camp where you will be staying the night.
2. The second day, you will start through the last part of the rainforest till you enter the moorland terrain. The path leads towards Shira Plateau and Shira Camp, where you will rest for the night.
3. The third day, you will go across the Shira Plateau to Shira Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro. From this day, you will experience temperature change. It will be very low with the nights sometimes reducing below freezing.
4. The fourth day, you will be trekking along the high alpine desert. You will climb to the Lava Tower and then back down to the Moir Camp. This is the most important acclimatization day.
5. On the fifth day, the trek begins with a steep inclination as you are heading around Kibo’s north face. Then you will walk through the alpine desert to reach the Pofu Camp, where you will do your night halt.
6. On the sixth day, you will face a lengthy but very rewarding trekking day. You will also spot some Buffaloes here. After crossing the valleys on this trek of five to seven hours and reaching the third Cave, where you will stop for the night.
7. On the seventh day, you exhibit a steady climb over the Saddle which stretches, today you undertake a steady climb over the Saddle which is a stretch of barren land connecting the two peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. You will climb for a few hours to arrive at the School Hut, where you will take a rest.
8. The eighth day, which is your summit day, is the time to dig deep and use all of your determination to reach the Kilimanjaro Summit.